Hello!

I'm a Mechanical Engineering student studying at Virginia Tech. I focus on Computer Aided Design and am interested in seeing how design and manufacturing work together in industry. I love to combine mechanics and design.

Education

Lloyd C. Bird High School, Governor’s Academy for Engineering Studies - Graduated June 2020

Advanced Studies High School Diploma | GPA: 4.44

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Expected Graduation: May 2024

Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering and Robotics and Mechatronics | GPA: 3.32

Skills

CAD: SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360

Software: Microsoft Office, Windows, MATLAB, Exposure to Java

Machinery: 3D Printer, Laser Cutter, CNC, Lathe, Welding, Most Hand and Table Machinery

Clubs and Organizations

Triangle Fraternity - 2021-Current

Engineering and STEM major related fraternity focusing on developing a network of STEM students while giving back to the community

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America Troop 2860 - 2014-2020

Serve as an Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and teach a 3 week long leadership course for scouts in the troop. My Eagle project consisted of building a stone pathway for my high school from the teacher's parking lot to avoid traffic around the drop-off loop

FIRST Robotics Team 346 - 2014-2020

Develop CAD models for different mechanisms of the robot and design the climbing mechanism for the robot

President, National Art Honor Society - 2018-2020

Lead monthly meetings, assist in fundraising, and help in designing and painting murals for the school

Team Captain, Varsity Swim Team - 2019-2020

Assist in leading swim practices and during swim meets for high school swim team

Student Leadership Board - 2018-2020

Plan and organize events for the school’s students and faculty throughout the year

National Honor Society - 2018-2020

Assist in planning and execution of community and Chesterfield County Public Schools events

Research and Design Teams

Structures Team Lead, Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEPVT) 2021-Current

Responsible for leading the structures sub-team in the research and manufacturing of electrically propelled boat to compete in the annual PEP competition hosted by the American Society of Naval Engineers

Bio-Inspired Sciences and Technology Research 2022-Current

Research in the mechanical design aspects of creating a robotic representation of a bat using sonar


For more information on the design team and research I have been a part of go the Research/Design Team Section under Projects!

Work Experience

STEAM Instructor for Brainy Bytes of Central Virginia

Summer camp instructor for hands-on STEAM related projects for grades K-12. Also assisted company in developing new curricula for future camps focused on new technology such as robots and drones.