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Arlington, Virginia, Us

Maintained and improved functionality of the production UAV engine, reducing mass and increasing reliability while having total ownership of the systemLead multiple CDRL efforts as part of the FTUAS Increment 1 and 2 programs, including areas of propulsion and hazard analysis

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Maintained and improved functionality of the production UAV engine, reducing mass and increasing reliability while having total ownership of the systemRedesigned and tested a new crankshaft driveline with an interference fit.Supported flight operations and data review to determine root cause for field failures, and made recommendations on path forwardDesigned a new quick connect wing mechanism with complicated tooling to interface with inconsistent composite parts to ensure consistent manufacturability

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Analyzed and identified material recommendations for PPE based on performance and ecofriendly disposal• Designed and modeled a solar disinfection box that uses UVA/UVB rays to disinfect that is easily made at home• Presented and discussed our findings to a panel of USC professors in a professional style presentation

Aurora, Ontario, Ca

Analyzed and selected a design alternative to the current iteration of their low lock sensor interface design to maintain performance while lowering cost.Benchmarked competitor's transfer case designs with Magna's designs to determine key differencesAnalyzed data on our future product pipeline in order to streamline product line flow

Hawthorne, California, Us

• Assisted a team that was responsible for building and designing cryogenic fluid and structural support systems• Completed and participated in over twenty different fluid and structural projects• Directed and worked with technicians to facilitate the build of a rocket second stage testing stand

Norcross, Ga, Us

• Prototyped a door handle mechanism to facilitate the use of sliding glass doors by millions of elderly and disabled users• Adhered to tight performance and design constraints to within tough hurricane and weather conditions• Gained exposure to the manufacturing and design process under the direction of Kawneer North America• Presented the research, ideation, and creation process in a professional setting while under a strict timeline

• Manufactured and iterated six different designs of transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs) by hand• Compared the effectiveness of each different design in preventing backflow of blood in the aortic heart valve • Observed valve behavior in a hemodynamic heart valve approximation system to determine the most effective design• Results of this research will help extend millions of patients’ lives facing heart disease, specifically aortic valve disease

Created AutoCAD drawing layouts from concept and specification drawings, including chemistry labs, fume hoods, base and wall cabinets, and countertops.

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering