Experience

Odys Aviation

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Jun 2021 - Present



USC Racing - Formula SAE Team

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Director & Project Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  -Manage a cross-functional team of 50+ engineers/students with an operating cost of $120,000 to design, build, and race an Autocross racecar in FSAE-Created project management, task, and project tracking tools to oversee top-level designs, sub-team integration, deliverables, and design validation-Implemented templates for projects, designs, and analysis for thorough documentation for use by future teams to improve knowledge transfer-Run weekly meetings to delegate tasks, track progress, and address any issues, concerns, or new developments-Led numerous design reviews and meetings with engineering leads, USC faculty, industry professionals, and sponsors to capture design oversights (system interferences, manufacturing issues) and peer review engineering analysis-Led top-level design philosophy, packaging, assembly integration, and team direction-Utilized testing data to create simulations via MATLAB & OptimumLap to determine crucial project/systems/areas for improvement and goals for the season-Raised $11,200 in 4 days in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Fletcher Jones Motorcars by organizing a 4th of July Weekend Sales Event (Team's biggest sponsor ever, both in highest cash or service donation)-Led team to 1st Place Win at the 2019 SoCal Shootout Show less

• Lead Composites & Ergonomics Engineer

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  -Plan and execute the manufacturing of the aero-package (front/rear wing airfoils, nosecone, bodywork, and seat) using wet & dry carbon fiber layups-Develop new manufacturing plans and/or methods to improve composite manufacturing-Developed a new 3-part tooling method that improved leading-edge quality on airfoils and increased airfoil assembly procedure-11.3% weight reduction (-1.1 lbs) while increasing the number of parts in cockpit & bodywork parts via material selection-Designed removable carbon fiber body panels, 3D-printed formula steering wheel, cockpit layout, and pedal box assembly-Received near-perfect evaluation from Competition Design Judges regarding my composite and aero-structures knowledge and decision-making Show less

• Test Day Lead

  • Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

  -Created planning and documentation templates to organize and delegate tasks, data, and agenda-Created testing schedules/plans to maximize on-track time, data collection, efficiency, driver training, and cost-effectiveness-Managed a group of 15+ engineers; delegate tasks/responsibilities, responsible for logistics (track site availability, equipment rentals, & transportation), towing, team preparation, & equipment check-Responsible for logistics (track site availability, equipment rentals, & transportation), towing, team preparation, equipment check-#1 driver for USC Racing at SAE competitions (Autocross & Endurance events) Show less

• Lead Creative Designer

  • Sep 2016 - Jun 2019

  -Created the team logos, livery, graphics, promotional videos, teamware for the last 3 years -Create custom team apparel, including t-shirts, polos, hats, jackets, lanyards every year -Create promotional and business competition videos -Design the racecar's livery and logo placement ever year -Co-responsible for social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat): boosted engagement and follower analytics in multiple areas by 160-350%

• Aerodynamics & Composites Engineer

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  -Designed new carbon fiber nosecone and body panels using SolidWorks and NX (7% decrease in drag and lift from previous nosecone design at 35 MPH from CFD simulations)-Increased serviceability and packaging for electronic wiring & brake routing allowing for increased access to internal components of the car for faster adjustments and repairs, longer longevity-Manufactured aero- package (nosecone, bodywork, front and rear wings, and seat) using composite manufacturing (including out-of-autoclave pre-impregnated layups, wet layups, mold preparation, composite assemblies, oven/vacuum process, bond agents, and resins) Show less

• Chassis Engineer

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  -Design and machine chassis components using machining skills and equipment-Tune car setup for different tests and competition based on vehicle dynamics and driver feedback



CXC Simulations

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Intern & Test Driver

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  -Collaborated with technicians to create a uniform set of quality/production documents to create systematic quality tests, reduce product failures, and decrease variations in quality -Tested and solved any issues regarding product’s PC components, network, system components, software, & hardware assemblies -Used driving experience & mechanical knowledge to deduce electrical, mechanical, & software problems -Collaborated with technicians to create a uniform set of quality/production documents to create systematic quality tests, reduce product failures, and decrease variations in quality -Tested and solved any issues regarding product’s PC components, network, system components, software, & hardware assemblies -Used driving experience & mechanical knowledge to deduce electrical, mechanical, & software problems



SRO Motorsports America

• United States
• Sports Teams and Clubs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Long Beach GP Intern

  • Apr 2019 - Apr 2019

  -Engaged in weekend internship as a pre- & post-race technical scrutineer for the SRO Blancpain GT World Challenge Series at the 2019 Long Beach Grand Prix for the Pirelli GT4 America Championship -Measured ride height, verified tyre allocation, vehicle weight, and vehicle rule compliance before and after practice, qualifying, and race sessions -Observed & learned about race control / stewarding during the race sessions, how vehicle data is collected, monitored, and analysed -Engaged in weekend internship as a pre- & post-race technical scrutineer for the SRO Blancpain GT World Challenge Series at the 2019 Long Beach Grand Prix for the Pirelli GT4 America Championship -Measured ride height, verified tyre allocation, vehicle weight, and vehicle rule compliance before and after practice, qualifying, and race sessions -Observed & learned about race control / stewarding during the race sessions, how vehicle data is collected, monitored, and analysed



Cunico Corp

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Control Engineer (Intern)

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  -Identified multiple non-conforming parts to support QA team that was months/years behind schedule to save manufacturing time and money on multi-million-dollar military contracts -Reviewed hundreds of military/government & private contracts to verify NDT certifications (VT, PT, UT, RT, chemical), traceability records (travellers), and part markings to increase co-worker’s bandwidth to work on increasing production line efficiency -Create and submit military/government-required Data Packets containing all QA confirmation of correct part certification and traceability, material, treatment, & testing certifications for U.S. Navy/ D.O.D. approval; familiar with government and military specifications Show less



ECOM Medical Inc.

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• R&D Intern and Field Consultant

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Research & Development: -Designed and tested an improved endotracheal tube with live cardiac output using an in-house 3D CNC printer to print the circuitry and sensors using G-code in order to save production costs -Finished proof-of-concept in 2 weeks -Served as a Field Consultant at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital to fully understand how the product is used in the field Research & Development: -Designed and tested an improved endotracheal tube with live cardiac output using an in-house 3D CNC printer to print the circuitry and sensors using G-code in order to save production costs -Finished proof-of-concept in 2 weeks -Served as a Field Consultant at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital to fully understand how the product is used in the field



ROTH Capital Partners (ROTH MKM)

• United States
• Investment Banking
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Intern

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2015

  -Interned at ROTH Capital Partners with the Equity Capital Markets division to learn more about investment banking, specifically pharmaceuticals and bio-tech companies -Interned at ROTH Capital Partners with the Equity Capital Markets division to learn more about investment banking, specifically pharmaceuticals and bio-tech companies