| EDUCATION |
Case Western Reserve University (CWRU)Cleveland, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Minor in Electrical Engineering. Expected May 2026
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering: Expected May 2026 (Integrated BS/MS Program)
Total Cumulative GPA: 4.00/4.00 (Through Spring 2025)
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Dynamics I, Design and Manufacturing II, Control of Mechanical Systems, Robotics I, Advanced Fluid Mechanics I, Design of Fluid/Thermal Elements, Design of Mechanical Elements, Logic Design and Computer Organization, Signals and Systems, Statistics for Engineering and Science, Communications and Signal Analysis, Electromagnetic Fields, Electronic Circuits, Finite Element Analysis.
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| SKILLS |
Manufacturing Experience (manual mill/lathe, MIG and TIG Welding), SolidWorks (CSWA C-S6XMG39P42), Siemens NX, CATIA, ANSYS FEA, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Amateur Radio, 10 wpm Morse Code.
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| EXPERIENCE |
Parker Hannifin Military Flight Controls Division (Summers 2023-2025)Irvine, California
Production Support Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)
- Made improvements to internal seal design tools
- Created testing procedures to verify functionality of repaired hardware
- Learned how to troubleshoot returned hardware for repair and overhaul
Mechanical Engineering Design Intern (Summers 2023-2024)
- Researched new materials and proposed changes to reduce environmental impact of older designs
- Using CATIA V5, generated simplified models of top-level assembly to 3D print and test ease of assembly
- Trained in stress analysis methods using hand-calcs and ANSYS FEA
- Created and released 10+ part drawings of flight actuator componenets using GD&T
- Participated in Critical Design Review with program customer
SAE BAJA Team — CWRU Motorsports (2022-present)Cleveland, Ohio
Frame/Chassis Lead (2025-present):
- Designed tubular steel chassis and roll cage for 2026 competition-year car using Siemens NX
- Project management during the design of welding fixtures and manufacturing of the vehicle frame
- Explored options for NDT dye-penetrant inspections per ASTM E1417
Manufacturing Steel Weldments (2023-present):
- Generated drawings for suspension control arm componenets and roll cage steel tubing
- Machined control arm and roll cage components and TIG welded the final assembly
- Guided team members through the process of generating drawings for bending, cutting, and welding thin-walled alloy steel tubes
- Gained hands-on experience welding alloy steel and aerospace grade aluminum alloys
Welding Fixture Design (2023)
- Designed unique welding fixtures to control dimensional accuracy of chassis weldments
- Assembled the car's chassis, roll cage, and frame fixture
Radio Communications Lead (2023-present):
- Ensured the radio systems were effective for voice communications and wireless data telemetry during vehicle testing and at competitions, while adhering to FCC regulations
- For the first time in team history, the 2024 radio system remained fully operational over the course of the entire 4-hour endurance race
Sway Bar Design (2023)
- Designed a novel sway bar and mounting solution for the unique packaging requirements on the 2023 vehicle
Case Amateur Radio Club W8EDU (2023-present) — Vice President (2024-2025)Cleveland, Ohio
- Learned practical HF, VHF, UHF, and microwave radio skills, terminology, and regulations
- Communicated locally and internationally via amateur radio (voice, morse code, and digital modes)
- Guided newer club members through technical and regulatory skills for passing an amateur radio license exam
- Built a variety of bespoke antennas for frequencies between 3.5 MHz and 1.3 GHz (wavelengths between 80 meters and 23 cm)
Amateur Extra License (Apr 2023) [AK6AW]: Highest class of amateur radio license available from the FCC
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HONORS/
ACTIVITIES |
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society MemberOctober 2024
Fire Juggling2022-present
National Merit ScholarshipSpring 2022
BSA Eagle ScoutFebruary 2020
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