About Me
Hello! I’m an aspiring mechanical engineer studying at Virginia Tech. I’m passionate about innovation and design, and I’m currently working towards turning my ideas into tangible solutions.
Outside of the lab and classroom, you’ll find me on the fencing strip. I love the strategy and precision that fencing demands, it’s the perfect balance to my technical studies. Whether I’m crafting a new prototype or perfecting my parry and riposte, I’m always driven by a commitment to excellence and a love for problem-solving.
Education:
Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA)
Degrees:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (GPA: 3.74; Dean’s List: 2024 – Present)
Expected Graduation: May 2028
Engineering Experience:
Innovative Manufacturing Solutions Engineered Products (IMS EP)
Internship
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May 2025 – Aug 2025
- Developed standardized work instructions and automated documentation with Excel macros, reducing preparation time.
- Applied Lean manufacturing methods to improve assembly efficiency by 20% and woodshop output by 12%.
- Designed and fabricated fixtures and sheet metal parts in SolidWorks/CREO; created fabrication drawings.
- Collaborated daily with engineers and operators/technicians, while gaining exposure to Hoshin practices.
- Utilized an ERP system (Epicor Vantage) to coordinate with suppliers, track materials, and support cost-effective sourcing.
- Worked directly with domestic and international clients to understand specifications, provide design solutions, and ensure product requirements were met.
Design Team, Battery Operated Land Transport (BOLT)
Mechanical Engineer
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Feb 2025 – Present
- Designed a casing to house multiple battery cells, ensuring secure placement and integration within the motorcycle’s structure to enhance performance and reliability.
- Contributing to the development of all-electric motorcycles designed to compete in the AHRMA eMotoRacing series.
Design Team, MachWorks
Mechanical Engineer – Structures Subteam
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Feb 2025 – Present
- Specialized in the design and implementation of systems that ensure the safe recovery and structural integrity of a supersonic aircraft.
- Utilized Fusion to design a housing space for multiple parachutes, integrating it between two bulkheads to optimize space utilization and functionality.
- Engineered and implemented designs for a housing bay dedicated to the landing gear system, including mechanisms for activation and release during critical phases of flight.
NASA L’SPACE – Mission Concept Academy
Lead Mechanical Engineer
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Jan 2025 – May 2025
- Virtual NASA workforce preparation academy dedicated to teaching space mission concept formulation through science, engineering, programmatic, and teaming skills
- Demonstrated knowledge by following the NASA mission life cycle, up to submission of a Preliminary Design Review,
for a robotic space mission. - Attended and engaged in weekly lectures taught by NASA scientists, engineers, and managers
- Led the development of the mission’s mechanical goals, objectives, and top-level success criteria. Demonstrated by
developing a science traceability matrix and completing payload selection. - Interfaced with the science subteams to develop an accurate CAD model that allows for the interfacing of the science payload with other subsystems for the fulfillment of science objectives.
The Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC)
Virginia Tech Undergraduate Research
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Sep 2024 – Present
- Designing bio-inspired technology utilizing echolocation to identify sound origins.
- Using Raspberry Pi/Arduino and Fusion 360 to control ear tendons for optimized sound detection
Design Team, Virginia Tech Competitive Robotics Organization (VT CRO)
Mechanical Engineer
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Sep 2024 – Aug 2025
- Collaborating with a team to develop a fully automated 3D printing system.
- Designing a gantry-based pick-and-place mechanism for transporting plates using OnShape CAD.
Galipatia Engineering Living Learning Community
Member
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Aug 2024 – May 2025
VEX Robotics Club
Founder
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Aug 2022 – Jun 2024
- Raised over $10,000 in funding by applying for grants and reaching out to businesses.
- Organized daily meetings, building the club to 20+ active members through effective leadership and communication.
Leadership and Clubs
Virginia Tech Fencing Team
Board Member
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Aug 2024 – Present
- Led a diverse team of 50+ by organizing practices, developing strategies, and fostering a cohesive, supportive environment, enhancing my leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Odor Armor Inc.
Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer
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Aug 2023 – May 2024
- Conducted lab work to develop a solidifying solution that evaporates at room temperature to eliminate odors.
- Designed an adjustable, interchangeable vessel using Fusion 360 and 3D printers for optimal scent dispersion.
- Worked collaboratively on an in-school Incubator team of four, with community professionals as mentors, to develop a product and present a marketing plan to potential investors in an entrepreneur competition.
Northbrook Park District
Athletic Attendant and Referee
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Sep 2021 – May 2024
- Part-time employment providing guidance to soccer coaches and parents by ensuring games run according to schedule, setting up and taking down equipment for soccer games, and troubleshooting.
Glenbrook High School Fencing Team
Team Captain
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Aug 2020 – Jun 2024
- Awards: Most Improved (2021), Nationals and Junior Olympics (2023, 2024)