Experience

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Development Engineer

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  -Worked in a team to design tests and develop solar energy solutions for highly regulated aerospace markets-Applied knowldege of JMP and experimental design to improve product reliability-Used Solidworks to aid in the design of thin-film solar panels-Designed jigs and fixtures to assist in the final assembly and packaging of thin-film solar panels-Trained techncians on how to use jigs and fixtures to assemble complex electrical components -Worked in a team to design tests and develop solar energy solutions for highly regulated aerospace markets-Applied knowldege of JMP and experimental design to improve product reliability-Used Solidworks to aid in the design of thin-film solar panels-Designed jigs and fixtures to assist in the final assembly and packaging of thin-film solar panels-Trained techncians on how to use jigs and fixtures to assemble complex electrical components



Union College Rocket Team

• Payload Engineer

  • Oct 2019 - Jun 2021

  Developed and automated rocket payload that measures atmospheric data and records in flight video footage for Spaceport America Cup SDL Payload Challenge; automated systems; Applied knowledge of lightweight spacecraft structures and mechanisms, composite materials, instrumentation, data acquisition, thermal/mechanical testing to produce quality aerospace hardware.Developed metrics, test methods, and reports; designed test fixtures using 3D modeling; operated test equipment. Developed and automated rocket payload that measures atmospheric data and records in flight video footage for Spaceport America Cup SDL Payload Challenge; automated systems; Applied knowledge of lightweight spacecraft structures and mechanisms, composite materials, instrumentation, data acquisition, thermal/mechanical testing to produce quality aerospace hardware.Developed metrics, test methods, and reports; designed test fixtures using 3D modeling; operated test equipment.



Union College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Capstone Design Project

  • Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

  Worked in a team to develop a robotic variable speed transmission for driving a mandrel on an automated composite tape laying machine for Automated Dynamics (part of Trelleborg Group). Responsibly managed a detailed task list with full accountability for the team’s completion of the project. Applied knowledge of calculation methods related to the strength of materials, finite element simulation, and metallurgy.Applied failure analysis methods and demonstrated competence in mechanical design, assembly, testing.



The Bike Connection

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bicycle Mechanic

  • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Repaired and maintained bicycles, including complex overhauls, applying my strong mechanical engineering mindset. Repaired and maintained bicycles, including complex overhauls, applying my strong mechanical engineering mindset.

• Summer Researcher

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Performed microstructure analysis of 3D printed metals and created a cost analysis of bringing a metal 3D printer to Union College Performed microstructure analysis of 3D printed metals and created a cost analysis of bringing a metal 3D printer to Union College



Union College Human Powered Vehicle Design Team

• Member

  • Oct 2018 - Feb 2019

  Worked on Drivetrain design and part purchasing for a human powered tricycle Worked on Drivetrain design and part purchasing for a human powered tricycle



The American School in Japan

• Japan
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Summer Camp Counselor

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Directed school children in various group activities while teaching basic English. Directed school children in various group activities while teaching basic English.



Union College Baja SAE

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

• Member

  • Sep 2017 - Mar 2018

  Designed and purchased parts for brakes for an offroad vehicle Designed and purchased parts for brakes for an offroad vehicle



Mountain Camp Woodside

• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Camp Counselor

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017