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ABOUT ME

Hands-on and detail-oriented mechanical engineer with four years of experience designing and iterating robotic prototypes and engaging with factories for DFM. Has strong rapid prototyping knowledge. Always looking for ways to take creative initiative. Loves to build.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

  • Rapid prototyping

  • CAD SolidWorks

  • Mechanical design

  • 3D printing

STRENGTHS

  • Doer attitude

  • Team motivator

  • Strategic thinker

  • Learning mindset

EMPLOYMENT

Labrador Systems (Robotics Startup) - Mechanical Engineer - January 2020 to October 2023

  • Spearheaded the detailed mechanical product requirements and helped guide the product development lifecycle.

  • Given a safety-first mindset, documented the safety requirements and failure modes. Designed 15 test plans and built assembly fixtures to iterate the design and improve user safety.

  • Led the DFM robot communication with a US-based factory for 18 months.

  • Ensured functionality and presented the product in media videos and at eight shows (including three CESs).

Labrador Systems (Robotics Startup) - Junior Mechanical Engineer - October 2019 to December 2020

  • Iteratively designed in ten months a works-like-looks-like robot with ten functional sub-assemblies and 800+ parts using SolidWorks 3D CAD, 2D drawings GD&T, and team ideation.

  • Personally prototyped and built six robots using 3D printing, machine shop tools, and part purchasing.

  • Interfaced with builders and vendors to order parts that were silicone molded, CNCd, and welded.

  • Ensured prototype reliability in pilot studies through recurrent servicing and documentation.

Prehensile Technologies - Engineering Intern - Summer 2018

  • Designed, manufactured, wired, debugged, and assembled prototype robotic over-bed table in nine weeks.

  • Became extremely proficient in product purchasing, SolidWorks, G-Code, CNC operation, and debugging.

  • Helped pitch a fully functional prototype to the management team of a major medical device company.

Geotech Environmental Equipment - Engineering Intern - Summer 2017

  • Completed R&D projects involving laying composite materials and silicone rubber molding and casting.

  • Created SolidWorks parts and drawings for use in production and applied QR/QC on the production floor.

MAJOR PROJECTS

Senior Design Project for CANVAS Technology - Team Facilitator - Fall 2018 to Spring 2019

  • Spearheaded the molding of a urethane airless tire for adding suspension to the CANVAS autonomous cart.

  • Analyzed systems using SolidWorks FEA, hand calculations, MatLab code, and a custom testing apparatus.

Sparkfun Autonomous Car Competition - Team Lead - Fall 2017

  • Created and led a student team to build a person carrying kart that runs autonomously in only seven weeks.

  • fHelped construct welded steel frame, geared drivetrain, two front wheeled steering system, and more.

Parking Assist Project - Fall 2016

  • Engineered a system for drivers to park easily with sound and a display indicating distance away from cars.

  • Used code on a micro-Arduino interfacing with ultrasonic modules, LCD display, RGB LEDs, and buzzer.

ORGANIZATIONS

Mines Alumni Board - At Large Director - 2021 onward          

  • Works to strengthen the student-to-alumni transition by creating ways for students and alumni to interact more.

  • Produced a video of young alumni for all Mines first years to see in their introductory class (CSM101).

Los Angeles Robotics Network - Founder and Organizer - 2020 to 2023          

  • Started a Meetup and pivoted to a LinkedIn group for LA robotics professionals and aspiring professionals.

  • Hosted and organized tens of events for the community to mingle and network.

Student Government - Freshman Rep, Vice President, Board of Trustees Student Representative - 2015 to 2019          

  • Saved students $200,000+ in fees, added summer public transportation, and led positive change on campus.

  • Elected to the Board of Trustees for two consecutive years and advised the Trustees on student matters.

  • Appointed a member to the Alumni Association Board of Directors for several meetings.

Maker Society - Programming Manager, Club President, Senior Advisor - 2016 to 2019

  • Leader in team that manages all college makerspaces, and inspired the idea that anyone can make anything.

  • Other Maker Society Projects: Workshops, BlasterBlaster.

Mines Robotics - Treasurer, Vice President, Team Lead - 2015 to 2018

AWARDS/HONORS

Colorado School of Mines

  • The Outstanding Graduating Senior in Mechanical Engineering Department

  • The Outstanding Student Service Award

  • Alumnus of the Future Award

St. George's School of Montreal

Updated February 13th, 2024