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Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States

Analyzed emerging technologies to formulate strategic recommendations to strengthen U.S. long-term competitiveness.Led proposal for a whole-of-nation approach for U.S. advantage in fusion energy, leading to the creation of a Fusion Action Plan.Contributed to Publications: “Mid-Decade Challenges to National Competitiveness” & “Platforms Panel Interim Report”.

Evaluated veteran-led and dual-use technology companies for five-figure pre-Seed through Series A stage investments.Authored thought-leadership content on frontier deep-technologies and their applications in the national security.Analyzed 500+ dual-use tech companies to identify dev trends and critical success factors to be published in late 2021.Initiated.

Executed logistics for the $31M SpaceWERX Orbital Prime initiative for 124 in-space servicing, assembly & manufacturing companies.Presented recommendation to senior DoD officials on partnership, funding, and engagement strategies to improve commercial interactions with the DoD and increase the number of space startups crossing the acquisition valley of.

Identified entry points for major aerospace company to expand into the U.S. milspace ecosystem, conducting market research and interviewing C-suite level executives to identify DoD trends and present findings to senior leadership clients. Performed rigorous analysis on 200+ aerospace startups to recommend potential client partnerships based on the match.

Berkeley, California, United States

Represented the interests of the ROTC/Veteran community at UC Berkeley. Secured $15,000 through various grants for ROTC/Veteran initiatives.

Berkeley, California, United States

Presided over Berkeley Student Government Senate meetings, ensuring that the business of the Senate is conducted. Scheduled guest speakers, ensured that parliamentary procedure is followed, and provided input to campus administrators as an ASUC official. Led reform for the Senate public comment procedures by implementing a written public comment system to.

Berkeley, California, United States

As a junior, led Berkeley’s AFROTC program, coordinating the leadership training of 100 cadets from 21 crosstown schools.Navigated challenges of COVID-19 by implementing program’s first hybrid training by securing an off-site training location, creating robust safety protocols, and reorganizing personnel to conduct weekly virtual and in-person operations.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Co-led product development, strategy, and execution for a cloud-native software application for military intel operations. Set the workflow for 10-member team by writing user stories and prioritizing specific design concepts and product iterations. Developed a product roadmap using Agile methodology through cross-functional collaboration with suite.

Travis Air Force Base

Designed and manufactured aviation and support components using novel 3D printing techniques. Formalized MOUs with emerging AI/ML startups to enhance Air Force strategic data analytic capabilities. Researched VR/AR products that supplemented flight/fuel-crew training for SBIR partnerships to combat Air Force pilot shortages.

Oakland, California

Directed two multi-day conferences in Sacramento, leading 50 student representatives from across CA in the presentation of proposals to the CA State Board of Education and the CA Senate/Assembly Joint Committees on Education. Worked with state senators, assembly members, and the California Secretary of State to pass legislation, promote youth engagement.

Pasadena, California, United States

Created a financial simulation used by a cohort of junior interns that modelled market valuations of aerospace ventures and their responses to market fluctuations.

Pasadena, California

Designed, manufactured, and tested a model spacecraft launched from the JPL MarsYard II, simulating mock flight patterns and trajectories.

Pasadena, California

Conducted research and design for green monopropellant thruster technology for a 6U CubeSat.

Co-directed the crowdfunding/social media campaign that helped to raise $120,000 for our project, including the acquisition of multiple sponsorships from major aerospace corporations.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical Engineering And Computer Science & Business Administration

Activities and Societies: XR@Berkeley, Berkeley Hyperloop, AFROTC, Associated Students of the University of California (Student.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration

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