Experience

Walker Partners Engineers | Surveyors
• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Engineer In Training

  • Sep 2020 - Present


The University of Texas at Austin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Researcher

  • Jan 2018 - May 2019

  • Synthesis of Novel Nanoparticles for Point-of-Use Water Treatment: Synthesized and characterized metallic nanoparticles with a silver core and manganese shell for controlling dissolution. • Accelerated Weathering of Microplastics in the Environment: Designed a UV-accelerated weathering chamber to test the transformation of plastics in environmentally relevant conditions. Utilized analytical characterization techniques including FTIR, NMR, and SEM. • Removal of Microplastics from Drinking Water with Ceramic Water Filters: Produced ceramic water filters with controlled porosity to remove microplastics from water by straining.



Projects with Underserved Communities

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Created detailed schedules and delegated tasks amongst the team in order to consistently meet project milestone deadlines. • Managed project budget of $21,160 and ensured all funds were raised and allocated appropriately. • Clearly communicated progress with team, NGO, and other stakeholders. • Completed tasks central to understanding the project, such as performing literature review of relevant technology and collaborating with technical experts. • Cultivated teamwork and provided resolutions to any communication or technical issues.



Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.

• Civil Engineering
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Stormwater Management Intern

  • May 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Utilized HEC-RAS to model synthetic and historical storm events and design channel improvements. • Designed storm water basins and analyzed stage-storage volume relationships in Civil3D. • Composed exhibits in ArcMap, reviewed and summarized engineer reports, and prepared presentations for several projects, including Harris County’s Little Cypress Creek and TIRZ 1 Bering Ditch Enclosure. • Analyzed design plans to calculate quantity and cost estimates for projects. • Utilized HEC-RAS to model synthetic and historical storm events and design channel improvements. • Designed storm water basins and analyzed stage-storage volume relationships in Civil3D. • Composed exhibits in ArcMap, reviewed and summarized engineer reports, and prepared presentations for several projects, including Harris County’s Little Cypress Creek and TIRZ 1 Bering Ditch Enclosure. • Analyzed design plans to calculate quantity and cost estimates for projects.



Evergreen Swimming Pool

• United States
• Construction

• Head Swimming Instructor

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Designed and lead structured lessons on swimming skills, techniques, and water safety for group and individual instruction. • Adapted lessons and teaching approaches to accommodate students' age, ability, experience, and special needs. • Successfully improved student participation by fostering trust, excitement, and building confidence. • Provided routine progress reports and maintained effective communication with students and their parents. • Designed and lead structured lessons on swimming skills, techniques, and water safety for group and individual instruction. • Adapted lessons and teaching approaches to accommodate students' age, ability, experience, and special needs. • Successfully improved student participation by fostering trust, excitement, and building confidence. • Provided routine progress reports and maintained effective communication with students and their parents.



Ponderosa Land Development Company

• Intern

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Reviewed project reports, specifications, plans, permits, and designs for 3 office and retail development projects in the Houston area, including Harwin International Plaza, Yale Street Market, and Brident Dental. • Assisted in estimating quantities and cost of materials, equipment, and labor. • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers. • Reviewed project reports, specifications, plans, permits, and designs for 3 office and retail development projects in the Houston area, including Harwin International Plaza, Yale Street Market, and Brident Dental. • Assisted in estimating quantities and cost of materials, equipment, and labor. • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.