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Newark, California, United States

San Diego State University

• Implemented Root Cause Corrective Action after part failures on vehicle
• Lead Brakes, Ergonomics, Chassis, and Drivetrain systems
• Assessed flaws in previous vehicle’s braking system then determined root cause of failure and developed design improvements to correct motion ratio geometry in brake pedal
• Determined areas within subsystems that required improvements, such as cockpit space for template test and bending differential mount, based on data collected from previous vehicle
• Assigned projects to team members and oversaw completion while providing guidance
• Manufactured chassis using manual methods to notch chassis tubes and welded chromoly chassis using GTAW techniques

San Diego, California, United States

• Created SolidWorks assembly and drawings for onboard validator testing equipment
• Conducted release of ECOs for validator equipment and designed antenna mounting bracket
• Prototyped components using plastic 3d printing to test fit and user reach and accessibility assessment
• Provided CAD librarian support to reduce overall file size and updated documentation of SolidWorks components

Livermore, California, United States

• Assembled flight model monopropellant thruster and loaded catalyst bed
• Developed testing procedures, requirements, parts list, and rig for valve testing
• Designed assembly tooling for thruster final assembly and testing using SolidWorks for design and drawing creation
• Created SolidWorks model for propellant tank vibration test fixture and analysis for fixture
• Designed manifold for valve and used SolidWorks for pressure analysis

• Lead team by running meetings, assigning tasks, setting up and managing team google drive, slack channel, and trello board
• Focused on team management and workforce sections of proposal that identified a NASA pain point and a solution for it
• Identified potential risks involved with implementing proposed technology as well as solutions for such risks
• Reviewed and graded NASA proposals as part of review panel

Greater San Diego Area

• Lead Engineering Interns by training, assigning tasks, and providing guidance in accomplishing projects
• Participated in Root Cause Corrective Analysis (RCCA) and Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA)
• Reduced number of operations and improved operation procedures on F-35 program that reduced overall costs and manufacture time as well as reduced number of nonconformances
• Created tracker for nonconforming parts to find trends in the frequency of nonconforming features and learn where to more effectively allocate resources to tackle problems
• Analyzed discrepant parts, dispositioned nonconforming material reports, and prepared rework/repair procedures and customer submittal documents

Physics

Activities and Societies: SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers), MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement)

Certificate, Machinist Technology

Fixture Tooling Setup and Operation of Milling Machines Setup and Operation of Lathes Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming Machine.

Associate'S Degree, Physics