Baja SAE, Chassis and Manufacturing Engineer(August 2025 - May 2026)

• Designed, fabricated, and competed a single-seat all-terrain sporting vehicle within 9-month project timeline.
• Designed chassis for off-road performance within regulations of 130-page rulebook; ex. accommodated 5th percentile female to 95th percentile male drivers, minimum driver 3" clearance around entire rollcage, and protective clearance and finger protection around driveshaft, axles, and exhaust.
• Designed packaging for drivetrain, suspension, and controls components within chassis.
• Utilized SolidWorks 3D sketches, reference geometry, global dimensions, and FEA simulations.
• Created manufacturing reports and presentations for client and director reviews.
• Managed manufacturing schedule for 15-person team and 8-week manufacturing timeline for 150+ machined components. Organized schedule to allow sufficient time for assembly and testing.
• Reviewed, approved, and organized all drawings for 300+ page drawing package. Maintained revision control.
• Coped and bent chassis tubes; fixtured and TIG welded tubes to drawing specifications; passed welding and driver clearance inspections.

Research Technician, Granular Flow Lab at University of Colorado Boulder(January 2025 - Present)

• Designed, manufactured, and assembled projects for rheology experiments, including a 3x3x3m T-slot frame to mount 150kg motor above experiment. Design was approved by a structural engineer.
• Collaborated closely with engineering firm (Dynapec, Salt Lake City) on design requirements and specifications for rotating turn table.
• Streamlined design for manufacturability and cost reduction of photoelastic-particle casting mold.
• Produced 1m-diameter silicone gaskets for large rheometer experiment.

Machine Shop Assistant, Mechanical Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder(September 2024 - January 2025)

• Taught students basic machining processes including lathes, mills, bandsaws, presses, and tool selection.
• Instructed manufacturing and assembly of air-powered wobbler engines for class projects.

Quality Control Intern, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Denver(June 2024 - August 2024)

• Created detailed documentation for quality control processes, improving testing efficiency.
• Designed and standardized procedures for torque, tensile strength, and hardness testing.
• Shadowed engineers on design and quality control procedures. Focused on relationship development with engineers and machinists.

Personal Project(August 2026 - December 2026)

Design and build hardtail mountain bike frame

• Designed xc-style hardtail mountain bike for cross country, trail, and touring riding styles.
• Fabricated and welded thin-wall tubes using facilities and equipment available to students at CU.
• Collaborated with industry experts and custom frame builders throughout design cycle.