Background
I am a mechanical design engineer who has a B.S. in mechanical engineering and minor in human-computer interaction from Carnegie Mellon University (graduated May 2020). I am an engineer and designer who combines technical engineering and UX/UI expertise to create usable, efficient products. I am a detail-oriented problem solver who enjoys collaborating with passionate individuals in fast-paced environments to invent new and creative solutions. Mechanical design and product design engineering are my main areas of interest as I really enjoy computer-aided design and rapid prototyping.
When I'm not studying, I'm probably surfing, exercising at the gym, going to concerts, doing art, reading, or spending time with friends and family. I’m currently learning French in my free time as well!
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Experience
I design tooling, test processes, work instructions, etc. to determine how to build/test products for Starship. I previously worked on valves for the Raptor engine and batteries for Starship, Dragon and Falcon.
Spacex, Starship Components
Manufacturing Engineer II
july 2020 - present
SharkNinja, Advanced Development Team
Mechanical Design Engineering co-op
August 2019 - December 2019
The first half of my coop was spent working with the Shark Robotics Advanced Development Team developing a new robot vacuum that will release summer 2020. This involved mechanical design using SolidWorks and Creo and creating prototypes via nylon and PLA 3D printing. In addition, I conducted tests to determine the coefficient of friction between the robot and multiple surfaces.
The second half of my coop, I worked on the Shark Advanced Development team focusing on finding solutions to make a more efficient upright vacuum. By conducting air flow rate tests on multiple Shark vacuums, I was able to determine which features were preferable for each vacuum model. Using this information, I used computer-aided design to create fully functioning prototypes.
uber elevate, battery team
mechanical engineering intern
may 2019 - august 2019
I worked closely with the JUMP team on the battery packs for the new JUMP electric bikes and scooters. This involved doing mechanical design, CAD, using SolidWorks to model components and assemblies for current and future projects. In addition, I worked on heat transfer and thermodynamics related topics such as conducting a leak test with the battery enclosures to determine an ideal stabilization time. This involved using a pressure decay test. On a daily basis, I worked with Uber’s manufacturers and suppliers to obtain EVTs and DVTs for our battery packs. In order to obtain important information to make decisions for future battery packs, I conducted user studies involving the JUMP bike and removable battery pack.
Robomechanics laboratory at carnegie mellon university
robotics undergraduate research assistant
september 2018 - May 2019
The Robomechanics Laboratory is led by Dr. Aaron Johnson of the mechanical engineering department at Carnegie Mellon University. I am currently researching with a PhD student to create the mechanical design for a two degrees of freedom mechanical tail for the Minotaur robot. This tail is inspired by a lizard tail because when the foot of the lizard slips when it is running, the tail reestablishes the animal’s center of gravity; thus, this aids in stability.
bluejeans
product design intern
May 2018 - August 2018
BlueJeans is the first cloud-based video conferencing company that provides users with an effective and simple way to communicate with their peers. As a product design intern, I worked with other designers and software engineers to design and prototype interactive functions that were applied to the browser, desktop, IOS or Android applications. I used programs such as Sketch, Principle and Framer. Internally, we communicated using BlueJeans, Jira and Slack.
Integrated Design Innovation group at carnegie mellon University
Mechanical engineering Undergraduate Research Assistant
November 2016 - may 2018
Integrated Design Innovation Group, IDIG, is a mechanical engineering research laboratory at Carnegie Mellon University led by Dr. Jonathan Cagan.
I worked with PhD candidate Dan Clymer, and used neural networks to aid in the visualization of an MRI image of a shoulder. This is done using Keras. In addition, I worked on creating an augmented reality program which allows surgeons to practice their surgeries before actually performing them. Unity and Vuforia were a few of the programs the were used.
My first project was focused on the study of how groups work together on engineering design projects. Deep learning was involved in creating programs for analyzing these team processes. This was done using Anaconda's Scikit Sklearn module.
Oakbio, Inc.
Microbiology intern
March 2015 - August 2016
Oakbio is a microbiology company that transforms natural waste gas from places like cement plants into useful compounds like n-Butanol.
I learned about the Oakbio's goals, sterile technique, quantitative and qualitative aspects of experiments, and the proper use of lab machines and devices. My daily responsibilities included processing samples from experiments, making stock solutions, and maintaining the hydrogen generators.