- Led a subteam of 6 members in the comprehensive design of a cooling and dirt removal system for a scale tunnel boring machine competing in the “Not-A-Boring” competition hosted by Elon Musk’s Boring Company- Researched and applied real-world industry designs, ensuring the optimization of cooling and dirt removal systems- Communicated directly with professionals in industry to gain additional experience- Conducted calculations to determine necessary specifications of the cooling to system to to maintain system operation while meeting strict packaging and weight constraints- Simulated fluid flow using Solidworks Fluid Simulation to determine piping constraints and water injection requirements- Integrated designed cooling and dirt removal systems into the system level design- Designed mechanisms to remove and store excavated soil and rock, using an innovative system that merged both subsystems for streamlined operation

- Delivered accurate estimations for both mechanical and fluid systems in multiple large-scale, high-budget projects- Contributed to the estimation process for sizable projects, including a 600,000 square foot life-sciences campus, a San Francisco State University student housing project, and a redesign of the Mission Bay School- Unique design features included variable refrigerant flow systems and CO2 chillers- Captured all critical values in an efficient manner and to analyze professional construction plans for estimation- Gained valuable hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of the construction industry, enhancing skills in estimation and preconstruction management.