PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN - GIGAVAC
September 2018 - Present
Design a test bench to measure reaction forces applied on a fuse
Quantify changing relationship between current and magnetic force
Obtain and analyze data to verify prototypes achieve company standards
Communicate with engineering design team to ensure all needs are achieved
RESEARCH ASSISTANT - HAWKES GROUP UCSB
April 2018 - Present
• Research methods to increase vertical jump height and horizontal glide distance
• Analyze material strength-to-weight ratio to maximize efficiency
• Develop mechanism to transition from ballistic phase to gliding phase
• Innovate methods to determine drag and lift forces on a glider
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN - ICRCO
June 2018 - August 2018
• Implemented corrective techniques to improve radiographic image quality
• Fabricated a low profile deionizer mount for production machinery to increase output numbers
• Assisted in prototyping and designing hardware for nondestructive radiology equipment
• Reduced overall cost of production through repurposing mechanical parts
PROJECTS
Portfolio of Work
CLIMATE CONTROLLED FRUIT RIPENING CONTAINER
Fruit in No Time
• Investigated methods to control ripening of fruits using ethylene
• Programmed an Arduino interface to simplify user experience
• Integrated parts created through additive manufacturing and laser cutting processes
PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE
A True Heating Solution
• Converted a drill press into a plastic injection molding machine
• Designed and implemented a control system for thermocouple and heating block
• Calculated amount of thermal expansion and ensured tolerances agreed
DANCING ROBOT
In Conjunction with Girls Inc.
• Developed CAD model in SolidWorks and programmed commands with Arduino
• Integrated circuitry and applied system analysis to ensure proper execution
• Collaborated with 4 team members to optimize servo motor controlled features
• Received 2nd place award out of 20 teams
GALLERY
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A gallery of pictures for the projects I have completed in the past - additional angles to provide more intricate details
