EDUCATION
● Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio Expected May 2027
● Bachelors of Science in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science and Engineering

SKILLS

● Software: ​SolidWorks (CSWA Certified, GD&T), Ansys (FEA), Siemens NX, Matlab, R, Microsoft Suite

● Hardware: FDM 3D Printing, CNC Lathe & Mill, MIG Welding, Waterjet, Laser Cutting, Tensile Testing

WORK EXPERIENCE

ELLWOOD Crankshaft Group, Metallurgy Intern                                                  May 2026 - Aug 2026

● Built an Excel-based fatigue calculator (per the M53 IC industry standard) and S-N curve estimator, backfilling missing tangential/radial load data from engine specs to compute fatigue strength limits for 3 crankshaft designs
● Modeled a customer crankshaft in SolidWorks and validated fatigue-life predictions in Ansys against resonance test data from 2 prev. tested parts, establishing a reusable FEA verification workflow projected to cut physical testing costs ~60%

● Simulated quench hold times via Ansys transient thermal analysis and confirmed full martensitic transformation through tensile testing and microstructural analysis, validating heat treatment parameters for production

Solmate, Founder & Technical Lead                                                                                              Sep 2025 - present

● Developed non-invasive roof mounting adapter that's compatible with top 10 solar panel OEMs; filing provisional patent

● Reduced cost per panel install from competitors by 56%; estimated net system savings from traditional methods $16,000

● Designed MVP in Siemens NX and conducted interviews with installers and homeowners to drive product iteration

FIERF, Materials Research Intern                                                                                         June 2025 - June 2026

● Evaluated 12+ Ni-based superalloy candidates and selected Haynes 282 over Waspaloy based on 2x creep strength at forging temperatures and better machinability, reducing projected die manufacturing costs by 24%

Case Western Reserve University, Circuits Teaching Assistant                                               Jan 2025 - present

● Lead weekly lab sessions, assisting circuit builds and use of oscilloscopes, DMMs, and power supplies, and facilitating Q&A

● Grade pre-labs and lab reports (~8 hrs/week), providing constructive feedback to enhance student learning

PROJECTS

Bioplastic AM + X Research, Materials Researcher - National Science Foundation             June 2025 - present

● Increased tensile strength of FDM-printed PLA by 55% (10.3 → 15.94 MPa) and elongation at break by 48% across 48 specimens by combining hot forging with print orientation optimization

●Modeled ASTM D638 specimens in SolidWorks, printed via FDM, forged samples, and laser-cut to final geometry

●Analyzed tensile stress-strain curves in Matlab and X-ray diffraction data to relate mechanical behavior to crystallinity

Mechanical Press Frame, Engineer Lead - National Science Foundation                              Feb 2025 - Apr 2025

● Modeled structural support for a 200 MPa mechanical press in SolidWorks; sourced tubing and C-channel from vendors and verified frame geometry with a dial indicator before welding

● Milled tube faces parallel, generated DXF files for waterjet cutting, and MIG welded the assembly

● Ran 5 load test cycles at peak load confirming alignment and support under 316 stainless steel press operation

Thermal Filter Case + Mount, Engineer Lead - National Science Foundation                      Jan 2025 - Feb 2025

● Needed a way to measure the temperature gradients of a live WAAM print, designed a split clamp to interface the camera

to the filter case, added a slip fit for the thermal case to suit, and added a key slot to prevent the filter from falling out

● Modeled a mount for the t-slot rail and camera top holes, 3D printed and secured it to the printer frame, providing stable

thermal imaging over 20+ WAAM cycles with data used in an NSF HAMMER presentation

WAAM Torch, Engineer Lead - National Science Foundation                                                Nov 2024 - Dec 2024

● Redesigned deformed torch body in SolidWorks: corrected thread dimensions at the diffuser interface, reduced overall length to maximize z-axis travel, and added wrench flats to prevent torsional distortion during assembly

● Machined the part on a lathe and mill (ID/OD turning, hand tapping, slitting); design was verified over 100+ print cycles and added as the standard torch for a second WAAM system

Solar Charging Station, Team Lead - Engineers Without Borders                                        Sep 2024 - Dec 2025

● Designed a six-panel, 1,200 W solar array for a campus pavilion in SolidWorks; projected output of 20 kWh/day in spring/summer months

● Led structural design team through part selection, load analysis, and full assembly using McMaster-Carr; secured $4,000 in funding and stakeholder approval for 2026 installation

EXTRACURRICULAR

CWRU Collegiate Track & Field, NCAA D3 Athlete                                                                    Aug 2023 - present

● School record holder in the triple jump (45'7)
● All UAA in the high jump (6'7)