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Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Developed data pipeline using object-oriented Python & bash scripting to integrate multiple sensor APIs into SCADA software. Led development of a data visualization dashboard w/ Pandas and Panel and deployed it to a web server hosted on a Raspberry Pi, giving stakeholders faster access to test data.Integrated 30 safety-critical sensors into reactor system, leading to early detection of reactor leaks. Wrote wrapper for gas sensor API, assembled sensor PCBs, designed & built sensor enclosures.

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Designed and fabricated testing fixture for measuring impedance of novel RF power transmission devices.Designed PCBs in Altium, assembled SMT boards using tools/jigs I developed, made calibration standards.

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

Accelerated test analytics by automating data processing of endurance test data using R scripting.Improved data visualization by creating a Shiny dashboard with greater data capabilities than existing tool.Used machine learning algorithms to refine bolted joint design tools by improving test data analysis.Performed and documented design validation fault tests on electrified truck refrigerator (Evolve e1000).

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Using and evaluating simulation softwares such as FlexSim, Simio, and Arena to improve process planning.

Designed structure inside fuel/oxidizer tanks for Pursuit rocket.Won 2019 intra-club Cold Gas Thruster Competition by creating a de Laval nozzle using SolidWorks FEA, SolidWorks Flow Simulation, and Microsoft Excel.Created and presented 4 design reviews to competition judges and club’s executive board.

Reno, Nevada

Developed novel supercoiled polymer actuator and co-authored papers accepted to IEEE ICRA 2020, ASME DSCC 2019. (DOI: 10.1109/ICRA40945.2020.9197330)Upscaled heat-treating process, quadrupling throughput by redesigning electronics and physical appartus.Redesigned and assembled electronics for mandrel-wrapping machine, designed and built acrylic enclosure.

Greater Reno Area

Led team of 5 students that successfully designed and built robot’s climbing mechanism in 5 weeks; sole designer for mechanism, first CAD user on team.Diagnosed and repaired robots for our team and competitors at competition.Taught new team members manufacturing and design skills.Wrote two grant proposals and cold-contacted new sponsors that donated machining services and raw materials to the team.

Master Of Science - Ms, Robotics & Controls In Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Education record

24 credits of math, chemistry, neuroscience, and sociology dual enrollment during high school

High School Diploma, Engineering

Activities and Societies: FIRST Robotics Competition, co-founded and led TARC teamThe Davidson Academy is a school located.