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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Developed mechanical systems related to Amazon Picking Challenge.
• Designed novel mechanically intelligent solution as a side project. This project gained traction and became my full time assignment.
• Managed new project direction, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Exceeded management expectations. Multiple internal labs expressed interest in continuing the project after the conclusion of my internship.

Cambrige, MA

• Collaborated with Massachusetts Hospital to develop novel sensing garment.
• Led design of textile based temperature sensor to detect hypothermia.
• Designed, performed, documented tests to determine sensor reliability.

Cambridge, MA

• Led design and fabrication of educational soft robotic kits including soft robotic gripper and pneumatic muscle activated biomimetic arm.
• Redesigned kits resulting in 90% reduction in fabrication time and 60% reduction in cost of equipment and materials as compared to previous models.
• Performed user testing with high school students producing 93% success rate for kit completion.

Greater Boston Area

• Independently designed and fabricated four modular fingers for the Reflex product line using SOLIDWORKS.
• Focused on optimizing capabilities in pinch grips, extended narrow reach scenarios, and adaptability.
• Designed PCB board for Reflex1 hand.
• Developed technical documentation for ease of manufacture.
• Expanded non-ROS support for future Reflex products.

Hamilton, New Jersey

• Improved software for GN&C Tester subsystems including Reaction Wheel Assembly (RWA), Earth Sensor Assembly (ESA) Target, and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU).
• Developed user interfaces for GN&C Tester, Hall Current Thruster (HCT) Gimbal Simulator, and IMU.
• Conducted initial research; prototyped future software product.
• Drafted and updated user manuals for GN&C Tester and its subsystems.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Designed first working prototype of one of company’s future products.
• Improved drone banner attachment, reducing production cost by 60 percent and enhancing customer experience.
• Trained both customers and new employees in drone operation protocol; provided technical customer support.
• Updated technical documentation.

Hamilton, NJ

• Researched and prototyped Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Manager in LabVIEW.
• Detailed SNMP requirement specifications; presented findings/recommendations on encrypted SNMP implications.