Experience

University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• National & East Coast Lead, Northrop Grumman Innovation Lab

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  • Lead team collaboration with Northrop Grumman employees and students across the country to improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay by performing field research and developing methods of predicting the location of deadzones using AI and machine learning.• Collect water sampling data near Annapolis and Goose Reef buoys and compare it to the buoy sensor data and drone and satellite imagery.• Research methods of training AI to recognize oxygen dead zones and water nutrient levels based on imagery of algae blooms and the atmosphere. Show less

• Undergraduate Teaching Fellow

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  • Guide student teams through the process of designing and building autonomous vehicles to complete simulated missions using 3D modelling and printing, laser cutting, machine tools, Arduino IDE, our custom vision system, and various electronics devices.• Oversee class and office hour building sessions, including providing advice and assistance to students and ensuring safe practices.• Prepare and lead lessons for students, attend weekly staff meetings, advise professors, and grade assignments.Supervisor: Brian Danielak, Keystone Instructor Show less

• Independent Researcher

  • Mar 2022 - May 2022

  • Designed and 3D-printed a soft robot snake that slithers when water is pumped into it, based on principles of fluid dynamics and pressure.• Developed a visual system that identifies the snake based on color from camera imagery. Programmed a game of snake based on the projection of the physically actuating robot.• Coded peristaltic pumps using Arduino IDE to move the snake in different configurations when the respective Arduino buttons are pressed and soldered pumps to wires connecting them to control and power sources from the Arduino and h-bridges.• Trouble-shot issues, including the limited strength of the pump and the brittle nature of the soft-printed material.• Recorded and posted a video presenting the project and lessons learned and discussing next steps. Show less

• Project Manager Team Lead, Northrop Grumman Environmental Sustainability Challenge

  • Mar 2022 - May 2022

  • Organized and led team of four that won a privately sponsored environmental engineering competition.• Developed a prototype of a smart stormwater management system that used Raspberry Pi and Arduino to parse weather information online and control a pump system in anticipation of storm events, maximize natural filtration through soils, and minimize surface runoff of pollutants into downgradient water bodies.• Oversaw the design and implementation of code that accessed and processed online weather forecast data, led the digging of a miniature swale and water retention pond, analyzed market demand and environmental impacts of runoff, and created a 2D conceptual model of the system.• Filmed and edited video of the product in action and presented the video along with PowerPoint slides detailing the design and research for review by competition judges. Show less

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2022 - May 2022

  • Redesign in CAD and assemble the body, mechanics, and electronics for a marketable e-scooter as a part of the company ReZoom.• Attend meetings and collaborate with other ReZoom members and Indian-based 22Kymco Flow employees to contribute to the embedded systems design, microcontroller programming, and sensor interfacing of the e-scooter and path it across a desired route on UMD’s campus.Supervisor: Derek Paley, Director, Maryland Robotics Center; Professor, Aerospace Engineering

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  I worked with Eleonora Tubaldi, in conjunction with existing research by Ryan Sochol, to explore novel areas of soft robotics by integrating fluidic circuits and soft robotic actuators in a bio-inspired robot. I modelled a sea turtle-like robot using Solidworks to be made entirely of flexible and inflexible 3D-printed material requiring little to no additional hardware, and yet able to move in a controlled, life-like fashion. The robot model is designed for LaserJet printers, which can rapidly print flexible and inflexible materials side-by-side, along with water-soluble support material which is relatively easy to remove. Streams of air and water flowing through the robot act like electric circuits, making use of electronic analogue fluidic components, including diodes and “normally open” and “normally closed” transistors. Basic rotary motors use suction to power the fluidic circuits, which actuate flipper-shaped soft actuators in periodic motion to propel the robot forwards and control the robot's buoyancy.Supervisor: Eleonora Tubaldi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, University of Maryland, Clark School of Engineering Show less



National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Intern, Joint Quantum Institute

  • May 2022 - Aug 2022

  • Develop calibration techniques for digital accelerometers by transferring sensor data through I2C communication from Adafruit devices to LabVIEW, using Arduino Unos, NI-8452 Instruments, and Arduino IDE. • Analyze sensor data in LabVIEW and Arduino IDE, with user-controlled options for data collection, visualization, and file storage. • Design and 3D-printed supports for the accelerometers to mount on a shaker table during calibration, and soldered wires to the accelerometer pins to connect it to the Arduino UNO. • Assist customers in calibrating accelerometers using laser interferometry techniques. Show less



Terps Racing

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

• Electronics Engineer, University of Maryland

  • Jan 2022 - May 2022

  • Collaborated with student team members, including members of the aerodynamics and electronics sub-teams, to develop active aero wings for our Formula SAE racecar. • Identified sensor values associated with ideal car performance by modifying a custom-made racetrack simulator in MATLAB. • Created a CAD assembly of linkages connecting a servo motor to the wings using Solidworks and programmed the servo motor to rotate in response to user input using Arduino IDE. • Supported the team while presenting and racing our car for judges at the May Formula SAE, Michigan competition. Show less



