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Urbana-Champaign Area

Graduate Researcher in the Human Dynamics and Controls Lab working on MiaPURE (Modular, Interactive, and Adaptive Personalised Unique Rolling Experience) which seeks to provide a hands free mobility for those that have mobility impairments.

Champaign, Illinois, United States

Mechanical Design 1 Head Teaching Assistant in charge of organizing Lab sections, coordinating lab Teaching assistants, preparing project and lab materials, leading design reviews and grading students on their project work.

Urbana-Champaign Area

Working closely with the student team to both assist and mentor with the system integration of their electrical and mechanical systems through prior experience in FSAE. Also taking on projects in both carbon fiber monocoque manufacturing and vehicle dynamics.

United States

- Oversaw the demand, planning, and implementation of cross-functional design of experiments (DOE’s) for Mechanical, Electrical, Optics, and Process teams to ensure successful module bring-up by observing potential problems with implementation of desired product concepts- Proactively Identified and communicated critical questions with vendors, upper leadership, and engineering teams ensuring proper communication across all involved teams to arrive at effective solutions; Drove module development, schedule efforts, and supported team through system integration and proper allocation management

Cupertino, California, United States

- Defined the process for identifying, eliminating, and replacing environmentally hazardous materials from all testing fixtures for all lines of business through a specific case study. Identified difficulties and recommendations for scaling this process aiding efforts to eliminate these materials while guaranteeing the quality of products- Directly responsible individual for new product testing station for cameras. Developed proper calibration methodology working closely with vendors to ensure tolerance analysis in testing equipment follows design specifications

New York, New York, United States

Successfully led the design, manufacturing, and assembly of all mechanical systems on Columbia’s first formula style electric vehicle as well as design on future iterations. Worked closely with industry professionals and implementing system engineering strategies in order to properly integrate electrical and mechanical systems.Achieved completion of all technical inspections which was only accomplished by about 1/3 of the registered teams at the Formula Electric 2023 competition as well as running the vehicle in dynamics events with this first year vehicle.

New York, United States

Responsible for managing Dynamic subteams and working with each subteam lead to ensure deadlines are met and engineering design is cohesive across subteams. Also directs the CAD design, in-shop machining, and manufacturing of dynamics components for Internal Combustion and Electrical vehicles.

Direct the CAD design and in-shop machining and manufacturing of steering parts for Internal Combustion and Electrical vehicles. Assembles completed parts with fellow members in pit crew for dynamics, controls, and steering.

Manage organization, dissemination of information with regards to all team events, and assist the VP Internal and President with documentation and trip planning

New York, New York, United States

Researches and documents multiple speed-reducing gearboxes in order to find the best fit for the wearable hand robot to assist stroke patients in utilizing their handsDesigned and created a compact locking mechanism with a quick release for cable tensioning device on the wearable robot; Co-Authored a paper on the results and findings of the testing for this device

Massachusetts, United States

Testing Development Engineering Intern under Quality team working closely with metal and carbon fiber composite 3D printers. Focused on designing, creating, and implementing testing strategies and quality checks for over 7 Million dollars worth of 3D printing technology and materials immediately and over 40 million dollars projected this year alone. Also working closely with the advanced manufacturing team to develop smart packaging automation and solutions.

Connecticut, United States

Summer intern in the ship systems department working in the Hydraulics Group. Providing engineering support on calculations made for ship system development,system designs and creating system design improvements. Assisting on specification development and ensuring specification compliance.

Full STEAM Ahead (Fall 2020) - Educated and instructed a group of 15 students from Spain in STEAM topics through workshops and office hours in order to produce interactive projects and activities.Afterschool-Tastic (Spring 2020) - Educated and led a class of an after school program for students aged 9-14 which centered around learning new things and building a community outside of school. Every two weeks I designed or co-designed exciting and interactive lessons students could choose to participate in. Some of the lessons I created included an intro to robotics, how to use CAD, and even a session on different types of animation!

Processed customer transactions and provided customer service while simultaneously promoting credit card applications and customer surveys effectively.

Miami, Florida

Crafted and coordinated an enriching STEM Curriculum for K-12 students full of engaging lessons and projects while also tending to needs within the facility

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Engineering

MITES (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science) Summer Program Socially and intellectually challenging six-week rigorous program.

High School Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, FIRST Robotics, VEX Robotics, Engineering Club, Tri-M Music Honor Society