As a current graduate student with hands-on experience in engineering, I'm currently pursuing exciting opportunities in a number of different disciplines to build further competency.
Please let me know if you have questions about my educational or professional background, experiences, or passions.
Downloadable versions of my resume and graduate applications portfolio are also available.
Education
8.2025 - 12.2026
UC Berkeley
Master of Design (MDes)
Breadth coursework in Urban Resilience, Climate Change Adapation and Mitigation
8.2017 - 6.2021
UC San Diego
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Specialization in Renewable Energy and Environmental Flows (REEF)
Minor in Economics
Breadth coursework in Urban Resilience, Speculative Design, Design Communication.
*Additionally received offers to Harvard MDE, Brown & RISD MADE, and U Michigan Design Science Programs in the 2025 Applications cycle
Work Experience
5.2021 - 2.2022
Researcher
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
(UCSD)
Lead design engineer on the Wavedrifter project. Publication in 2024.
2.2022 - 6.2025
R&D Engineer
Nano3 Cleanroom Facility
(Qualcomm Institute - UCSD)
Equipment engineer responsible for maintenance, repair, and characterization of deposition and plasma tools.
Additionally responsible for facility support equipment and user training procedures.
Other Relevant Experience
8.2019 - 6.2023
General Manager - Overwatch
(UCSD Esports - UCSD Recreation)
Drove esports program growth to 3 competitive teams with multiple national playoffs finishes in different leagues.
Built out a student-run broadcast program from scratch.
Coordinated travel and lodging for out-of-state away games.
Signature Competencies
Fusion360 and Soliwdworks for CAD modeling and drawing generation, 3D printing, CNC
Rapid Prototyping using a variety of fabrication techniques
Complex systems analysis for troubleshooting and repair
Affinity Designer and Publisher for professional graphic design and design communication