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Raleigh, NC, US

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Leads failure analysis and reliability testing on semiconductor-based thermoelectric cooling devices commonly used in laser, automotive LiDAR, and cold chain fulfillment applications. Designs and executes reliability test plans and subsequent failure analyses to identify and mitigate potential failure modes. Ensures that thermoelectric platforms meet and.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Managed and conducted a full-service gear and material test lab including: experiment design and prioritization, design and operation of test machines, and data collection, validation, analysis, and presentation. Tested and analyzed the properties of speciality alloy steels and more than 15 polymeric materials. Processed gathered data using Excel, R.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Worked under Dr. Tori Miller as an undergraduate research lab assistant. Trained on hot mounting and sample preparation, including polishing, and use of low speed saw. Assisted with projects on recrystallization of nickel and magnesium superalloys using SEM imaging and EDS/EDX analysis techniques. Lead experiments on eutectic gallium indium liquid.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Responsible for the safety and well-being of roughly 1300 residents over three years. Facilitated 4 unplanned building evacuations of 164 to 644 residents each in less than 4 minutes in compliance with NCSU fire drill procedures. Submitted 26 duty logs per semester on time and completed time sensitive paperwork for 160 room inspections and closings..

Kinston, NC

Designed stormwater control system for municipal government using AutoCAD and ArcGIS in addition to on-site project surveying and decision making. Executed significant on-the-job learning in a discipline/subject with no prior background knowledge or experience. Made several design refinements and iterations to maximize efficiency and efficacy in accordance.