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Boulder, Co, Us

Boulder, Co, Us

Boulder, Colorado, United States

• Project consultant and support: operate service desk to provide expertise and guidance for students at all levels at CU, as they work through CAD designing, FDM 3D printing, laser cutting, machining, and testing. • Utilize proficiency to teach student workshops on the following subjects: -Sketches, solid models/parts, assemblies, creating & reading accurate technical drawings in OnShape. -3D Printing with Prusa MK4 FDM Printers and 3DPrinterOS cloud print… Show more • Project consultant and support: operate service desk to provide expertise and guidance for students at all levels at CU, as they work through CAD designing, FDM 3D printing, laser cutting, machining, and testing. • Utilize proficiency to teach student workshops on the following subjects: -Sketches, solid models/parts, assemblies, creating & reading accurate technical drawings in OnShape. -3D Printing with Prusa MK4 FDM Printers and 3DPrinterOS cloud print management system.• Proficient in electronic troubleshooting and repair on manufacturing equipment. Our maintenance processes and student print support have led to an overall print success rate of 95%. • Operate LaunchPoint customer service desk; built human relations, as well as verbal and written communication skills to direct students to resources throughout the building and assist with software and equipment Show less

Boulder, Colorado, United States

• Collaborated with interns and full-time staff to design new student workspaces from the ground up, with both form and function in mind. Used metal and woodworking skills in the process of constructing these new workspaces. • Assisted in renovation of 3D printer infrastructure, doubling capacity and switching to a cloud-based print management system. Enabled over 50,000 hours of student print time and 16,000 individual prints since launching in September 2023.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Boulder, Colorado, United States

• Brought parts from Systems Design Review concept to full CAD design in Preliminary Design Review • Readjusted rack positioning to allow for driver clearance as specified by FSAE Regulations; performed steering geometry calculations to account for this. • Carried out hand calculations and Rigid Body Dynamic Simulation for load/stress validation, and used FEA to optimize parts and cut weight by 2%. • Designed parts to be easily manufacturable (D4M)

Longmont, Colorado, United States

• Fabricated engine & vehicle electronics mounts, steel frame components, and chain guards. Assisted in frame welding and car’s mechanical assembly, and gained experience with Carbon Fiber shaping. • Team placed 20th overall out of 121 in Formula SAE’s competition at Michigan International Speedway, May 2023. Event highlights: 15th in straight-line acceleration, 1/37 teams to finish endurance event, & 6th best fuel efficiency.

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

• Trained and certified as lead operator of Tempesto, Apollo’s Chariot, Pantheon roller coasters; monitored ride machinery & sensor systems. • Led, supervised, and supported diverse teams of 3 to 12 ride operators to ensure safe and efficient throughput.• Worked alongside park maintenance teams to troubleshoot mechanical and software faults on amusement rides. • Gained familiarity with ASTM ride machinery regulation/standards and park’s Standard Operating Procedures documents… Show more • Trained and certified as lead operator of Tempesto, Apollo’s Chariot, Pantheon roller coasters; monitored ride machinery & sensor systems. • Led, supervised, and supported diverse teams of 3 to 12 ride operators to ensure safe and efficient throughput.• Worked alongside park maintenance teams to troubleshoot mechanical and software faults on amusement rides. • Gained familiarity with ASTM ride machinery regulation/standards and park’s Standard Operating Procedures documents (SOPs). • Learned from and worked with park creative staff, operators, and ride engineering teams as part of internship seminars & project. Show less

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

• Adapted electric race car throttle pedal to use a rotary potentiometer system.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Built educational skills through leading groups of 4-15 students aged 6-15 in STEM camps.• Taught introductory Java, as well as block coding software to program LEGO Mindstorms and VEX IQ Robots.• Students completed their first robotics challenges, using gear ratios to create racing robots, navigating obstacle courses using sensors, and creating a sumo battle bot.

Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States

Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States

Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Whitetail Resort

Ranson, West Virginia, United States

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 3.369

Activities and Societies: Engineering Honors Program, Buffs Racing Formula SAE, CU Hiking Club Dean's List: Fall 2021 & Fall 2023

Mechanical Engineering Study Abroad, Spring 2024, 3.32

Activities and Societies: UCD Formula Student EV Team, Mountaineering Club

High School Diploma, 4.08

Activities and Societies: SJS Makers and Robotics Team, FabLab Club, JV Soccer & Tennis Cum Laude Society High Honors (3.67+ GPA), All.