Experience
Team Lead - Cornell Mars Rover
Astrotech Subteam Member - Cornell Mars Rover
Mechanical Engineering Intern - L3Harris
Leading and administering a 50+ student project team with the objective to design, build, and test a rover system to annually compete in the University Rover Challenge. Coordinating weekly work sessions and all-hands meetings as well as overseeing preliminary, critical, and final design reviews; maintaining online communication through Slack and documentation through Confluence. Managing budgets, processing orders, and overseeing outreach to industry sponsors as well as fundraising through our alumni network; Organizing networking sessions connecting members with industry-leading partners. Click the button below to learn more about our team.
Mechanical Engineering Intern - L3Harris
Astrotech Subteam Member - Cornell Mars Rover
Mechanical Engineering Intern - L3Harris
Created and tracked part numbers for different components using Teamcenter PLM. Developed a test procedure to verify thermal conductivity of interface materials using commercial off-the-shelf and custom machined parts, defining requirements from heat transfer calculations. Designed stackable Input/Output test modules in Siemens NX and prototyped with Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing. Gained exposure to ANSYS Icepak for electronic packaging thermal analysis and authored environmental analysis reports (fluid contamination, sand & dust, explosive atmosphere) to validate designs for customer review.
Astrotech Subteam Member - Cornell Mars Rover
Astrotech Subteam Member - Cornell Mars Rover
Astrotech Subteam Member - Cornell Mars Rover
Learned about multiple engineering axioms such as design, manufacturing, compatibility, and collaboration in the context of a science collection and analysis system on board of a rover specialized for Mars-like terrain. Modeled designs in CAD software, implementing efficient design-for-manufacturing practices, that are mostly 3D printed and used on board the rover for different science tasks. Based designs and systems from scientific procedures that uses different measures to analyze soil for the presence of life.
Music Team Leader - Red Hook Art Project
Astrotech Subteam Member - Cornell Mars Rover
Educated school-age children with prepared lessons on rudimentary guitar exercises, basic music theory, and music composition with digital audio workstations and MIDI. Engaged and communicated with children from diverse ethnic backgrounds through language barriers. Assisted with managing supplies and maintained technology and equipment throughout the art studio. Click the button below to find out more about Red Hook Art Project's mission.
Ground Central Coffee, Lynbrook; Cashier and Maintenance
Operated a POS system, stocked items, and prepared beverages and food items. Operated and maintained different hospitality systems, including ovens, barista bars, and coffee drippers. Sanitized and cleaned shelves, tables, and floors. Occasionally helped set up and operate events such as open mics and fairs. Provided excellent customer service.
Lead Guitar - St. Paul's African Methodist Episcopal Church
Played lead guitar for the Worship Band of the St Paul’s African Methodist Episcopal Church for Sunday Morning services.
Ukraine Relief Donation Packing with Chabad of Hewlett
Participated in the packaging of various different supplies including clothing and food which were donated to Ukraine for citizens who were hurt by the war. Click the button below to read the full story published by the LI Herald.
ConcreteJungleGym Internship
Pursued to learn under Lev Pekarsky’s wing about how ConcreteJungleGym machines were built to be public fitness equipment made out of common materials such as plywood, scrap metal, and concrete. Studied the physics behind the machines and their mechanics. Gained insight on CAD modeling. Click the button below to learn more about ConcreteJungleGym's innovations.
Joshua Lafazan Reelection Campaign Internship
Cryocure Cryotherapy Wellness Center, Hewlett
Assisted Joshua Lafazan to help him win a second term for Legislator for the 18th District of Nassau County. Canvased around Syosset neighborhoods to let constituents know about Mr. Lafazan’s politics and agenda, and assisted constituents with absentee ballot registrations. Brainstormed in groups to figure out solutions and recommendations for bills and topics on Mr. Lafazan’s campaign. Participated in public speeches and debates. Click the button below to learn more about Mr. Lafazan.
Cryocure Cryotherapy Wellness Center, Hewlett
Cryocure Cryotherapy Wellness Center, Hewlett
Assisted in different multidisciplinary wellness procedures including full-body and local cryotherapy treatments. Answered calls and questions from clients, scheduled appointments, advertised and sold memberships and packages, and operated cryotherapy machinery involving liquid nitrogen.
“Beyond Control” Band organized by Al Pennachio
“Beyond Control” Band organized by Al Pennachio
Rehearsed and performed with a band organized by Al Pennachio and consists of his students, who are musically skilled and play numerous instruments. Sang and played drums, guitar, saxophone, and bass to well known jazz and rock tunes. Performed in many different festivals, fairs, concerts, and fundraisers, including raising $3,000 for the Tourette’s Association of America and the Arts Below Sunrise Music and STEM festival.