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Boston, MA, US

Boston, MA

Boston, MA

• Conducted engaging and informative lab sessions, clarifying complex concepts and facilitating a hands-on learning experience for a group of 100+ students
• Provided expertise in the C programming language, assisting students with coding assignments, debugging, and problem-solving
• Demonstrated strong communication skills in helping students grasp complex data structures and algorithms
• Assisted in the evaluation and grading of student coursework, offering constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement

Wilmington, MA

• Showcased substantial cost reduction in an aerial robotics product by demonstrating ability to transition to COTS hardware
• Enhanced computer vision capabilities on new hardware by implementing a state-of-the-art tracking algorithm
• Refactored network communication protocol, improving architectural design and allowing for porting of multiple large C++ applications to new distributed hardware environment
• Acquired experience in CI/CD, optimizing code integration, automated testing, and deployment pipelines for efficient, reliable software delivery in a Linux environment

Andover, MA

• Led the quality assurance process to identify and prevent component failures before they reached the customer
• Created and maintained detailed assembly documents used by technicians during the manufacturing process
• Troubleshot problems as they arose on the floor, including failed PCBs, non-functional assemblies, and issues with testing and calibration fixtures
• Designed various parts and test fixtures to solve and prevent issues found both on the manufacturing floor and the aircraft

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

• Designed modular conveyor platform to be used in robotic assembly lines and machining processes. New design saved approximately €1,000 per conveyor and used half as many machined parts.
• Developed an automotive test setup that replicated the force of a vehicle driving over a test specimen
• Gained experience with design for manufacturing of CNC machined parts as well as sheet metal parts

Greater Boston Area

• Designed new battery pack for next generation autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to meet size, weight, cost, and energy density requirements. Created all associated parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Drafted drawings used throughout the development process to the ASME Y14.5-2009 GD&T Standard, from prototyping through final production. Assisted in creation of drawing package for new vehicle.
• Created testing process to evaluate corrosion on steering pump motors. Designed and executed a molding process to prevent the observed corrosion.
• Supported a team of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers in integrating various subsystem designs into a full vehicle design
• Coordinated with suppliers and manufacturers, gained experience with design for 3D printing and CNC Machining

Stratford, Connecticut

• Designed propulsion related systems using CATIA including engines, HVAC and fire detection
• Evaluated Manufacturing Engineer Requests to diagnose potential problems and collaborated with other engineers to generate design solutions
• Created Advance Change Notices and Engineering Changes (ECs) to implement design changes on the aircraft
• Wrote engineering instructions and engineering orders for testing purposes
• Used CATIA to create assemblies from existing designs and new models to be used for kinematic analysis, stack ups and space determination
• Created and modified engineering drawings using CATIA, CADRA, and Mylar’s for implementation on aircraft

Burlington, MA

• Personally redefined settings for dispense tester, changed all accompanying SOP’s and test specifications
• Developed a new design for the syrup cup that led to better Overall Equipment Efficiency, set specification limits for the new cup
• Studied performance of valve lid weld and snap feature strength between syrup cup injection molding machines
• Completed a study of the polypropylene syrup cup peelable weld flatness and parallelism
• Ran several quality insurance and specification determination tests using different testing equipment such as the MOCON Lipkke burst tester, dispense tester, Instron tensile tester etc. and wrote associated reports
• Firsthand experience in Design of Experiments, quality control and the six sigma process

Fairfield, CT

Master Of Science - Ms, Computer Science, 4.00/4.00 Gpa

Concentration in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.75/4.00 Gpa

Activities and Societies: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Entrepreneurship.

Study Abroad Exchange Program, Mechanical Engineering

Classes included Thermodynamics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science and Economics.

High School

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Assets Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club