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.