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Location

Blacksburg, VA
Boston, MA
Education
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
    August 2023 - April 2027
    expected degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Electrical Engineering
Work Experience
    Boeing
    September 2024 - present
    company
    Boeing
    overview
    - Mentored by two Boeing industry coaches on a 4-month interdisciplinary project, collaborating with All Wheels Up - AWU) to improve aircraft accessibility for wheelchair users - Developed an electromagnetic locking system that secures wheelchairs during flight, meeting rigorous standards set by aviation authorities - Designed and implemented a GUI, enabling wheelchair users to autonomously control the magnetic lock system - Gained practical industry experience in aircraft design, focusing on seat modules, retrofitting aircraft, and prototyping designs for commercial accessibility
    Frith Lab
    Undergraduate Lab Assistant
    Blacksburg, VA, US
    January 2024 - present
    Dr Zin Lin Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
    Blacksburg, VA, US
    January 2024 - present
    Virginia Tech Competitive Robotics Organization
    Autonomous Workcell Design Team Engineer
    Blacksburg, VA, US
    January 2024 - present
Skills
3d Models3D PrintingAerospace ManufacturingAgricultureAircraft DesignArduinoAviationCNC MachiningComputer ProgrammingComputer SimulationCoordination SkillsC++ (Programming Language)Creating PrototypesElectrical and Computer EngineeringElectrical InstallationsElectromagnetismElectronicsFinite Element MethodsKnowledge of Electrical EngineeringKnowledge of EngineeringLaser CuttingLeadershipLTspiceManufacturingMATLABMedical MaterialsMentoringNumerical ComputingPartial Differential EquationPhotonicsPhysicsPrintingPython (Programming Language)Research SkillsRetrofittingRobotics Design and ProductionSelf MotivationSoldering SkillsSolidWorks (CAD)StreamlineStudent EngagementSystemVerilogTopologyVerilog