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Huntington Beach, CA, US

Orange County, CA, US

Austin, Texas, US

• Led Tesla Remote Meter validation, running tests on Modbus comms, power, voltage, current sweeps, and firmware integrity.
• Analyzed power electronics data, including AC characteristics across systems while verifying specification tolerance.
• Recorded and interpreted regression tests for Cybertruck to gateway bi-direction charging release, including solar integration.
• Developed and ran test plan for verifying AFCI arc fault detection firmware in Powerwall and inverter strings across the fleet.

Richmond, CA, US

• Designed new variation of “Follow Box” using USB-C, Ethernet PoE breakout and switch, and GPS antenna utilizing UDP
• Engineered a precision winch system for a SVP Sonar, integrating encoder, tension sensor, and brushless DC motor control
• Led electrical controls production for 8’, 16’, and 22’ WAM-V robots
• QA/QC (python scripts) electrical control systems for all builds, including electronics and PID tuning

Baltimore, Maryland, US

• Expanded Buckley Air Force Base Data Center 80% submission with UPS and Generator System
• Developed sequence of operations for UMBC utility, generator, and switchgear failure
• Verified ladder-logic switchgear operation for Harvard campus' electrical power system

Baltimore, MD, US

• Developed machine-learning Citrix application for Cable management, design, and testing
• Spearheaded 450HP Salt Water Motor Pump and 5kV Power Supply re-design
• Designed various engineering change packages for plant systems, equipment, and components
• Composed audit responses from internal and external NRC, NOS, INPO and DBAI programs

• Varsity rower for Purdue’s prestigious rowing team.
• Rowers provide over 30 hours of community service every semester to Lafayette community
• Devote over 12 hours every week to perfecting my sport

• Taught Sophomore level Electrical Engineering laboratory skills
• Demonstrated MATLAB SCPI commands for oscilloscope, function generator, and DMM
• Counseled students during office hours, online programs, and through demonstration

US

• Provided 100+ hours of community service to church run thrift store in West Lafayette, IN
• Organized, assisted, and set up over 40 road races for Laddie Lawrence Summer Series
• Rowers provide over 30 hours of community service to Lafayette Community every semester

Baltimore, MD, US

• Executed Doble testing for over 40 transformers on the plant
• Organized specs, PMs, and WOs on plant systems for NRC and PJM audits
• Classified SBM switches safety mechanisms for 5 Diesel Generators
• Led NAYGN Public Information chair position

• Trained kids ages 5-15 to sail competitively for the yacht club
• Managed several regattas for both Roton Point and the US Sailing Organization
• Administered waterfront staff and streamlined waterfront activities

West Lafayette, Indiana, US

• Assembled 600lb solar racecar with team of 20 students
• Installed solar panels, wires, battery, and carbon fiber weaved frame
• Designed solar furnace for the doping of solar wafers with phosphorus gas

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Education record