Virginia Tech B.S. Aerospace Engineering '23Most recently, I worked with the university’s NSI branch, where I conducted collaborative research on the RB1311 telescope, developing automated and remote solutions to estimate and track target positions and velocities via Kalman Filtering. I wrote code in Python to run noisy data through a Kalman filter to predict and estimate state vectors and developed streamlined interfaces for hardware-software integration. A large theme of this experience was performing independent research and developing solutions, along with validation for implementation onto the telescope. I presented my research and contributions at Virginia Tech’s National Security Colloquium, where I conveyed its significance to the branch’s Space Domain Awareness initiatives. Alongside said NSI research, I completed my senior design project, which involved in-depth research and system design to establish a continuous human presence on Mars. I led the water and communication subteams and became familiar with engineering design practices such as risk assessment, value system design, and professional documentation writing. In addition, I designed and created all the concepts of operations for the team. I used concise language and created graphics to convey complex concepts in an easy-to-follow format.I gained hands-on experience when I worked as a construction assistant for a new residential and commercial contracting company. I demonstrated my ability to learn fast and excel efficiently in a rapidly changing environment. I learned to appreciate build plans with complex designs that are effectively conveyed and have taught me how to implement clear details into my own designs as an engineer. Earlier in my college career I worked with Virginia Tech’s Engineering Education Dept. and the National Science Foundation to help develop the ‘Engineering for US All’ curriculum, as I was inspired to get more people involved with the leading edge of progress.