University of Pennsylvania, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Class of 2021

Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics - Cumulative GPA: 3.61 / 4.00

Candidate for Master of Science in Engineering - Design and Manufacturing

Relevant Coursework: Mechanics of Solids, Statics & Strength of Materials, Dynamics, Heat & Mass Transfer, Vibrations, Intro to Scientific Computing, Machine Design & Manufacturing, Integrated CAD & Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing

Penn Electric Racing – Powertrain Lead: Sep 2017 – Present

  • 2WD Powertrain: Led team’s decision to move to RWD based on team goals, performance, and risk factors in PDR; compiled motor selection comparing 33 motors across 30 parameters with gearing estimates for optimization sims; leading team as DRI of the subsystem and aiming to design custom electronically controlled limited slip differential.

  • 4WD Powertrain: Redesigned upright & gearbox for DB configuration to improve load capacity with lighter AC bearings, improved bolt accessibility for assembly & maintenance, reduced unsprung weight by 10%, FEA for combined driving loads; lead high level design, conducted design reviews, hands-on manufacturing & assembly.

  • Swan Necks: Designed rear wing mount, reduced weight by >50% while keeping min SF of 2.5, conducted static FEA and buckling calculations of 4-part linkage representing boundary conditions with loads derived from CFD analysis.

  • Project Management: Led team of 7 in design of 4WD powertrain; handled system integration & schedule, focus on knowledge transfer & documentation, meeting tight deadlines; organized online “internships” for Summer 2020, gave actionable feedback in design reviews, guiding 8 teams through design process starting from first principles.

Portescap – R&D Intern: Jun – Aug 2019

  • Designed two 3D printed orthopedic drill demos to display motors and motor controller drill/tap modes.

  • Designed sprung air collet rotor-stator assembly fixture to improve speed by 20% and prevent assembly damage.

  • Improved production on $12M account with easy to use clamping fixture, used ~500 cycles/day on torque tester.

  • Modeled 2 skewed rotor magnet configurations designed to improve startup behavior, made drawings with GD&T.

Precision Machining Lab - Staff: Feb 2020 - Present

  • Restored 4-axis CNC mill, debugged faults, self-taught operation from the manual, generated and debugged G-code in MasterCAM ultimately getting it fully operational, & wrote condensed user guide for future users.

  • Assisted students in manufacturing engineering course with tool selection and ensured safe machine use.

Additive Manufacturing Lab (Addlab) – Intern: May 2018 – May 2019

  • Managed production operations over summer and for the year, supplying 100’s of parts to research labs at Penn.

  • Operated and maintained 3D Printers: Fortus 450MC, Objet30, ProJet6000, MakerBot Replicator, Prusa i3 MK3.

  • Learned FDM, SLA, and Inkjet processes for consultation of use cases, resolution, material properties, and cost.

CLASS PROJECTS: Sep 2017 – Present

  • IPD-501: Surface modeled F-86 Sabre & CNC machined using threaded tab fixturing; Injection mold for Lockheed Electra model; Swashplate rotor blade tilt mechanism for helicopter sculpture driven by a single motor.

  • MEAM-201: Design & tolerance stack-up, machining, and assembly of working Stirling engine, >50 parts, 1350 RPM.

  • Bungee: Tested rubber bands on MTS for MATLAB model; 39s9p folded configuration with 8.2m string, maximized free fall of 1.5s, coming within 10cm of ground from 13.5m drop with 1kg weight, reaching 5.8G within 7G limit.

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Software:  SolidWorks, SolidCAM/MasterCAM, ANSYS, MATLAB, STAR CCM+, Python, Photoshop, Microsoft Office

Manufacturing:  CNC & Manual Mill/Lathe Machining, GD&T, 3D Printing, Prototyping, Composite Layups, Injection Molding 

Skills:  Problem Solving, Adaptability, Teamwork, Communication, Leadership, Presentations and Writing

Interests:  Aerospace & Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, Photography, Racecar Driving