In Progress - M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Mechatronics and Controls, from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology - Projected Defense August 2026
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology - Conferred January 2024
Los Alamos High School - Class of 2019
Technical Skills
Experience In Leadership Roles
I have had the opportunity to provide guidance and leadership in an array of projects that I have worked on! Here is a list of a few of my recent leadership roles:
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Project coordinator in a joint New Mexico Tech (NMT) & AFRL STEM Academy project focused on creating an image processing and machine learning curriculum for learners of all ages.
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Team lead in a joint NMT and New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) project focused on developing a comprehensive system for performing internal inspections of New Mexico's culverts.
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Two-semester team lead of a Junior/Senior Design Clinic team focused on creating a robotic arm system that inspects metal containers using non-destructive evaluation methods.
Experience With Developing and Integrating Automated Systems
I have used the following technical skills in various automated systems projects:
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Sensor technology knowledge
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Control system design
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Microcontroller programming
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Circuit design and testing
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System optimization
Experience With An Array of Programming Languages and Software Packages
In addition to having experience with both the Linux and Windows operation systems, I have used the following software in various projects:
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Python 3 (additionally completed 160 credit hour Python Developer program with NCLab)
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Python 2
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MATLAB
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Assembly
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LabVIEW
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SolidWorks
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OnShape
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Inventor
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COMSOL Multiphysics
Experience With Technical Writing For Projects
I have developed and used technical writing skills for use in various applications:
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Final project reports
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Mid-project updates
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Project proposals
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Internal Review Board (IRB) proposals
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Technical Memos
Technical Coursework
Course descriptions are extracted from the New Mexico Tech course catalog.
Compressible Fluid Flow - Spring 2024
An introductory study of compressible fluid flow and gas dynamics.
Continuum Mechanics - Spring 2024
Matrix, indicial and direct notation, tensor calculus, deformation analysis; general principles of stress, curvilinear coordinates.
Advanced Manufacturing of Multifunctional Materials - Spring 2024
An introductory study of the theory and fundamentals of additive manufacturing of normal and smart materials.
Control System Design - Fall 2024
Focus on frequency domain analysis, root locus analysis, design process, PID controller and compensator design.
Microcontrollers - Fall 2024
Focus on programming in assembly and C, bus structures, interrupts, timing, real-time control, parallel and serial interfaces, support devices, disassemblers, and related topics.
Vibrations in an Elastic Continuum - Fall 2024
Analysis of single and multi degree-of-freedom systems for time dependent loads, including periodic and impact loads. Dynamical stability of thin-walled structures—beams, plates, and shells.
AI in Engineering - Spring 2025
An in-depth study of common machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts. Focus on applying machine learning to engineering applications.
Sensor Technology - Spring 2025
The operating principles and properties of sensors/transducers for the measurement of physical quantities in the mechanical domain, as well as the associated interface circuits.
Digital Image Processing - Fall 2025
An introduction to digital image processing, beginning with a discussion of imaging systems and storage of digital images then progressing to image filtering, segmentation, correlations, and applications in mechanical and aerospace engineering.