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San Francisco, Ca, Us

Partnering with firefighters to support better emergency response by optimizing the stationary robot payload using Solidworks, Cura, and 3D printers. Improving design and locomotion capabilities of the mobile robot primarily through experimentation and programming in Python/C++.

Berkeley, California, United States

Collaborated with the Berkeley autonomous race car (BARC) team to use Python for the design of control systems.Designed, implemented, tuned, and simulated a cascaded quadcopter controller in C++ code that won best in class for smooth take-off and landing.Programmed and simulated an adaptive MPC controller for a two-wheeled mobile robot using Python.

-Disassembled and created detailed 3D models of a B&D Li2000 screwdriver using Creo Parametric. -Conceptualized, modeled, built, and tested a truss bridge, including extensive coding in MATLAB.

Taught and supported students through the process of making their design ideas become reality. Extensive project work on the drill press, lathe, mill, CNC machines, laser cutters, and other basic shop tools.

East Bay

-Managed, trained, and inspired over 30 staff members throughout the summer. -Thoughtfully interviewed over 50 candidates pre-summer to build a diverse and enthusiastic staff aged 17- 50. -Engineered all aspects of camp to ensure the best possible experience for over 850 campers ages 4-14 and their families.

Yosemite National Park

-Delivered trainings for 30 educators on leadership models and feedback strategies. -Presented at four different conferences on growth mindset and diversity and inclusion.-Collaborated to write, implement, and revise curriculum weekly, tailoring it to diverse student populations.

Yosemite National Park

-Ensured safety and enjoyment of programming, by developing and maintaining strong partnerships with the Park Service, Aramark, and school teachers and parents.-Led a calm, effective response for all emergencies and events that occurred during program, including a dangerous rockfall.

-Inspired students and staff to be innovators through team building initiatives and weekly educational themed stories.-Led students and staff in the Galileo Innovation Approach: Mindset: visionary, courageous, collaborative, determined and reflective Knowledge: concepts and facts, historical context, skills, audience and environment Process: identify goals, generate ideas, design, create, test, evaluate, redesign and share

Alaska To Argentina

-Bicycled 18,311 miles, traversed 14 countries, and reached elevations of 20,144ft, overcoming numerous challenges and obtaining a level of self mastery that inspired a passion for human-centered design. -Designed, created, and rigorously tested original bicycle components that were cost-effective and met the extreme demands of cross-country travel.

Angelus Oaks, Ca

-Managed and motivated groups of up to 30 staff members and 200 students per week.-Collaborated with other administrators and instructors to constantly improve program.-Designed and taught continuing education in-services structured to help staff succeed.-Multitasked daily, coordinating instructor and student support with office work and projects.

Honesdale, Pa

-Coordinated and led outdoor adventure trips for students in the Adirondack Mountains.-Mentored Counselors in Training (CITs) through challenging and reflective canoe trips.-Strategized ways to improve camp programming.

Angelus Oaks, Ca

-Taught interactive educational activities and lessons to groups of students while complying with California school state standards.-Enthused students to take on challenges that encouraged both personal and academic growth.-Reached the highest possible instructor level (7.3) through dedicated self-improvement.

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Post Baccalaureate Studies, Mechanical Engineering

Post Baccalaureate Studies, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology And Asian Studies

Chinese Language And Culture

Chinese Language

High School

Activities and Societies: Habitat for Humanity Beekeeping