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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 data analysis• 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 decision-making on the potential impacts of diverse design modifications• 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, resulting in substantial annual cost savings• 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, and other rigorous system-wide analyses to ensure manufacturing and assembly readiness• 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 control circuits with LabVIEW to control actuation• 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