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Santa Clara, California, United States

Santa Clara, California

• Task Automation and Post-Processing scripts for Optical Tracking MSA (Python, Bash, AHK)• Task Automation for Kinematic Calibration and Post-Processing for Arm kinematics (Python, Linux)• Fixtures for HFHF fault injection testing using HiL (Solidworks)• Tool Manipulator testing scripts, fixture HW/SW troubleshooting, and control-loop tuning (Python, Linux, Solidworks, motion-control SW)

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

• Worked with clients at Oceaneering Inc. to develop innovative and cost-effective tether management solution• Designed, fabricated, and programmed Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) to follow Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) subsea position at a fixed radius using waypoint following navigation protocol (activeNAV) with built-in redundancy (passiveNAV) to retain tether slack with minimal risk (C++ for Arduino, Python for IP/TCP networking)• Created testing procedures and fixtures, planned and conducted tests to measure forces metrics and system interfacing• Presented on progress regularly with clients, and used feedback to address requirement validation• Won ASME award for Best Project Presentation on Design Day

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

• Host office hours, grade assignments, and tutor individual students as needed.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Updated layout and overall design for new iteration of the JHU ROV • Oversee design and fabrication of mechanical systems and integration/layout of external and internal mechanical/electronic components • Thruster Modification and testing, Chassis redesign, housing redesign• Researched and procured the most cost-effective vendors for components

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Assisted team using HoloLens augmented reality technology to create more effective in vivo catheter placement procedure• Designed transparent, fluid-filled enclosure prototype to be used in experimental models testing HoloLens technology in ventriculostomy (Solidworks, CT Scanning, Mill+Lathe)

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Assisted the JHU team in their work with the NASA Goddard Center and external academic partners in developing refueling and maintenance procedure for orbiting satellites that are not readily serviceable - OSAM-1 initiative• Designed and fabricated end-effector tool (for testbed UR10) capable of cutting a profile into the multi-layer insulation covering the fuel hatch (for remote mockup)• Enhanced teleoperation accuracy by redesigning mounting apparatus and coupler using Finite Element Analysis to minimize vibration created by rotary cutting tool in the robot end-effector (Solidworks FEA)• Attended Academic-Partners Meeting at the NASA Goddard Center where my contributions were formally presented

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Worked collaboratively in a team to create remote control plane used in national collegiate competition• Led a team of 8 undergraduate students in designing, fabricating, and laser-cutting components of RC plane prototype including the fuselage, nose, wing, tail, empennage, and landing gear mechanism using SolidWorks and CREO Parametric• Compiled all components into finalized assembly and drawing files to be included in the drawing package for the design report

• Designed rotary compressor proof of concepts using CREO Parametric • Used Creo Optimization package to maximize motor efficiency

Master Of Science - Ms, Robotics - Perception And Cognitive Systems (3.92/4)

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering (3.43/4)

Activities and Societies: JHU Math Lab at John Rurah (tutor for refugee and immigrant youth), JHU Interfaith Center Building Manager.

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