I have always been fascinated with science and physics. While others grew up dreaming of being a pro-football player or a doctor I wanted to be an engineer. This led me to pursue a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and graduate in the Fall of 2022. Throughout my professional and academic journey, I have gained hands-on experience in developing mechanical and mechatronic devices, with a particular emphasis on medical device design.

During my time as a Graduate Research Assistant, I designed and built a custom mobile treadmill for gait rehabilitation training. This involved developing a fully customized hardware and software solution to manage all treadmill functions, including specialized system controls and an intuitive UI to visualize data and manage system settings. Through this process, I honed my skills in integrated software design, prototype fabrication techniques, and medical device design.

In addition to my research work, I was selected to serve as the Chief Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Mechanical Engineering Capstone program, where I managed a team of 7 Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA) responsible for over 250 undergraduate students. I coordinated GTA efforts, ensured quality verification, and managed incident response, resulting in improved design quality and a significant reduction in project failure rates.

Prior to my graduate studies, I worked as a Mechanical Engineer in Training at Harvey's Plumbing and Heating, where I gained experience in designing duct, sanitary sewer, and hydronic systems for residential and commercial projects. I also facilitated coordination between various disciplines in the As-Built environment.

As an intern at ROC wheels, a company that designs wheelchairs for children in developing countries, I was responsible for managing volunteer activities, drafting U.S. Patents, conducting research and development, testing and verifying models, managing inventory, and optimizing product and assembly flow.

I am proficient in multiple CAD packages such as Revit, SolidWorks, and MATLAB, as well as programming languages including C++ and Python. I also have extensive experience in rapid prototyping and design for manufacturing.

During my undergraduate studies, I was a member of the infamous "Kevin's 7", the small group of HVAC 2 students that were selected to design the HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems for the Bozeman Tiny Home Project. This opportunity granted me considerable experience in residential and commercial building codes, energy modeling, and difficulties of projects in the built environment.

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