As a Shop Technician, I excel in a diverse set of manufacturing processes, including manual and CNC machining, welding, woodworking, digital fabrication, and 3D printing. I optimize equipment for peak performance, ensuring precision and safety. Leading technical training sessions, I impart essential knowledge on equipment operation and safety protocols. Committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, I contribute to the shop's success by delivering high-quality results in a dynamic and innovative environment.

As Cal Poly Racing's Manufacturing Lead, I optimized operations by implementing an online inventory system and checkout for parts and tools. Using Jira and Confluence, I facilitated clear communication and devised project timelines. Delegating machining projects, I provided instructions, fostering a skilled team. Collaborating with subsystems, I designed parts for efficient manufacturing. Notably, I led the successful production of electric and combustion cars within a tight 10-week window, allowing for ample testing. This underscores my commitment to achieving high-quality results within challenging timelines, contributing to the overall success of Cal Poly Racing's projects.

As an R&D Engineering Intern at Laminar INC., I played a pivotal role in advancing medical technology for transseptal left atrial appendage (LAA) closure. Engaging in rapid prototyping and design, I contributed to testing and manufacturing processes, ensuring innovative solutions adhered to industry standards. My work included designing fixtures for R&D purposes to quantify forces related to part interference between the implant and catheter subassemblies and optimizing the efficiency of product development.

As a Student Design Trainee at San Francisco Public Works, I optimized sewage systems by sizing pumps to preexisting force main systems. I contributed to enhancing the Ocean Beach water treatment plant by selecting heat exchanger systems and ensuring optimal heat transfer rates. Additionally, I played a key role in developing conceptual engineering reports, construction documents, and specifications. These responsibilities showcased my commitment to improving critical infrastructure projects within San Francisco Public Works, highlighting my multifaceted contributions to planning, design, and execution.

For my senior project at Cal Poly, my team and I were introduced to the Liftwalker by Ideomotion. The goal of this medical device is to raise patients with degenerative diseases such as cerebral palsy and paralysis from a seated to standing position to assist in walking. The current system makes use of a linear actuator to raise a user of up to 250 lbs. The problem is that this device is expensive and requires a lot of resources not available everywhere in the world. The design challenge was posed by customers in Pakistan who could not afford to purchase or make the LiftWalker. Our sponsor suggested that we design a LiftWalker made of recycled items that could be sourced from anywhere. Our prototype (patent pending) provided a cheap, reliable, and safe open-source design.