EDUCATION

 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)                                                                  

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2022

Candidate for Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2024

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Fabrication & Integrated Design Lab Graduate Researcher, August 2022-Present

  • Built pressure control box, Instron attachments, robotic grippers

 MIT Electronics for Mechanical Engineers Teaching Assistant, August 2022-December 2022

  • Supervised and led hands on electronics laboratories

  • Led office hours to work with students in small groups to improve on their understanding of the material

Northrop Grumman Integration & Test Intern, June 2021-August 2021, June 2022-August 2022

  • Implemented test scripts to verify compliancy of space hardware

  • Designed measurement spacer for proper alignment of test equipment using NX

  • Created Matlab script to automate repetitive payroll tasks

  • Developed and worked with supply chain for multiple CAD models to be 3D printed for demo pieces

  • Led and presented design reviews for multiple engineering leaders on space payload test fixture designs and models

 MIT Soft and Micro Robotics Lab Undergraduate Designer & Researcher, January 2021-June 2022

  • Designed micro dragonfly robot in Solidworks based off of previous research

  • Developed Matlab model for initial angle of robot wing relative to its total wing stroke

  • Fabricated and assembled dragonfly using precision laser cutter

 

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

 Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program Gordon Engineering Leader, September 2020-December 2021

  • Developed leadership, teamwork, and communication skills in a selective leader development program for engineering undergraduates

  • Coached, advised, and asseed the performance of a 5-7 person team of first year GEL Program engineering students

 MIT Project Manus   Shop Mentor, September 2020-Present

  • Oversees the implementation of makerspace safety procedures and protocols to ensure wellbeing of community members

  • Have led MIG welding and waterjet training workshops for community members

 Pappalardo Lab Apprenticeship Apprentice, February 2022-June 2022

  • Mentored sophomore students in designing and building their own robots

  • Assisted in developing the electrical and mechanical elements of the robotic competition gameboard

  • Machined a working Stirling engine and cast parts of a replica Herreshoff anchor windlass

 

AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

  • Park Award for Outstanding Performance in Manufacturing, June 2022

  • Ernesto Blanco Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Student, June 2022