Resume

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Professional Objective

Mechanical Engineering student at Cornell University with experience spanning manufacturing analytics, mechanical design, finite element analysis, prototyping, testing, and dynamic-system modeling. As a Division I NCAA student-athlete, I bring discipline, accountability, and the ability to perform under demanding schedules. I am seeking full-time mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or operations opportunities beginning in 2027, with particular interest in the automotive and aerospace industries.

Engineering Experience

Engineering Intern — Eaton Corporation
Asheville, NC | Summer 2026

• Replaced a manual Excel process with a daily-updating Power BI dashboard tracking more than 91,000 non-stock part orders representing over $42 million in sales exposure
• Used Power Query, DAX, and conditional formatting to identify material shortages, past-due parts, supplier delays, and production-scheduling risks
• Improved cross-functional visibility for sales, scheduling, supply-chain, manufacturing, and operations teams
• Provided manufacturing data that helped validate the business need for additional hiring headcount
• Standardized an informal sales-engineering onboarding process into a repeatable four-week training progression

Engineering Projects

E-Bike Frame Design and Optimization — Cornell Mechanical Engineering

Redesigned and validated an aluminum e-bike frame for battery integration and top-tube removal.

• Developed a shell-element finite element model in ANSYS
• Evaluated frame stress and deformation under multiple realistic loading conditions
• Completed a mesh-convergence study to establish reliable simulation results
• Performed parametric wall-thickness analysis to evaluate design tradeoffs
• Maintained a minimum factor of safety of 3 across the evaluated loading conditions

Instrumented Torque Wrench Design — Cornell MAE 3270

Designed and analyzed a 3/8-inch-drive instrumented torque wrench rated for ±600 in-lbf.

• Performed analytical stress, strain, fatigue, and fracture calculations to size the wrench geometry and evaluate candidate materials
• Developed the CAD model in Fusion 360 and refined the geometry to improve strain-gauge sensitivity and stress distribution
• Conducted finite element analysis in ANSYS, including mesh refinement and principal-stress evaluation
• Achieved approximately 3% agreement between hand-calculated and finite element deflection
• Modeled the expected strain-gauge output using a half-bridge circuit configuration
• Managed CAD development and project milestones while coordinating work around academic and athletic commitments

RC Car Dynamic Modeling and Controls — Cornell System Dynamics

Developed a numerical vehicle model for use in controller design and performance analysis.

• Derived coupled differential equations for the motor and longitudinal vehicle dynamics
• Developed transfer functions from experimental feedback-control data
• Used MATLAB to analyze system response and support controller development
• Evaluated proportional-integral speed control, steering feedback, actuator saturation, and integrator windup
• Compared simulated behavior with experimental RC-car performance

Compact Multitool Design — Cornell Mechanical Design

Designed and prototyped a compact multitool intended to improve drawer-space efficiency.

• Led CAD modeling and iterative design refinement in Fusion 360
• Used 3D printing to evaluate fit, ergonomics, assembly, and functional performance
• Incorporated prototype-testing results into subsequent design revisions
• Contributed to design-for-manufacturability decisions and team design reviews
• Presented the completed prototype and supporting design rationale to course staff

Education

Cornell University — Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering — Expected May 2027
Business Minor

Relevant coursework: Mechanical Design, System Dynamics, Mechatronics, Engineering Materials, Heat Transfer, Thermo-Fluid Mechanics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Statics and Mechanics of Solids, and Python Programming

Technical Skills

• Mechanical design: Fusion 360, SolidWorks, CAD modeling, assemblies, engineering drawings, tolerances, parametric design, and design for manufacturability
• Engineering analysis: ANSYS, finite element analysis, shell modeling, mesh convergence, structural analysis, stress and strain analysis, and material selection
• Manufacturing and testing: 3D printing, prototype assembly, mechanical testing, strain gauges, data acquisition, and mechatronics
• Programming and data: MATLAB, Python, Power BI, Power Query, DAX, Excel, manufacturing analytics, and KPI visualization
• Engineering fundamentals: System dynamics, control systems, heat transfer, thermo-fluid mechanics, materials engineering, and mechanical design

Leadership and Service

Cornell Varsity Football — NCAA Division I Student-Athlete
2023–Present

• Balance Cornell’s mechanical engineering curriculum with more than 20 hours per week of practices, strength training, film study, competition, and travel
• Mentor younger teammates and contribute to a culture of accountability, preparation, and team performance
• Apply time management, communication, and composure under pressure across academic, athletic, and engineering environments

Boy Scouts of America — Life Scout
2013–2022

• Held leadership positions including Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Historian, and Den Chief
• Mentored younger scouts and developed skills in leadership, teamwork, organization, service, and responsibility

Hurricane Harbor Water Park — Lifeguard
Peoria, AZ | Summer 2023

• Maintained guest safety and responded to incidents in a high-traffic aquatic environment
• Worked with other lifeguards and operations personnel to enforce safety procedures and support daily park operations