During my last two semesters at Stony Brook University, I worked in a team of 4 mechanical engineering students to improve the steering of a boat for a competition team at the university, SBU Solar Boat Racing Club. Our vision for the team was a hydraulic system due to it's precision and easy usability. Since we were able to purchase a hydraulic kit, we were able to focus on ensuring the motor could have a wide range of motion and the capability of trimming. During the design concept stage my partner and I worked together as the main team members to design the system in SolidWorks. It was pivotal that our design could be able to translate the motion of the hydraulic cylinder (for rotational movement) and the linear actuator (for vertical movement) to the motor and rudder. I also worked on the club SolidWorks team to model the final design of the entire boat.

For the prototype we cut our aluminum T-Slotted rails to size and 3D printed important bracketry we had designed for mounting. We also ensured our structure is capable of carrying the 150+ lb load of the motor and lower unit. To do this we used FEA analysis in SolidWorks and tested our prototype physically.

Finally, our design is implemented onto the boat to be ready for competition. Our design was successfully completed for the PEP competition on April 9th, 2024. Our design is capable of handling inputs from the driver to make precise maneuverability. Also, the linear slides and linear actuator work in conjunction to trim and allow the boat to traverse different water depth.

At Unique Electric Solutions, I was tasked to perform a package study for a customer who wanted Engineering Services for their vehicle battery pack and mobile battery pack. I used SolidWorks to design an enclosure for an assortment of battery cells. I was given constrains of the most outer enclosure to find the number of battery packs full of the number of battery cells per battery pack in order to reach the necessary voltage and kilowatt hour goals. I started by sketching several idea and drawings to find some options which could work. I then performed an in-depth dimension analysis with SolidWorks which helped visualize the necessary clearance and points of conflict. Once I found a few possibilities, I prepared a presentation to present to the customer and gauge what their preferred design would be. From there, I adjusted the CAD to the customers liking and sent them a finalized design to begin production.

At Unique Electric Solutions, various bracketry is being made and adjusted as vehicles are being built. I have worked on hundreds of brackets during my time at UES in order to ensure the highest quality product. If I was needed to create a new component, or change something on an existing one, I was a reliable source to get the job done. I would ensure that not only did I create the edit in its entirety, but also ensure all drawings and files were adjusted properly as it was also an important aspect of the ECN process. My supervisor had trusted me to complete these task with ease.

During my Fall 2021 semester at Stony Brook University, I created a Mars Rover as a class project for my Engineering Graphics and CAD class. This project was done using Fusion 360. The process required several hand sketches, individual 3D models, and 2D drawings to complete. I also had to use Fusion's motion analysis to show the movement of the wheels, 360 degree camera and mechanical robot arm. In order to get inspiration for this project, I did extensive research on Mars Rovers such as Perseverance and Curiosity made by NASA.