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Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Responsible for the development of all mechanical systems on autonomous Formula SAE racecars. Overseeing subteam of engineers through design, manufacturing, and integration of powered steering, pneumatic and hydraulic emergency braking, LiDAR vision and sensor mounting solutions, and in-car computer

• Designed, 3D modeled, & manufactured LiDAR mount for autonomous vehicle vision.• Conducted FEA and structural mechanics hand calculations for design validation. Held preliminary and critical design reviews.• Manufactured carbon fiber mounting plates, metal inserts with the lathe, and designed for external supplier sheet metal bending.• Designed and 3D printed PCB enclosures with removeable lids. Designed and modeled energetics device tray packaging. Assisted with various aerodynamic and driver interface carbon fiber layups.

• Characterized torque delta of next-gen pacemaker and catheter delivery system to inform implantation procedure and contributed to greater clinician confidence during cardiac surgery.• Designed test based on Voice of Customer interviews, developed and conducted torque characterization test method, wrote MATLAB script for video analysis of device motion.• Designed & fabricated 13 fixtures applied in broader device bench testing for reproducibility & reliability.• Owned full project process including ideation, design, testing, and data analysis.

Mounds View, Minnesota, United States

• Designed and 3D-modeled test fixtures for the mechanical and electrical testing of PCBs and battery electrical connectors within insertable cardiac monitors (ICM).• Developed written test methods, conducted Instron compression and resistivity testing, and began Optical Character Recognition (OCR) data analysis. • Contributed testing to reduce next-gen ICM form factor and complications.• Developed mechanical reliability fatigue testing test methods for next-gen instrument

• Led a team of 35+ students in designing, building, and programming a 125 lb robot in 6 weeks, committing 40+ hours per week during the school year.• Facilitated collaboration among sub-teams, brainstorming/design/build sessions, and ensured deadlines were met. Organized daily practices and competition logistics. • Established new outreach and impact sub team, focusing on underprivileged community engagement and STEM education. Partnered with Neill Elementary and CPY to teach weekly robotics projects, hosted State Fair booth, and led CAD and build workshops for 5-8th graders.• Led scouting and strategy subteam. Created new system through Tableau to optimize data collection and organization. Collaborated with teams across the nation in making strategic competition decisions.• Selected as one of 2 regional Dean's List Finalists for leadership, technical expertise, and professionalism; flown out to World Championships in Houston for award.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Designed a low-cost full body sensor suit with incorporated haptic feedback to provide lower income athletes with simulated training. Captured human motion and teleoperated bipedal robot.• Conducted 400+ hours of research over the summer at the Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines laboratory.• Further applications in physical therapy and range of motion testing.• Wrote research paper and published in school journal.Awards: 3M Science Applied to Life Award, 3M Display Materials & Systems Award, MN Academy of Science Top 5% Gold Grand Award

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Designed and developed a novel behavioral maze with incorporated sensors to study the effect of thirst on risk-taking behavior in real time.• Conducted 350 hours of research over the summer at the Biosensing and Biorobotics laboratory. • Utilized real-time cortical imaging and machine learning.Awards: Presidential Engineering and Technology Award, DuPont Water Solutions Award, Society for Science and the Public Award

Waseca, Minnesota, United States

• Analyzed biogas data from agricultural waste digesters through Microsoft Excel• Collaborated with research scientists across MN and Denmark

Mechanical Engineering, Additional Major In Robotics

Activities and Societies: • Formula SAE Carnegie Mellon Racing • WoMEn in Mechanical Engineering Exec BoardHonors: Dean's List (Fall 2023.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: • FIRST Robotics Team Captain ('23) • Class President (‘22) • K-12 Student Body Vice President (‘23) • Swim Team.