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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

• Conduct research on various structures to determine the rigidity and frequencies of the system using various PCB Piezoelectronics Electrodynamic Shakers and SIEMENS Testlab Structures Acquistion software to study.
• Managed team of undergraduate researchers to aid in study of Box Assembly and Removeable Component system to determine how cut width affects the frequencies of the article
• Lead study on Philtec D47 Displacement sensor’s potential integration into 3U CubeSat
• Daily use of 3DExperience Abaqus, created tutorial that guides new hires and experienced employees in use of software
• Lead trainings of new hires and conducted new hire orientations

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

• Used communication skills to accurately and effectively direct visitors around NMSU
• Maintained logs of visitor interactions, condition reports of study rooms, and lost & found catalogue
• Helped and took charge in facilitating various activities around campus
• Made sure visitor's followed safe COVID-19 guidelines around the building
• Completed building walkthroughs to maintain a safe building environment

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

• Designed a mechanism to evaluate multiple small springs simultaneously in order to simulate a real-world environment
• Proficient and daily use of Creo Parametric 4.0 and Creo Parametric 8.0 to design and construct large assemblies and complex parts
• Work closely with vendors and suppliers to find commerical off the shelf parts needed for project applications
• Experience in a laboratory environment, tasked with creating a laboratory plan and report for experimental use

White Sands, New Mexico, United States

• Proficient and daily use of Solidworks to aid in rocket component manufacturing and assembly of including complex assemblies, detailed drawings, and configuration use
• Experience in use and build of NSROC Forward Ogive Recovery System as well as Flight Termination System
• Experience using Lin B395 Shaker and M+P VibPilot Control System Software
• Aided in rocket payload bend, vibration, spin and mass property testing

White Sands, New Mexico, United States

• Member of the NASA Sounding Rockets Operations Contract team at WSMR
• Daily use of Solid Works software to manufacture and design component part files and drawing files
• Experience in a remote-access work environment
• Collaborated with experienced engineers across the US on multiple rocketry projects
• Experience in Synergis ADEPT Storage Software in order to analyze various files
• Designed component to be used in a Spin Deck System and Capacitor Discharge Ignition System

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

• Daily use of Solid Works and Materialise Magics, PrintRite3D Software to manufacture components
• Designed and manufactured SumoBot with Metal AM that competed internationally in China’s RoboRAVE Competition
• Hands-on experience with cable manufacturing and soldering
• Hands-on experience with EOS M290 3D Printer
• Aided in company research and development
• Designed and 3D printed optic stand for research and development

Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

▪ Conducted research into vibrational structures, specifically the Box Assembly with Removable Component (BARC) ▪ Master's Thesis.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: IREC Atomic Aggies, Society of Hispanic Professional EngineersEducation: ▪ Earned a Bachelor of Science Degree.