Project Engineer

• Sep 2019 - Present

Graduate Research Assistant

• Jul 2016 - Sep 2019

• Performed research in Dr. Rebecca Anthony’s Plasma and Nanoparticles lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University.• Synthesized silicon nanoparticles and observe optical properties of plasmas and nanoparticles. • Used problem solving skills to determine best approach to any issues that arise during research. • Trained and supervised undergraduate research assistants, and delegated assignments.• Collaborated with other graduate and postdoctoral students on National Science Foundation (NSF) funded research projects.• Analyzed data using Microsoft Excel, MatLab, and other data processing software, and interpreted results.• Communicated findings at weekly lab group meetings and yearly research conferences.• Designed and modeled reactors and other lab equipment using Autodesk softwares Fusion360 and AutoCAD.• Maintained relationships with lab supply vendors and manufacturers, and used ESM procurement software to order supplies and equipment for the lab.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2016 - May 2017

• Led Heat Transfer Laboratory for upper-level undergraduate students. • Instructed students in laboratory experimental and writing techniques.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

• Constructed and maintained Makerbot brand 3D printers for undergraduate level "Engineering Design" course.• Assisted students with designing and printing 3D models.• Oversaw and maintained Physics department machine shop, including CNC and manual milling machines, lathe, drill press, and band saw.• Tutored students and assisted instructor with grading.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

• Received funding to assist Dr. Thushara Perera in his NSF-funded research on cosmic analog dusts.• Used computer-aided design to develop and manufacture a Fourier Transform Spectrometer using a CNC milling machine.• Constructed and tested a Dewar cryostat for use in studying dust samples at cosmologically relevant temperatures.

Logistics and Purchasing Assistant

• May 2010 - May 2015

(Summers Only)• Assisted with the purchasing and logistics of tools and material for an electrical contracting company with multiple large job sites throughout the Chicagoland area, including high-rise apartments and skyscrapers in downtown Chicago.• Traveled to job sites to deliver material and take inventory of tools and gear.• Used Job Cost's "Visual ContrAcct" software to keep track of purchases, coordinate PO's, and manage project accounts.• Used GigaTrak software to maintain updated inventory of company tools and equipment.• Maintained professional relationships with electrical supply vendors in the Chicagoland area.• Coordinated purchase and delivery of materials to different jobs.