The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Intern

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Performed field and office work, including comparing site layout and submittals to contract documents, and inspecting subcontractor practices. • Managed procurement of materials by contacting potential and active suppliers and creating detailed documents of item specifications. • Improved efficiency and effectiveness in the organization by outlining unit plans and restructuring file trees on SharePoint. Supervisor: Justin Holloman, Project Manager • Performed field and office work, including comparing site layout and submittals to contract documents, and inspecting subcontractor practices. • Managed procurement of materials by contacting potential and active suppliers and creating detailed documents of item specifications. • Improved efficiency and effectiveness in the organization by outlining unit plans and restructuring file trees on SharePoint. Supervisor: Justin Holloman, Project Manager



hackUMBC

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hackathon Competetor

  • Nov 2020 - Nov 2020

  • Coded a Python program which translates an array of dictionaries representing the etymology of a word defined in a text file into a graphical word history tree which is accessible to people with dyslexia and other visual impairments. • Created code which allows the user to drag the screen to view larger word trees, and made a user interface in the terminal for the user to select a word from among several choices of which to see the etymology. • Made progress on parsing Wiktionary for the etymology of a given word. Show less



Technica

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hackathon Competetor

  • Oct 2020 - Oct 2020

  • Coded Python script which parses Reddit forums, known as subreddits, for external links, to identify the frequency of their use on a given subreddit, including to identify the prevalence of fake news, and graphed the data. • Coded Python script which parses Reddit forums, known as subreddits, for external links, to identify the frequency of their use on a given subreddit, including to identify the prevalence of fake news, and graphed the data.



Science Outreach

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Teacher

  • Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Led weekly science labs and lectures for students at Lincoln Park Elementary School. • Prepared well designed lesson plans for labs each week and coordinated with other student teachers to design lesson plans and strategies for optimizing student learning and understanding. • Led weekly science labs and lectures for students at Lincoln Park Elementary School. • Prepared well designed lesson plans for labs each week and coordinated with other student teachers to design lesson plans and strategies for optimizing student learning and understanding.



The Reed College Quest

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Newspaper Contributing Writer

  • Oct 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Wrote and published 10 articles, including 2 lead front-page articles. • Conducted interviews with Reed College faculty and community members and contributed edited photography. • Worked with other staff to select topics and assign articles for future publication. • Wrote and published 10 articles, including 2 lead front-page articles. • Conducted interviews with Reed College faculty and community members and contributed edited photography. • Worked with other staff to select topics and assign articles for future publication.



Wind Dance Farm & Earth Education Center

• Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, United States

• Summer Camp Counselor

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Oversaw camp activities, including lessons about wildlife and environmental issues in Appalachia, arts and crafts activities, and trips to the farm, and assisted campers in caring for the animals. • Assisted young campers and those with neurological differences in engaging with the camp, treating others kindly, and staying on task, and led by example to foster a fun and welcoming camp environment. Supervisor: Leslie Devine-Milbourne, Founder, Director, and Environmental Educator • Oversaw camp activities, including lessons about wildlife and environmental issues in Appalachia, arts and crafts activities, and trips to the farm, and assisted campers in caring for the animals. • Assisted young campers and those with neurological differences in engaging with the camp, treating others kindly, and staying on task, and led by example to foster a fun and welcoming camp environment. Supervisor: Leslie Devine-Milbourne, Founder, Director, and Environmental Educator



Sidwell Friends School

• United States
• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Independent Researcher and Designer

  • May 2018 - Jun 2018

  • Developed an immersive and interactive 3D environment using Maya and Unity, including custom models, textures, and animations, using Maya and Unity.• Used custom objects to build a fantastical scene of an igloo of penguins on a far away desert planet, in which users can walk around and interact with objects in the environment, including make the penguins flap their wings when lifting them up and toppling the igloo.• Presented the project with a PowerPoint and live VR demonstration to teachers and students. Show less

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2017 - May 2018

  • Guided students through daily activities, critiqued student drama performances, and participated in class activities.

• Robotics Engineer

  • Feb 2017 - May 2018

  • Competed in multiple First Tech Challenge and Marine Advanced Technology Education robot competitions with the Sidwell Friends School Robotics Club and Team.• Worked with the team to design, build, and trouble-shoot above-ground and submarine robots.• Co-wrote technical documents and gave presentations regarding robot design and construction.



Potomac Conservancy

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Design Intern

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  • Painted, scanned and Photoshop edited map of the Potomac River and its cultural, and recreational resources. • Designed and conducted multiple presentations and question and answer sessions for low-income residents. • Painted, scanned and Photoshop edited map of the Potomac River and its cultural, and recreational resources. • Designed and conducted multiple presentations and question and answer sessions for low-income residents.



Catylator Makerspace

• United States

• Computer Aided Design Engineer

  • Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Designed 3D models using Tinker CAD, Minecraft, and Fusion360 and manufactured them using extrusion, milling, and laser cutting techniques. • Designed 3D models using Tinker CAD, Minecraft, and Fusion360 and manufactured them using extrusion, milling, and laser cutting techniques.



NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

• United States
• Defense & Space
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Intern

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

  Attended the Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering and Research (SISTER) Attended the Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering and Research (SISTER)