Background
I’m drawn to engineering because it challenges me to think both practically and creatively, shaping designs that not only work on paper but also perform in the real world. I enjoy working with systems that move, adapt, and interact, where precision and imagination meet to create something greater than the sum of its parts. Mathematics plays an important supporting role, providing a framework to analyze problems and refine ideas.
Just as important to me is the collaborative side of engineering. Leading teams, mentoring peers, and sharing knowledge through outreach have shown me the value of building communities around innovation. Now continuing my path at NC State, I’m excited to keep pushing my technical rigor, creativity, and meaningful impact.
Outside of engineering, I’ve spent over a decade on the tennis court, where competing and captaining my team taught me resilience and adaptability. I also enjoy power sports and anything automotive/racing, which tend to connect back to the same fascination with motion and design that drives my technical work.
Experience
Undergraduate Research Assistant
NCSU Engineering Mechanics and Space Systems Lab | Oct 2025 – Present
- Contributing to the MAARCO project in the Engineering Mechanics and Space Systems Laboratory (EMSSL), focusing on modeling and control of a twin-screw rover for multi-terrain mobility
- Developing and validating dynamics and control simulations in Project Chrono across sand and water environments to develop visual simulation and validate dynamical model
Freshman Recruit
Pack Motorsports (NC State Formula SAE Team) | Sept 2025 – Present
- Training focused on machining (manual mill and lathe) for part fabrication.
- Studying Matlab, Simulink, and FEA to prepare for subsystem contributions.
- Studying race car design through resources such as Tune to Win
Software Team Member
AquaPack Robotics (RoboSub Team) | Sept 2025 – Present
- Learning Rust to contribute to team's AUV codebase
- Applying prior ROS2 experience to help integrate a StereoLabs Zed X camera.
- Supporting development of autonomous navigation and perception systems.
Student Design Competition Team Member
ASME Student Section at NC State | Sept 2025 – Present
- Collaborate with peers to solve applied design challenges through the ASME Student Design Competition.
- This year's SDC involves delivering different garbage/recycling units safely and correctly through a model city.
- Engage in seminars, professional events, and service initiatives through the ASME student chapter.
Co-Captain & Mechanical Lead
FIRST Robotics Competition Team 900, The Zebracorns | October 2023 - April 2025
- Guided team through loss of mentors and heavy senior turnover pre-2025 to the 2nd best season in 23-year history, winning 2025 FNC District and State Championships, ranking 2nd in NC, and setting a team-record peak EPA of 1724.
- Directed 25-member mechanical and 5-member CAD team, dedicating ~50 hrs/week during peak build season to oversee prototyping, fabrication, and assembly of 150 lb competition robots.
- Designed master geometry, drivetrains, elevators, and shooters while mentoring juniors on subsystems; authored configurable sheet metal bumper design used by 100+ teams worldwide; managed team Onshape enterprise and public CAD releases.
Researcher & Team Lead
NCSSM Research in Mathematics | January 2024 - February 2025
- Led 3-person of students from NCSSM’s selective RMath program, engaging in rigorous problem-solving and proof technique
- Researched exotic integrals of the arctangent function, alongside complex analysis independent study in the fall.
- Independently worked with another student on an exploration of perfect Faro shuffling
- Presented at 2024 NCSSM Research Symposium and got distinction from the Chancellor
Co-Founder
RISE with YETI STEM Outreach Initiative | May 2023 - July 2024
- Provided affordable STEM education to students in under-resourced schools, introducing over 60 students to robotics, business, and sustainability
- Raised $3000+ in sponsorships and reached out to 5 Title I schools in the Charlotte area
- Personally taught daily lessons for 3 weeks, during July 2023 and 2024 to students at QCRA
Men’s Varsity Captain
NCSSM Tennis Team | February 2024 - April 2025
- Captained 15-member tennis team for 2024 and 2025 Spring tennis season
- Achieved 3rd in 2024 NCHSAA 2A State Men’s Tennis Championships in Doubles
- Won Super Six (Durham/Raleigh area) 1A/2A All-Conference Award
Member
Math Clubs – Ardrey Kell & NCSSM | 2021–2025
- Competed in HMMT, Duke Math Meet, College of Charleston Math Meet, and Math Madness.
- Three-time AIME qualifier (AMC 12), placed top 3 in CofC LIII in 2023 and 2024
STEM Outreach Mentor
FIRST Tech Challenge & Local Schools | 2022–2025
- Volunteered 40+ hours at FIRST events and served as referee/mentor.
- Taught CAD/robotics workshops at Omni Montessori and NCSSM.
Design Lead
Engineering Competitions (TSA, Conrad Challenge, BWSi CubeSat) | 2021–2024
- Led design for TSA teams (3× State Finalists, Nationals Qualifier).
- 2023 Conrad Challenge Semi-Finalist and CubeSat Challenge participant.
High School Intern
Comake | September 2024 - December 2024
- Developed AI-enabled data deduplication algorithms for City of Atlanta tourism website.
- Improved process efficiency by ~30 hours/month through prompt engineering and automation.
Tennis Player
USTA & Academy Training | 2013 – Present
- Competed in USTA tournaments for 8 years with 20+ regional and state-level trophies.
- Achieved a peak UTR of 7.5.
Student
AwesomeMath Summer Program | 2023 – 2024
- Completed Level II and III coursework in algebra, number theory, combinatoric, and geometry.