Education

Old Dominion University (ODU), Norfolk, VA                                                                                     Expected Graduation: May 2028

Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA                                                                        August 2018- May 2023

Interdisciplinary Studies of Entrepreneurship and Creativity

Relevant Skills

  • Computer Skills: Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Fusion 360, Computer Component Acquisition and Assembly

  • Design Skills: Robotic Design and Build, Technical Drawing, 3D Printing

  • Machine Shop & Tech Skills: CNC Milling, Manual Mill, Manual Lathe, Welding, Metal Fabrication, Electrical Wiring, Soldering, Crimpers, Table Saw, Band Saw, Miter Saw, Drill Press, PlanerExperience

Experience

Autonomous Robotic Research (ODU)                                                                                                               September 2024- Present

  • Start a research group on autonomous multi-robots of an air and ground vehicle that can communicate with each other

  • Understanding the hardware (OrangeCube, Speedybee) and software(Ardupilot, Mission Planner)  of the components need for robots

  • Testing the components individually and assemble on the robots with the require components

CNC Machinist                                                                                                                                                     November 2023 - Present

  • Using Autodesk Fusion 360 to model and program a HAAS VM3 CNC Mill

  • Set up stock, Start a program, and quality check the part before, during, and after CNC milling

  • Design and Manufacture Fixture or irregular shape parts

Electromechanical Designer, Autonomous Robotic Team, Vertically Integrated Project (VIP), VCU                      August 2022 - May 2023

  • Research and develop an autonomous forest traversal robot to gather data of tree leaves height using LIDAR.

  • Design and build the base of the vehicle that travels through the forest from a 3D model to visual conception to then physically prototype.

Foreman, VCU Engineering Maker Space                                                                                                                   January 2022 - May 2022    

  • Completed work orders that involved using a manual lathe, manual mill, and bandsaw.

  • Supported student maker space users by answering questions and explaining technical processes. 

Independent Projects

Octocanum drivetrain base for a wheelchair                                                                                                   March 2022 – 2024

  • Designed and built an octocanum drive base that switches between mecanum wheels and pneumatic wheels

  • Skill used: manual mill, bandsaw, electrical soldering iron, wire crimpers, welding and 3D Printing. 

Created a high speed electric scooter.                                                                                                                August 2020 – August 2021

  • Manual adult kick scooter electrical converted to go 40+ mph using electric skateboard components

  • Skills used: manual mill, soldering iron, and various hand tools.       First Robotics Team TALON 540 Programmer                           September 2014- June 2018

  • Created a Java program that switched control layouts with the press of a button to accommodate different users.

Students Org Membership

       VCU Hyperloop                         

  • Member of the power system team in gathering information, designing, and building the electrical system for the IVGC (Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition) competition robot.

  • Member of the mechanical team to gather information, designing, and building the mechanical components for the IVGC (Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition) competition robot.

       VCU ASME

  • Member of the power system to design, gather information, and develop the electrical system for the vehicle for the IM3D competition.

Other Work Experience

Busch Gardens Leadership Intern                                                                                                                                          May 2022 – Aug 2022

  • As the Assistant Supervisor of turnstile operations, managed the employees’ work schedules and enabled efficiency by providing high functioning equipment to employees. Also provided guests proper information and assistance.

Robot Teacher                                                                                                                                                October 2022 – February 2023

●        Teaching middle school students robotics from mechanical, electrical, and programming

●        Teaching them teamwork and helping each other out when a problem arises

●        Provide a safe environment for the students to learn and discipline when necessary

Amazon Warehouse

  • Responsible for carry packages off the conveyor belt to the carts to move to delivery vehicle