University of Pittsburgh
Mechanical engineering co-op at Alstom, Tech Lead at Protohaven, and team lead on a humanoid robotics build. I work across precision design, hands-on fabrication, and systems-level engineering, from transit to open-source hardware.
A secure, portable opioid dispensing system for post-surgery outpatients. Features a 3D-printed gravity-fed mechanism, ATmega328P embedded controls, 5-digit keypad verification, IR break-beam pill detection, custom PCB, and LCD countdown timer.
Led the design, assembly, and iteration of mechanical subsystems for a humanoid robot, including actuated joints, structural components, and embedded control. Validated performance through functional testing and repeated redesign.
Team-based design effort building a rover capable of completing a series of mission-based tests. Emphasized mechanical subsystem design, mobility, structural decisions, and trade-off analysis across multiple design iterations.
Building and extending the SO-ARM100 open-source robotic arm with AI-driven control and sensor feedback, aiming for a system that adapts to its surroundings instead of just repeating pre-programmed motion.
Researched amine-based carbon capture and storage systems focused on CO₂ reduction in maritime shipping. Presented research at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering First Year Engineering Conference (FYEC) 2024.
Conducted independent experimental research investigating circulating microRNA as an early biomarker for canine congestive heart failure. Placed 1st overall at the 2022 and 2023 Florida FFA State Convention and competed nationally, placing 7th in 2022 and 3rd in 2023.
Hands-on fabrication across multiple mediums, from precision metalwork and structural welding to additive manufacturing, forging, and woodworking.
Cutting, bending, and forming sheet metal, working with tolerances, bend allowances, and joining methods.
Structural welding for joining metal assemblies, covering heat control, joint preparation, and weld inspection.
FDM additive manufacturing for rapid prototyping, custom components, and production runs across robotics and engineering projects.
Shaping metal through compressive force, grain structure, heat treatment, and material properties.
Cutting, shaping, and joining wood, hand tools and power tools with attention to grain, joinery, and finish.