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Boulder, Colorado, United States

• Perform system integration and validation of avionics equipment, analyzing aircraft wiring diagrams and installation documentation to ensure proper electrical interfaces and system compatibility across diverse platforms

Longmont, Colorado

• Developed the latest HDD HAMR technology within a diverse, collaborative team (Advanced Research Systems group)
• Oversaw the Design of Experiments (DOEs) owned by the mechanical sub-team, which included firmware and upstream design changes, ensuring effective coordination between design reviews, factory operations, test beds, and.
• Utilized engineering analysis software to conduct comprehensive data analysis packages of hard drive performance metrics and deliver technical briefings to product and engineering leadership, enabling informed.
• Managed detailed failure studies, overseeing both data analysis and lab dispatch, to support product leads in implementing essential corrective measures for reliability improvement and technological advancement
• Supervised numerous bench test operations for the mechanical team by using Python and MATLAB

Longmont, Colorado

• Achieved new advanced developments for Hard Disk Drives (HDD) by collaborating in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Managed collaborative efforts of Design of Experiments and in-house testing using JMP scripts which assisted in further advancing the reliability of the fly height control feedback system
• Performed failure analysis on reliability and customer return failures to facilitate the robustness of our system

Longmount, Colorado

• Developed a solution to center hard-drive disks to ultra-tight tolerances (runout of 0.0003"), optimizing the performance of statically balanced disk drives while eliminating the need for costly counterweights.
• Directed a cross-functional team in crafting a resilient design framework, employing comprehensive Finite Element Analysis (FEA), precise Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) evaluations, stack-up analysis.
• Achieved 1st place among 36 teams at the annual Design Expo

Boulder, Colorado

• Aided in the design, fabrication, and characterization of cutting-edge electrostatic actuators with various actuation modes, pushing the boundaries of soft robotics innovation
• Employed analytical modeling techniques in MATLAB to investigate mechanical performance metrics, pioneered CAD-assisted (NX) heat-sealing methodologies for thermoplastics fabrication, and utilized custom high-voltage.
• Co-authored two publications featured in Advanced Science and Science Robotics, which received recognition from National Geographic
• Fostered a collaborative work environment with extensive coordination and communication among graduate students and advisors

• Responsible for the overall functions of the Bowling Alley back-end machines and equipment
• Report to machine malfunctions, intensive bi-weekly inspections and proper documentation, replacing old electrical and mechanical components

Kent Island Area, Maryland

• Maintained and managed various pools for four summer seasons. Supervised and attended to the needs of local patrons with professionalism and integrity

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: - Engineers Without Borders (EWB-CU Chapter): Peru project - Snowboard Team: Co-Director Videographer for team.

Education record

Activities and Societies: - National Honor Society: 2014-2015 - National Honor Technical Society: 2014-2015 - Lacrosse and Swimming