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Professional Experiences

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Mechanical Design Engineer, Vera C. Rubin Observatory

Sept. 2023 - Present

  • FEA optimization of 3.42m & 8.4m telescope mirrors, correcting optical deformation caused by Zernike modes.

  • FEA structural analysis to ensure stress safety limits of optics support systems under static and dynamic loading conditions.

  • Developed rapid feedback methods using FEA and statistical analysis to evaluate stress and corrective actuator forces for optics.

  • Executed detailed design and documentation of telescope support structures using SolidWorks PDM and ANSI Y14.5 GD&T standards.

  • Calculated flow rates, head losses, and thermal loads for HVAC systems supporting three chillers rated at 203 kW each.

  • Designed and analyzed 70kW backup cooling system for a data center, including detailed pipe sizing and head-loss assessments.

  • Installed and tested of a vacuum lifting fixture for the integration of a 16-ton, 8.4m M1M3 mirror and support cell.

  • Delivered technical reviews, installation procedures, project proposals, and conducted vendor bid evaluations.

  • Extensive on-site experience performing engineering tasks at observatory facilities in Chile, at elevations up to 8,900 feet.

Engineering Intern, Blink Charging Co.

Sept. 2022 - Sept. 2023

  • Supported EVSE PD team with CAD modeling and drafting using SolidWorks with ANSI Y-14.5 GD&T standards.

  • Performed structural wind load calculation as per ASCE 7-16 for pedestal with FOS 2.3 and validated using CFD.

  • Assisted EVSE product development with concept design, ECN, and product launch.

  • Delivered engineering documents, product manuals, and ECN for Blink Mobile Charger.

  • Delivered EVSE hardware testing system using Arduino, Python, and NEMA components with remote access capability

Thermal Engineer Lab Aide, Interplanetary Initiative Lab at ASU

July 2022 - Dec. 2022

  • Performed random vibration analysis (PSD) for 1U Cube-Sat using Ansys.

  • Thermal analysis of 3U Cube-Sat in Low Earth Orbit using Thermal Desktop.

  • Integrated and delivered enhanced cooling solution for satellite testing TVAC at 10-3 Torr & -125℃.

Marston Theater Tech., School of Earth and Space Exploration at ASU

Nov. 2021 - Aug. 2022

  • Develop content and navigate a 3D show that simulates the Universe using real data for astronomy outreach.

  • Prepare renderings using planetarium software "Sky-Skan" for courses in astrophysics and cosmology.

  • K-12 Earth and Space Exploration outreach programs.

Graduate Student Assistant, Arizona State University

Aug. 2021 - May 2022

  • Grading assignments and exams for CHE-211, “Introduction to Chemical Processing”.

  • Proctored and evaluated course exams for 60 students each semester.

Engineering Skillsets

Simulation and Analysis Tools: ANSYS | COMSOL Multiphysics | AbaqusCAE | Thermal Desktop

CAD Design Tools: Solidworks | AutoCAD | Fusion 360

Statistical Analysis Tools: MATLAB | Arduino | Python | Mathematica

Productivity Tools: MS Office | Google Suite | JIRA

Awards and Certifications

  • NFF | OSHA: Certified Forklift Operator

  • Graduate Scholarship: Interplanetary Initiative Award, Spring 2023

  • Cornell edX: A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations

  • Udemy: PCB/Electronics: Thermal Management, Cooling, and Derating | CFD simulations in COMSOL Multiphysics

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