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Sterling, Virginia, United States

Implementing a robot-first approach to assembly and disassembly in order to recover and reuse valuable components from electronics.

Elkridge, Maryland, United States

• Design and develop custom solutions for industrial automation and robotics o Design mechatronic assemblies using 3D modeling with consideration for reliability, usability, and SWAP (size, weight, power) reduction in accordance with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)o Improve robotic systems for leading supply chain customers such as Amazon, UPS, FedEx, and DHLo Detail and publish 2D mechanical drawings for manufacturing of components and custom assemblies• Design electrical panels for control and power of industrial machines to UL508a standardso Spec electrical equipment for proper and safe operation of high and low voltage systemso Detail and publish 2D electrical panel drawings and schematics for assembly and wiring• Construct and support the technical improvement of an innovative robotics solution for inventory management with industry-leading throughput and density – “Stacked Tote Automated Conveyance Cube (STACC)”o Support marketing of product to industry; support Requests for Information (RFI) from industry• Conducted design reviews with clients and delivered technical drawing packages, one-line diagrams, and cable schedules to align with functional and performance requirements

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

- Functioning as primary mechanical engineer in the Division of Technology Implementation for the development and maturation of various autonomous vehicle and connected infrastructure technologieso Adapting advanced computing hardware and state of the art sensor technologies for use in the transportation sectoro Developing and outfitting vehicles with automation packages and innovative custom mechatronic human machine interfaces from prototype to manufacturable designo Assisting with the progress of unique autonomous navigation solutions utilizing machine vision, sensor fusion, and advanced communication techniques

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

- Performed extensive research and examination of state of the art patent applications - Utilized intellectual property law in technical writing as well as oral negotiations with attorneys- Received an accelerated promotion for exceptional performance within first year

- Assisted in the race preparation of the team’s starting production stock ‘99 Honda Civic EX- Installed an improved engine management system (P28 w/ Hondata s300; AEM wideband)- Tuned fuel and ignition tables for improved performance, conducted on VTTI Smart Roads- Successfully completed 12 hour endurance race at Virginia International Raceway placing 36/52

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

10-20 hours per week during school

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

- Developed and pitched designs for an eco-friendly, cellular operated, disposable tracking sensor - Designed and prototyped a quick-release fixture for the company’s latest tracking sensor- Tested and helped to refine software for the company’s headliner security tracking tag

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

- Lead a small team to develop an experimental setup that would allow Digital Image Correlation observation of a tire contact patch under various road like conditions to measure real time stress- Designed and built a vacuum and brush system that would automatically clean the simulated road surface of a linear friction tester, digitally controlled and pneumatically operated- Reviewed and summarized research papers concerning tire contact patch and ground interaction

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

- Designed and assembled stereo boom camera mounts for a hexcopter guidance drone- 3D printed parts for a medical support fixed wing drone- Assisted in the refinement, delivery, and support of an herbicide dispersal hexcopter drone

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

- Designed and built a bike powered washing machine for Malawian hospitals- Designed and built a portable, low cost, cervical exam table for medical clinics in Peru

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Assisted defense acquisition for PEO IWS 2.0 Above Water Sensors Directorate- Supported the testing and evaluation of various US Navy radar and electronic warfare systems- Evaluated and reviewed test plans and test results, ensuring design requirements were met- Prepared and briefed technical papers and presentations to colleagues and the government- Implemented SharePoint software and developed Excel tools to streamline business practices

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

- Assisted the implementation of custom electrical systems in a hybrid Chevrolet Camaro- Designed and revised electrical schematics and routing models

Richmond, Virginia, United States

- Helped perform maintenance, installations, and repairs on Bell and Sikorsky helicopters - Piloted Robinson R22, R44, and Bell 206 aircraft- Performed various duties for pipeline, power line, fire, and private charter contracts- Created and delivered contract progress reports to clients