I am a Mechanical Engineering student at Villanova University with a 4.0 GPA, with hands-on experience spanning renewable energy infrastructure, precision interconnect hardware, and self-directed software development.

At Amphenol, I independently built a Python-based test automation system for high-speed interconnect validation, now used across the High-Speed Mezzanine product line. I also earned the opportunity to design commissioned mezzanine interposers from customer specifications.

I recently deployed to Trujillo, Peru with WindAid Institute, installing off-grid solar systems and welding wind turbine bases for rural Andean communities. I returned and redesigned their blade fabrication process entirely, with proper documentation so that local teams could sustain it independently.

At Villanova, I conduct research under Dr. Stephen McGill, developing a second-generation autonomous RC vehicle platform that integrates an NVIDIA Jetson with 3D LiDAR, depth cameras, and GPS for real-time environmental mapping. I also serve on the executive board of ASME, work as an Engineering Lab Assistant at the Drosdick Innovation Lab, and am an active member of SHPE.

Engineering is where innovation meets impact, and I am driven to keep building things that prove it.

Developing a second-generation autonomous vehicle platform for high-speed indoor and outdoor deployment, investigating the integration of advanced mechatronic systems with robust mechanical chassis design to optimize performance across dynamic, rough-terrain environments.

 My Specific Contribution

• Integrated a high-performance mechatronic suite using an NVIDIA Jetson embedded computer, synchronizing inputs from 3D LiDAR, depth cameras, and GPS for real-time environmental mapping and navigation

• Optimized sensor and actuator mount architecture in SOLIDWORKS through iterative design reviews, balancing payload weight distribution, maximizing sensor field-of-view, and minimizing terrain-generated signal noise

• Engineered custom chassis components and protective housing via FDM 3D printing and laser cutting, with robust cable routing and weather-resistant seals for reliable outdoor operation

• Developing autonomous navigation logic and computer vision algorithms for path-following, variable-speed maneuvering, and real-time human detection and obstacle avoidance across diverse terrain

Skills:

• • Robotic Systems Integration

  • Embedded Computing (NVIDIA Jetson)

  • 3D LiDAR & Depth Sensing

  • SOLIDWORKS (Structural & Mount Design)

  • Rapid Prototyping (FDM & Laser Cutting)

  • Autonomous Navigation & Path Planning

  • Computer Vision (Human Detection & Obstacle Avoidance)

Deployed renewable energy infrastructure to off-grid, energy-insecure communities in the Peruvian Andes in partnership with WindAid Institute,  contributing across the full project lifecycle from field installation to engineering design and long-term capacity building.

 My Specific Contribution

• Managed end-to-end solar installation logistics, procuring materials and preparing electrical components to ensure seamless system integration upon field deployment

• Designed a parametric SOLIDWORKS blade model and two-part negative mold, eliminating geometric variability and standardizing aerodynamic performance across off-grid wind turbine installations

• Developed a 3-phase validation roadmap spanning FDM prototype casting through wind tunnel testing to full design handoff at the Catholic University of Trujillo

• Performed MIG welding on wind turbine bases designated for field installation, and conducted direct community engagement in Spanish throughout field operations

Skills:

• • Wind & Solar Energy Systems

  • Renewable Infrastructure Deployment

  • SOLIDWORKS (Parametric Blade & Mold Design)

  • FDM 3D Printing & Prototype Casting

  • Subsonic Wind Tunnel Testing

  • MIG Welding

  • Bilingual Engineering Communication (EN/ES)

Designed a dual-axis solar tracking system that maximizes photovoltaic energy capture by dynamically orienting panels across both horizontal and vertical axes. The control architecture uses photoresistors to measure differential light intensity, translating real-time voltage differentials into proportional servo motor corrections via Arduino. Mechanical structure modeled in SOLIDWORKS and fabricated using FDM 3D printing, with structural components slated for CNC manufacture at the STEAM Academy.

My Specific Contribution

• Complete mechanical design in SOLIDWORKS — frame, joints, mounting geometry

• Arduino photoresistor-to-servo control system design and implementation

• All FDM fabrication and iterative design refinement

• Educational deployment coordination with STEAM Academy faculty

• Skills:

• SOLIDWORKS

• Arduino IDE

• FDM

• 3D Printing

• Servo Control

Co-designed and fabricated a multi-axis robotic arm capable of executing movement sequences planned in a virtual simulation environment in real time. I took primary responsibility for all mechanical design — modeling structural components in SOLIDWORKS with careful attention to tolerance, joint range of motion, and printability — then fabricated every part on a Bambu Lab P1S Combo. The arm interfaces with a custom simulation program to translate virtual commands into precise servo-actuated physical motion. Multiple design iterations resolved clearance issues and optimized structural integrity under dynamic loading.

My Specific Contribution

• • All SOLIDWORKS mechanical design — tolerancing, joint geometry, assembly constraints

  • Complete FDM fabrication and iterative design optimization

  • Arduino servo actuation interface and physical integration

  • Structural refinement across multiple design iterations

• Skills:

• SOLIDWORKS

• Arduino IDE

• FDM

• 3D Printing

• Mechatronics

Conducted a 20-page literature review on modern photovoltaic technology, then applied findings to model a real commercial solar installation for the school district. Used Helioscope to generate rooftop solar layouts and built a 40-year financial model at a stabilized rate of $0.048/kWh. Researched the Investment Tax Credit, SRECs, and Power Purchase Agreements. Presented findings and recommendations formally to the Board of Directors.

My Specific Contribution

• 20-page technical literature review on PV technology and energy policy

• Helioscope rooftop solar layout modeling for district buildings

• 40-year financial model with ITC, SREC, and PPA analysis

• Formal presentation to Cumberland Valley Board of Directors

• Skills:

• Helioscope

• Excel

• Financial Modeling

• Technical Writing

• Public Speaking

Identified an inefficiency in the lab's physical marketing: seasonal posters requiring repeated printing, distribution, and disposal. Designed, fabricated, and programmed a permanent 3D-printed NFC display sign as a zero-waste replacement. Any visitor can tap the sign with a smartphone to access current lab programming. The NFC chip is embedded during the print process via a precisely timed pause sequence in Bambu Studio — a technique I developed across multiple embedded-hardware projects.

My Specific Contribution

• Problem identification and solution concept — entirely self-initiated

• SOLIDWORKS design and Bambu Studio fabrication with mid-print NFC embedding

• NFC chip programming and deployment in active institutional setting

Skills:

• SOLIDWORKS

• Bambu Studio

• NFC Programming

• FDM

• 3D Printing

Led research on rooftop solar efficiency losses caused by dust, pollen, and debris accumulation, then engineered an automated solar panel cleaning device as part of Duke University's competitive Ignite Makers Program. Collaborated with a team to design and build a functional prototype using CAD and 3D printing, and presented findings to Duke University faculty at "Duke Day."

My Specific Contribution

• Researched solar panel soiling and efficiency loss mechanisms

• Designed CAD components and 3D-printed mechanical parts

• Developed and tested an Arduino-controlled self-cleaning prototype

• Presented research to Duke University faculty at "Duke Day"

• Skills:

• CAD Design

• 3D Printing

• Arduino

• Prototyping

• Research

• Public Speaking