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System Upkeep & Readiness: Directly oversaw the maintenance and mission-critical status of 10+ individual propulsion components, ensuring they met rigorous Navy standards.
Technical Evaluation: Conducted detailed system analyses and technical evaluations for complex mechanical components, including turbines, gears, heat exchangers, pumps, and valves.
Design Collaboration: Partnered with senior engineers to improve the durability and efficiency of propulsion systems, with a strict focus on operational safety and long-term mechanical performance.
Aircraft Carrier Engineering Propulsion Machinery Intern - (Huntington Ingalls Industries)
Aircraft Carrier Engineering Propulsion Machinery Intern - (Huntington Ingalls Industries)
As a Mechanical Engineering intern during the summer of 2025, I supported the Aircraft Carrier Engineering Propulsion Machinery division at Newport News Shipbuilding. My primary focus was the design, repair, and modernization of critical propulsion and piping systems aboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) to ensure total mission readiness.
Due to the sensitive and proprietary nature of my work with Huntington Ingalls Industries and the U.S. Navy , I am unable to share specific photographs, technical drawings, or detailed internal schematics of the machinery and systems I supported. All information presented here is intended to demonstrate my technical responsibilities and engineering contributions within the bounds of my non-disclosure and security obligations.
Thermal Engineer (Programmatics Specialist) - NASA L'Space MCA Program
Thermal Engineer (Programmatics Specialist) - NASA L'Space MCA Program
During the summer of 2025, I served as the Thermal Engineer for a collaborative team within the NASA L’SPACE Mission Concept Academy (MCA). I was responsible for the thermal architecture of a robotic Mars rover mission, ensuring all critical instrumentation could survive and operate in the extreme environments of space.
Developed in Siemens NX, this model represents the final mission concept for a robotic Mars rover. I assisted in the creation of the vehicle’s primary structure and its stowed and driving configurations, ensuring the assembly met NASA's stringent mechanical requirements. I specifically worked on the mechanical integration of mission-critical payloads, including the Liulin-MO (dosimetric telescope) and the TEGA (Thermal and Evolved Gas Analyzer). While the Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) is housed internally, its placement was a primary driver for the overall system design to maintain a stable internal temperature.
Design Lifecycle Management: Advanced the mission concept through the full NASA life cycle, moving from the Mission Concept Review (MCR) to a successful Preliminary Design Review (PDR) submission.
Thermal Subsystem Leadership: Led the design and analysis of the thermal architecture, maintaining a strict operational temperature range of -10°C to 30°C for mission-critical instruments.
Technical Analysis & Sizing: Developed detailed component sizing, including Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI), radiators, and heater power budgeting.
Risk Mitigation & Programmatics: Managed the thermal subsystem schedule and successfully resolved four critical thermal failure modes, ensuring the completion of six System Requirements Review (SRR) milestones.
Vehicle Design & Modeling: Assisted in the development of the overall vehicle design and stowed/driving configurations, utilizing Siemens NX to ensure mechanical and thermal integration.
This diagram illustrates the integrated thermal management strategy designed for the my team's (ODIN) Rover. It showcases the relationship between passive and active cooling elements—specifically the radiator placement and heater power budgeting—required to protect the payload. By mapping the heat flow across the chassis, I ensured that high-sensitivity instruments like the TEGA and Liulin-MO remained within their safe survival limits during extreme Martian temperature swings.
To ensure mission success, I developed a comprehensive Verification Matrix to track how each thermal requirement would be met. This document outlines the specific methods—such as analysis, inspection, and testing—used to validate that the ODIN Rover would remain within its operational temperature bounds. This disciplined approach to Verification and Validation (V&V) ensured that all four identified critical thermal failure modes were mitigated before the Preliminary Design Review (PDR).
Resident Advisor – UVA Housing and Residence Life
Resident Advisor – UVA Housing and Residence Life
As a Resident Advisor, I serve as a primary mentor and community builder for a residential population of 40+ students. This role requires a high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to manage complex interpersonal dynamics within a high-stakes living environment.
Community Leadership: Manage a diverse residential community, consistently achieving high levels of resident satisfaction through personalized support and intentional programming.
Crisis Management & Communication: Maintain accurate, timely documentation for public safety and policy incidents, ensuring seamless coordination with University Housing and Residence Life staff.
Operational Oversight: Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to address academic, personal, and housing concerns, resulting in measurable improvements in resident retention.
Policy Implementation: Act as a representative of the university to ensure safety and policy compliance within the residence hall.
Student Associate – UVA Center for Connection in Engineering
Student Associate – UVA Center for Connection in Engineering
As a Student Associate, I am responsible for facilitating professional development initiatives and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for students within the School of Engineering and Applied Science. My role centers on bridging the gap between academic life and professional success through intentional programming and resource management.
Event Orchestration: Consistently help plan and execute professional development and wellbeing events within the space, supporting a community of 50+ students on a daily basis.
Comprehensive Mentorship: Serve as a general resource for "any and everything engineering," providing guidance and institutional knowledge to both underclassmen and graduate students.
Professional Development Support: Assist in coordinating workshops and events focused on career readiness, networking, and industry engagement for undergraduate engineering students.
Community Engagement: Serve as a primary point of contact for students seeking resources, mentorship, and peer connections, ensuring a welcoming and collaborative atmosphere.
Operational Coordination: Manage logistical aspects of the Center’s daily operations and special events, working closely with faculty and student organizations to streamline communication.
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