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Richardson, Texas, United States

- Apply engineering theory, circuit analysis, and root cause analysis methods to isolate sources of failure in PCBAs and complex electromechanical assemblies- Define experiments to validate theory of failure- Identify and lead implementation of corrective actions with process engineering and quality teams- Interpret manufacturing test logs and measurements to isolate contributing factors driving production defects- Utilize standard test equipment to characterize device, component, and material performance, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, microscopes, thermal imaging, gauges, calipers, xray, etc.- Self-manage daily and long-term activities to meet program objectives with minimal management guidance, including prioritizing activities and leading outcomes of junior engineers- Express technical concepts in verbal and written forms to peers and management

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

• Supported 61 customer engineering teams across 4 market sectors (renewable energy, enterprise, communications equipment, power delivery) by leading virtual discussions, providing component crosses, delivering product roadmap updates, facilitating debug, and conducting schematic reviews• Developed PCB designs for continuous glucose monitor and ultrasound reference design, contributing to a total of $48M in new business opportunities• Tore down 4 products from team focus-areas to identify architecture and key components• Designed and characterized subsystems such as PWM DAC, audio amplifier, and DC/DC converter• Delivered training on Altium Designer to 20 interns and new college graduates

Greater Philadelphia Area

▪ Provided IT support to the Penn Engineering community through walk-ins, phone calls, and email▪ Instructed users in WIFI access on personal devices, 2-Step authentication, and AV equipment loans▪ Facilitated maintenance of 5 computer labs’ equipment and environmental conditions

Greater Philadelphia Area

▪ Designed PCBA to control interface-less oscilloscope for 8 PhD students, thereby eliminatingunnecessary setup time and repetitive control scripts by using Raspberry Pi and Python▪ Investigated interface design to capture functionality and usability of 36 individual buttons and knobs▪ Began preliminary design investigations for a 4-channel neural recorder to be used in songbird studies

Orlando, Florida, United States

▪ Achieved 85% sign-up rate for store rewards card while processing dozens of daily transactions

Greater Philadelphia Area

▪ Revised design of peripheral battery management system (BMS) PCB to interface with voltage sensingharness, thereby eliminating dozens of hours required to connect BMS to 576 batteries (72S8P)▪ Communicated with PCB manufacturer to answer logistics, design, and process questions related toassembly of 24 flexible circuit boards for use in 12 battery modules▪ Reviewed designs of 10 custom PCBs in small team, fixing over 100 errors and making improvements▪ Manufactured composite aerodynamics package alongside mechanical engineering students and assembled electromechanical subsystems such as 4-wheel-drive powertrain modules and dashboard

▪ Implemented inverse kinematic control on Arduino-based Stewart platform to allow precise positions▪ Improved functionality and serviceability of drive electronics through part substitutes and connectors▪ Discussed mechanical limitations of platform with engineers for manufacturing of final structure