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San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Responsibilities include setting vehicle level requirements and overseeing the technical development of the 2024-2025 race car.

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

As suspension lead, it is my responsibility to lead a team of five through suspension development for the 23-24 season. This includes personally working on and overseeing: kinematic analysis, detailed design, implementation of electronically controlled semi-active suspension, on and off car testing, and manufacturing of dozens of custom parts.

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

As the Brakes Lead for Cal Poly Racing’s Baja SAE team, it was my job to develop a reliable, robust, and lightweight braking system for the 23-24 season. This meant designing custom brake rotors, hubs, and pedals, and packaging all these parts into the vehicle. To design these parts I performed various tests such as determining how much force the driver can apply to the pedal. Once accurate load conditions were determined from testing I was able to utilize Fusion 360 to model parts and Ansys FEA and hand-calcs to ensure my designs would hold up while in use.Additionally, to ensure the braking system met the needs of the car, I performed various vehicle dynamics calculations to determine reasonable-sized calipers and master cylinders. This allows the driver to ideal braking without adding large amounts of extra weight.To make these parts, I utilized Cal Poly's waterjet to cut rotors and then surface them on the grinder. The hubs were manufactured in Cal Poly's machine shop on a CNC mill, as were the brake and gas pedals. Finally, to ensure the system met my initial requirements, I performed on-car and bench testing. I applied 450 lbs to the brake pedal in a bench test to ensure it could withstand max driver input. We performed dozens of brake checks across multiple surface conditions with different amounts of brake bias to validate that we could lock our wheels. This guaranteed the system is capable of producing enough braking force for the races we compete in, and closed the design loop.

As a member of Cal Poly Racing's Baja team, I manufactured dozens of parts on manual mills and lathes. This included many suspension control arms as well as a-arm components. I also manufactured powertrain components such as the fore prop shaft which required tolerances of less than 0.001 in. A larger part was the "clamshell guard" which was a complex aluminum weldment, featuring 5 different mill parts.

As a shop tech, it is my responsibility to assist students that enter the shop with class, club, and personal projects. This requires technical proficiency in a variety of manufacturing methods including operation of mills, lathes, and woodworking tools as well as welding, water-jetting, laser cutting, and 3D printing. A hugely important aspect of this role is customer service and helping contribute to an inclusive work environment for students in the shops.

Fremont, California, United States

Model Y Manufacturing Engineering - Dimensional | Body in White | UnderbodyProjects include:- Analyzing CMM data to determine root causes of body fitment and alignment issues - Adjusting BIW tooling to improve locational accuracy of important points - Designing tooling reworks to improve longevity of fixtures, reliability of tooling, and locational accuracy of body panels. - Creating engineering drawings for parts to be made at internal and external machine shops

Campbell, California, United States

As an intern at Vision Products, I designed numerous parts including fixtures for manufacturing, assembly, and calibration. I gained valuable experience in PLM, CAD, and manufacturing.

San Luis Obispo County, California, United States

As a technician for Cal Poly’s Gene Haas Material Removal Lab, I guide students with their machining projects and assist with shop maintenance. During labs I give students tips while they operate manual lathes and CNC mills, such as choosing correct feeds and speeds, and how to correctly fixture parts for accurate machining. I also help them ensure they are operating the CNC machines correctly and safely.

San Mateo, California, United States

As a courtesy clerk at Piazza's Fine Foods, I played an integral role in providing exceptional customer service and ensuring a smooth shopping experience for patrons. I took pride in efficiently bagging groceries, maintaining a clean and organized checkout area, and assisting customers with a friendly demeanor.Some key responsibilities were:- Efficient Bagging- Customer Assistance- Cleanliness and Sanitation