Experience

Sporian Microsystems, Inc.

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Designed mechanical components and assemblies using Solidworks, combining custom and off-the-shelf components for optical Raman spectroscopy and pressure sensors Developed numerous solutions with spectroscopy system, enabling optical testing in harsh conditions up to 800 C with molten salts and high-pressure up to 2,500 psi with supercritical CO2 Performed FEA analysis in Mecway to analyze stress and deflection of pressure sensor Rapid prototyped parts using 3D printing, manual machining, and laser welding Generated detailed engineering drawings and BOMs Performed hands on assembly and testing with high-power laser, optical components, and fixtures Developed Python script with data visualization to automate control and simultaneous data collection from multiple devices and NI DAQs Applied machine learning in Python to generate classification and regression calibration for sensors, and extracted algorithms for output on microcontrollers as well as in LabVIEW Show less



NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• NASA Space Technology Research Fellow

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

  M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a special interest in Thermal Fluids Systems at Colorado School of Mines, supported by a NASA Space Technology Research Fellowship. My thesis investigated the capability of proton-conducting ceramics as a Sabatier-Electrolyzer to synthesize methane and oxygen for Mars fuel production. The fellowship included a yearly 10 week Visiting Technologist Experience (VTE). The VTE allowed me to perform research at a NASA center in collaboration with a NASA collaborator. Colorado School of Mines – Fuel Cell Center, August 2017 – August 2019: Successful Master’s thesis report and defense presentation based on synthesis of methane and oxygen for Mars fuel production using fuel cell proton-conducting ceramics Performed hands-on build and testing at high temperatures between 350-650 C Generated process flow and wiring diagrams, and developed detailed test plans Built test fixtures integrating flow of inert and flammable gases, heating elements, gas chromatography, and NI DAQs Created LabVIEW VIs to control and automate flow controllers and data collection Designed new components and assemblies in SolidWorks Visiting Technologist Experience – NASA Space Technology Research Fellowship Kennedy Space Center, Summer 2018 and Summer 2019: Collaborated with NASA advisor to build and test methane synthesis in reactor Presented research results to NASA scientists and fellow students Show less



Colorado School of Mines

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Fellow

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  Conducted experiments on heat transfer within a ceramic microchannel reactor. Reconfigured test stand by troubleshooting apparatus hardware issues. Updated LabVIEW interface with test stand to control test stand and collect data. Rebuilt a fuel cell test stand with new gas lines, mass flow controllers, and humidifiers. Performed general lab maintenance, repair, and parts ordering from manufacturers. Constructed MATLAB scripts to automate, organize, and analyze experimental data. Developed a computational model with MATLAB and chemistry library Cantera to simulate gas transport and heterogeneous chemistry within a porous medium. Show less



Colorado School of Mines Club Sports

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Media Producer

  • Sep 2013 - May 2016

  Served as the lead for the media production team that was responsible for recording and producing promotional media content for Intramural and Club Sports (IMCS) at Colorado School of Mines. Spearheaded activities in new media team activities and streamlined production process. Worked independently as well as in collaboration with team to attend events, record photos and videos, and compose media content for publication. Coordinated all video production duties and assignments, overseeing group. Show less