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San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California

Designed FPGA functionality for tactical radio RF signal processing for specialized waveforms.Wrote VHDL and running simulations in ModelSim and Vivado.

Claremont, California

Created a neural network to localize radio frequency signal origin and environment mapping using GPS, IMU, LiDAR, compass, and altimeter drone data collection. Led a team of five students using Pytorch to train the model and test performance.

Chantilly, Virginia

FPGA design for high frequency software defined radio signal processing for use on satellites. Developed filtering and analysis techniques in Verilog and integrated within Python pre and post processing.

Claremont, California

Designed a novel simultaneous localization and mapping algorithm for autonomous driving. Wrote C++ software for Simultaneous Localization and Mapping with a team of six students. Autonomously covered the mowing area for a lawnmower using state estimation and path optimization.

City Of Industry, California

Complete redesign of a ceramics manufacturing facility floorplan using value stream mapping and gemba kaizen.$740,000 in estimated annual savings from reduced floorspace and forktruck usage.

Irwindale, California

Streamlining of a supplement packaging line using lean manufacturing principles and single-piece flow.Won first place in the regional IISE paper competition and third in the national competition.$1.2 million in estimated annual savings from reduced labor costs and inventory.

Claremont, California

Informing the student body of important developments on campus.Reporting on coronavirus announcements, campus infrastructure, and political on-campus speakers.

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Forensics research intern using chemical engineering techniques to analyze automobile paint composition and the chemical effects of weathering.Lab testing using mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, and FTIR spectroscopy.

Washington D.C.

Helped high school students review over the summer with one-on-one mentorship.

Bethesda, Maryland

"Insulin Sensitivity and Pancreatic β-Cell Function in Patients with Primary Aldosteronism.”Published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society and poster presented at NIH Summer Poster Day.Trained in clinical diabetes research, journal club discussion, patient screening, and data analysis.

Washington D.C.

Taught swimming during summer camp and performed lifeguard duties.Certified in Lifeguarding and Water Safety, CPR/AED, and First Aid.

Bachelor Of Science, Engineering

Activities and Societies: MARC Rocketry Club, machine shop, rugby team, and Honor Board Chair

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Vex Robotics Captain, Editor-in-Chief of the St. Albans News, Chess Team Captain, Math Team Captain, Varsity.