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Education
Univ – Miami, FL
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering – GPA 4.00/4.00
Research in Hypersonic Optimization and Propulsion
Anticipated Graduation: Dec 2022
Florida International University – Miami, FL
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering – GPA 3.99/4.00
Dean’s List – Spring 2019 through Summer 2021
Anticipated Graduation: May 2022
Experience
Multidisciplinary Analysis, Inverse Design, Robust Optimization and Control (MAIDROC) Laboratory
Graduate Research Assistant
April 2021 – current
- Performed drag and sonic analysis on hypersonic finned missiles using Modified Newton Impact theory.
- Utilized modeFrontier optimization software to reduce loudness of sonic boom in supersonic and hypersonic
missiles and planes.
SAE Aero Regular Class Competition
FIU
Aerodynamics, Stability, and Control Lead
Aug. 2021 – current
- Designed aerodynamic components for a bi-plane design.
- Performed optimization for 28 parameters focusing on fuselage shape, wing shape, wings’ spacing, and tail design.
- Validated the design with ANSYS and XFLR5 software to ensure success in competition.
Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) – Panther Motorsports
FIU
Chief Engineer
May 2021 – current
- Managed 8 technical sub-teams to design, manufacture, test, and implement new components.
- Kept project on schedule by using a Gantt chart, organizing weekly meetings, following up with team leads, etc. § Mentored new leaders to be the future management of the club.
- Assisted President in creating a 3-year plan to increase team performance at the SAE competition.
Powertrain Manager
Feb 2020 – current
- Led the implementation of a new two-cylinder engine, requiring redesign and validation of motor mounts, exhaust, intake, cooling, and electrical systems.
- Optimized motor performance through tuning standalone electronic control unit via data logging software.
- Designed an exhaust system that maximizes flow for power and is within design parameters to make use of exhaust scavenging.
- Applied Solidworks and Ansys to simulate gas flow in the exhaust and validate motor mount design.
- Modeled and assembled components, such as the engine, motor mounts, exhaust, intake, and radiator, enabling the team to work on other projects with confidence in the design tolerances.
Panthers in Aeronautics and Space Technology (PAST)
FIU
Vice President and Chief Engineer
Jan. 2021 – Current
- Led the implementation of a new 2-cylinder engine, requiring redesign and validation of motor mounts, exhaust, intake, cooling, and electrical systems.
- Optimized motor performance through tuning standalone electronic control unit via data logging software.
- Designed an exhaust system that maximizes flow for power and is within design parameters to make use of exhaust scavenging.
- Applied Solidworks and Ansys to simulate gas flow in the exhaust and validate motor mount design.
- Modeled and assembled components, such as the engine, motor mounts, exhaust, intake, and radiator, enabling the team to work on other projects with confidence in the design tolerances.
Skills
Mechanical Design and Simulation
- Solidworks: Mechanical Design, Simulation
- Ansys, Simscale: FEA, Fluid, Thermal Simulation
- Fusion 360 and some AutoCAD
Manufacturing:
- Additive and CNC through CAM
- Welding
- Lathe and Mill
- Handheld tools
Programming
- C++
- MATLAB
- Python
- HTML & CSS
- Limited Java, Javascript, PHP, and SQL
2024
January – Current
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Designed the Future of Tesla Vehicles
Mechanical Design Engineer – Body Structures
Tesla | Graduate Internship
Future concept body structures design.
Design
Construction
Planning
2023
January – December
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Helped make this possible
Autopilot Engineer
– TeslaBot
Tesla | Graduate Internship
Worked on software and structures to make a metal man.
Design
Construction
Planning
2022
September – May
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Analysis for the team that makes the safest cars in the world
Analysis Engineer – Crash/Body Structures
Tesla | Graduate Internship
New vehicle crash structures and humanoid robot development.
Design
Construction
Planning
2022
May – August
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Boeing P-8 Poseidon Production Futurization
Production and Tool Engineer
Boeing | Internship