About Me
5th year student at Rochester Institute of Technology, working towards a BS & MS in Electrical Engineering with a Robotics option, as well as a minor in Mechanical Engineering. Currently on track to complete both degrees by 2023. Specific interests in Aerospace, Rocketry, Circuit Design, Avionics Systems, Robotics, AI/ML, and Space Exploration.
EDUCATION
Completed
Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors - Oswego High School
Currently Pursuing
BS Electrical Engineering - Rochester Institute of Technology
MS Electrical Engineering - Rochester Institute of Technology
Mechanical Engineering Minor - Rochester Institute of Technology
ASL Immersion - Rochester Institute of Technology
SKILLS
DESIGN
- CAD in Autodesk Fusion 360
- PCB design in Altium
- Low level power system design
- From schematic capture through ordering assembled boards
- PCB manufacturing in FlatCAM
- Circuit simulation in LTSpice
- High power rocket design in OpenRocket
- 3d-print slicing in Cura/Flashprint
- Vector graphic design in Inkscape
- Solid Python background
PROGRAMMING
- C
- C++
- Embedded C
- Python
- Numpy
- Pandas
- PyQT6
- PyTorch
- Matplotlib
- ROS/ROS 2
- Markdown
- MATLAB
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
- Tripoli L2 High Power Rocket Certified
- Amateur Radio Technician’s License
SOFT SKILLS
- Leadership experience
- Self-motivated
- Willing to learn
OTHER SKILLS
- Familiarity with both Linux and Windows operating systems
- Hand soldering capability down to SMD level
- Experience in rapid prototyping
- Laser cutting
- FDM 3D printing
- Limited machining experience
WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
SpaceX
Avionics Build Engineering Intern
Starbase, TX
(May 2023 - August 2023)
- Supported avionics production through process improvements & providing manufacturability feedback to design teams
- Developed software tools in Python to support production team
RIT Launch Initiative
President
Rochester, NY
(May 2021 - May 2022)
- Oversaw all aspects of collegiate rocketry engineering team, including administrative tasks & project team guidance
- Worked with team leads, college administration, & corporate sponsors to further the team’s mission & promote growth
Technical Lead
Rochester, NY
(August 2019 - May 2021)
- Led multiple technical rocketry teams as part of the Space Race program
- Taught inexperienced rocketry engineers fundamentals of high power rocketry & guided them towards success
Avionics Engineer
Rochester, NY
(August 2018 - Present)
- Developed power module for a backplane flight computer in Altium, supported from design through implementation
- Configuration/integration of COTS avionics systems
Collins Aerospace
Software Engineering Intern
Binghamton, NY
(June 2020 - August 2020)
- Automated tedious processes by designing Python error code analysis scripts
- Modernized helicopter flight simulator software by updating batch file installer program to Python
Renesas Electronics America
Field Applications Engineering Intern
Hauppauge, NY
(May 2021 - August 2021)
- Designed, manufactured, and documented projects demonstrating competitive qualities of company products
The Construct - RIT Makerspace
Lab Manager
Rochester, NY
(August 2019 - May 2023)
- Taught students proper use of machinery, manufacturing processes, and practical applications of engineering principles
- Monitored Makerspace for safe and effective use of tools and equipment
RoboCamp@RIT
Camp Counselor
Rochester, NY
(Summer 2022)
- Taught K-12 campers basics of Robotics & App Design through block-based coding & hands on experience
- Facilitated student discovery and exploration of STEAM principles in a summer camp environment
AWARDS/RECOGNITION
- RIT Honors Program member
GPA: 3.89/4.00