Projects & Experiences
This page highlights my engineering, research, and personal projects. Each project reflects my technical skills, collaboration, communication, and innovation in tackling real-world challenges.
01
General Atomics FARAMIR Project
Lead mechanical engineer on an industry-sponsored project with General Atomics. Working with the radio frequency engineers at General Atomics and a team of six students in electrical and mechanical engineering, we developed an autonomous drone-based system for low-frequency antenna characterization. The project offered a cost-effective alternative to traditional anechoic chambers.
02
CFRP Composite Research
Undergraduate research on upcycled carbon fiber composites with Dr. Díaz-Montiel. The work involved specimen manufacturing, tensile testing, and defect analysis through microscopy, supported by finite element modeling and numerical analysis. My research demonstrated how scrap geometry and layup impact strength, leading to a 380% performance improvement.
03
CubeSat Composite Laminate MATLAB Analysis
Analyzed the structural performance of CubeSat panels using Classical Laminated Plate Theory (CLPT). This work was completed as part of a three person team for our Composite Materials (MENG 494) final project. I personally developed a MATLAB script that tested over two million stacking sequences to determine the most optimal composite layup under different failure criteria.
04
Marshmallow Dispenser
What better way to warm up the winter holidays than with a marshmallow dispenser for hot chocolate! I was recently gifted the Bambu Lab A1, 3D printer for my birthday, and wanted to create a small project I could complete over Thanksgiving break while I was home. The marshmallow dispenser uses an Arduino Uno R3 microcontroller, an SG90 micro servo motor, and a joystick to release the perfect amount of marshmallows into a mug with hot chocolate.
05
Blender Client Portfolio
Successfully ran a freelance business specializing in 3D product design, animation, and video editing, earning over $30,000 annually and generating over 100 million interactions across clients. I now apply Blender to engineering by creating 3D prototypes, animations, and visualizations that communicate complex design concepts and support prototyping.