In my two years in the faculty of physics at LMU, I worked on a nano-satellite project for discrete variable, polarization encoded quantum key distribution. My specific activities included:- measuring the polarization rotation through a specially fabricated wave-guide- assembling micro-polarizer arrays from a dyed polymer film- assisting a Master student with the experimental setup to measure the drift of polarization states in a single mode fiber under vacuum and temperature variation- calibrating polarizers and quarter wave plates and finely adjusting the laser beam for a highly precise measurement of the degree of polarization- tutoring the atomic physics course for Bachelor students and correcting the final exam- setting up the VCSELs (vertical cavity surface emitting lasers onto a printed circuit board, connected by wedge-bonded gold wire, and soldered U.FL connectors - automating the characterization of laser pulse properties, including the optical power, stability, full width half maximum, and signal to noise ratio- constructing a high-vacuum chamber, including a Peltier element and thermistors for precise temperature control, as well as electrical feedthroughs- constructing copper and aluminum components, including the printed circuit board holder, heat sink block, and heat transport mechanism- measuring the optical wavelength and optical power as a function of temperature under vacuum- researching the scientific literature regarding the long-term reliability of lasers in space, the risks of laser operation in space without hermetical packaging, and the risk of electrostatic discharge as a potential cause of failure

Tutored Bachelor students weekly in mechanics, electrodynamics, and thermodynamics and corrected exams.

I teach physics (regular and honors) and environmental science (regular and AP) at Phoenix Military Academy, a selective enrollment high school in Chicago Public Schools.

A high school coach is a drill sergeant, a communicator, an organizer, a mediator, a psychologist, a tone-setter, and most of all, a mentor.

Duties involved troubleshooting a wide variety of technical issues, including those with software, hardware, networking, and malware.

I worked around the entire store (truck unloading, men's department, shoe department, cashier, overnight stocking, and filled-in many other roles) with a great amount of experience in customer service.