• Mechanical specialist on engineering design team, working on converting a 1997 (internal combustion) Jeep TJ into an electric vehicle• Relectric is an initiative dedicated to researching, developing and lowering the cost of electric car technology

Selected to participate in the QICSI program, featuring an MBA-style boot camp and multi-disciplinary entrepreneurial team approach to develop a start-up company.Served as engineering lead for Whee!Bike, which aimed to create an e-bike powered solution to improve mobility and quality of life for wheelchair users.• Collaborated with cross-functional team members on primary research with potential users of new transportation solution and define market needs and key product considerations.• Analyzed and transformed research findings into design parameters and requirements for initial design.• Designed vehicle frame in Solidworks (CAD software) to complete model for initial prototype fabrication.• Co-authored and presented business pitches to various investors and industry leaders, resulting in seed funding to support prototyping