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Niskayuna, New York, United States

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Researched, designed, and 3D-printed a custom sensor housing in SOLIDWORKS for paradise flying snakes• Predicted snake body undulation patterns with ~60% accuracy from a single IMU using machine learning via a Temporal Convolutional Network (TCN) and verified the results with overhead camera data• Co-authored and submitted a research paper to ICRA 2021—completed the literature review, introduction, methods, and discussion sections as well as performed the final review and edits to the document

Kaysville, Utah, United States

• Researched and developed a pressure-based wristband device to measure pulse while ensuring the applied force during measurement does not exceed 0.1 lb• Designed a circuit board with 30+ components in KiCAD to optimize the feedback resistance, voltage reference, and setup of the amplifying circuit for the pulse measurement device• Created calibration device for pressure sensors in SOLIDWORKS and 3D-printed it on a Form 3 SLA printer to determine calibration curves for 6 different feedback resistors

Provo, Utah Area

• Co-authored and published a research paper on findings regarding quaternion math for origami modeling applications• Presented research regarding zipper tube and heart stent mechanism modifications and their potential applications at 4 different research conferences• Documented a process for constructing an origami Christmas Tree using a modified version of the waterbomb pattern

Provo

• Facilitated conceptual understanding of multi-domain modeling of electromechanical and fluid/mechanical systems for over 100 students• Reinforced student understanding of how to derive equations of motion and create both linear and nonlinear simulations in MATLAB• Provided weekly updates to the professor regarding system dynamics concepts that students struggle with

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Prevented engine oil data loss for 193 locomotives so that defects can be autonomously applied to avert engine failures which each cost $250,000 to fix• Learned basic SQL programming skills and collaborated with four different companies to resolve data entry issues with the oil sampling reports, resulting in a 10% increase in reporting accuracy• Updated the locomotive oil sampling documentation which was subsequently sent to 62 different locations across the BNSF network for training purposes—helped increase oil sampling compliance from 55% to 70% over two months

Centerville, Ut

• Installed more than 1500 feet of ductwork and piping to provide the correct volume of air for each system• Assisted in the replacement of over 20 furnaces, condenser units, and/or mini-split systems

Provo, Utah

Master Of Science - Ms, Robotcs, 4.00

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering, 3.80