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United States

La Jolla, San Diego, California, United States

In Professor Hidalgo-Gonzalez’s REAM Lab:- Researching capacity factor (CF) data for wind & solar plants in USA Western Interconnect using NREL’s Renewable Energy Potential (reV) model- Integrating CF data from reV into SWITCH, running new power grid capacity expansion models, & comparing with previous models - Using data to inform Extreme Weather Modeling.

Berlin, Germany

Research intern focused on data analysis & modeling of projects including hydrogen sulfide concentration in groundwater, soil moisture with AI urban flooding model and radar applications, and green-blue infrastructure in the Civil Engineering Urban Water Management Lab at TU Berlin. 1 of 320 out of 2,358 applicants (13% acceptance rate) to receive a €3.8k.

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

• As Refrigeration Structures & Insulation Technology Co-op:
• Lead Inventor on 2 patents filed with GE Appliances; Ideated, prototyped, and tested new laundry device in team of 5 to generate new IP; presented design to company business leaders
• Designed, tested, and implemented new production line foaming nozzles for refrigerator drawers; reduced production scrap costs
• Operated as Project Lead for 3+ refrigeration projects (BCRs and PPAPs); ensured CIB Processes were executed on schedule
• Performed quality control on and compared performance between multiple suppliers' insulator panels; found key insights for assembly process improvementAs Professional Development Co-op Committee Co-Chair:
• Planned, marketed, coordinated, executed, and worked with C-suite level business leaders to organize professional events for 150+ GE Appliances' co-ops throughout the Fall rotation (workshops, networking events.

La Jolla, San Diego, California, United States

• Created and analyzed CuO and ZnO nanoparticle-enzyme solutions in application to improving pollutant dye biodegradation in water treatment plants
• Researched and presented biweekly literature reviews and data on biocatalysis with nanoparticles project to principal investigator, professors, and lead researchers in Dr. Olivia Graeve's Laboratory

La Jolla, San Diego, California, United States

• Created, organized, & led weekly precalculus lessons for 30+ undergraduate students to review lecture content and practice applying their knowledge in highly participative, collaborative learning environments
• Developed valuable leadership skills (DEI, mentoring, & communication) in biweekly interpersonal skill workshops

Livermore, California, United States

• World’s first electric autonomous tractor
• Spearheaded design of parts in SolidWorks, increased parts’ serviceability & reduced production headcount cost by 33%
• Coordinated cross-functional team: supplier, manufacturing, & quality teams to release parts on schedule
• Performed testing & root cause analysis enabling revisions on 5+ critical subassemblies & 15+ parts including smart roof & high-voltage battery
• Ensured designs complied with IP standards by writing detailed work instructions & overseeing testing processes

Fullerton, California, United States

• Organized math lessons for and taught students K-12 in curriculums from kindergarten to Pre-Calculus
• Managed the location website, client learning goals, and maintained electronic records for ~100 students
• During COVID-19, managed the transition to online instruction and implemented new operational procedures including training 6 instructors and creating informational tutorials for clients logging on to the online.
• Serviced 40+ clients and 7+ staff members in navigating the online classroom as IT support

San Diego, California, United States

• In a team, designed, prototyped, and fabricated a functional prosthetic arm prototype using workshop tools
• Wired circuitry that controls the movement of fingers through linear actuators using Arduinos
• Modeled in Fusion360 to design the components and 3D printed parts using Cura and MakerBot

Dr. Vilupanur Ravi's Chemical And Materials Engineering Research Lab

• Designed and researched tribometer prototypes for Dr. Ravi’s Materials Engineering Research Lab
• Modeled designs in SolidWorks with feedback from professor and researchers
• Facilitated group assignments for team of 3, documented progress, and conducted literature reviews

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering, Senior

Activities and Societies: Engineers for a Sustainable World (Advisor, prev. Co-President), Society of Women Engineers, Society of Asian.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Engineering, Alumni

Activities and Societies: Water Polo, National Honors Society, Robotics Club (FIRST Team 3952)GPA in Top 10% of graduating class Troy Tech.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Digital Communication And Media/Multimedia, 12

Took college-level courses in Digital Media Production (Image, Video, Audio) Learned how to use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere.

Communication And Media Studies, 11

Took a college-level course on Communication 100: Public Speaking for college credit Learned how to articulate an argument and effectively.