Between notebooks filled with inventions, converting my room into a workshop, and stacks of random parts waiting to be used, studying to become an engineer was inevitable for me. Throughout my education career my motto has been, "If I can dream it, I want to be able to build it." This shows through with the development of programming, machining, and engineering skills.One dream of mine was the perfect lighting system for my workshop (bedroom). Nothing off the shelf provided the solution for me, so I opted to do the research necessary to build my own. To do so, I purchased an Arduino, LED strip, and miscellaneous electronics. With little knowledge on how these parts work late nights were spent learning how to code and digging through wiring diagrams online. This past summer I finally made a large step forward with no errors in the code; however, four years later, the final product has still not arrived as constant improvements are being made. I believe this project has displayed strong persistence and an always learning attitude.Today, I spend a large chunk of my time assisting fellow students with their engineering projects. These projects require a large range of skills consisting of machining, CNC programming, welding, and more. To help the students of the future, I have developed several training documents outlining the standard operating procedures for several types of machines.Wrapping up my degree this upcoming spring leaves me looking for a full time position as a Mechanical Engineer. I desire a position which allows the application of hands-on skills on a regular basis.