Work Experience
A blend of technical internships, teaching roles, and hands-on engineering leadership
Turbomachinery Software Intern
Internship- Extended Axcent's automated CFD testing framework from single-solver (pbCFD) to dual-solver support by integrating FINE/Turbo (Cadence Design Systems), modifying Python automation scripts and adapting API calls to handle solver-specific execution flows, data handling, and post-processing differences.
- Implemented a polling-based solver monitoring function that periodically checks simulation status and gates data processing until completion, resolving a robustness issue where the pipeline terminated before solver output was fully generated.
- Conducted a geometric consistency study of 20+ Axcent blade profiles applied to axial turbine configurations, extracting parameters (camber, max thickness, LE/TE radii, unguided turning angle) across CW/CCW orientations and SI/British unit systems — findings directly identified bugs in Axcent's blade geometry implementation.
Reinforcement Learning Research Assistant
Research- Contributing to an AI research project focused on developing and evaluating Reinforcement Learning agents (SAC & DDPG) to autonomously control a vehicle in a custom driving simulator (CARLoS).
- Integrating prebuilt RL algorithms (Stable-Baselines3) into a Python-based, low-fidelity simulation environment by adapting agent-environment interactions and implementing Gym-style interfaces for training and evaluation.
- Benchmarking SAC and DDPG performance against reward convergence, policy stability, and generalization to unseen driving scenarios to inform future high-fidelity simulator integration.
Undergraduate Research Assistant – Gas Turbine Lab
Research- Built an Excel-Python computational tool implementing Aungier's deviation angle correlations with Mach-dependent branching (M=1, M>0.5, M≤0.5) across four blade rows (S1, R1, S2, R2) of a turbine cascade, using Python's fsolve to converge deviation angle and throat opening values through iterative root-finding.
- Automated multi-stage turbine parameter analysis in Python — reading inputs directly from Excel, reproducing Aungier-based calculations, and updating outputs on input changes — replacing manual Goal Seek iteration and enabling rapid aerodynamic design exploration.
- Designed and iteratively prototyped a custom five-arm pitot rake in PETG via 3D printing for the ERAU turbine cascade rig, progressing from a two-arm fit-check prototype to a final external-mount structure supporting five simultaneous pitot tube measurements, eliminating the need for repeated single-probe test runs.
C&DH Software Developer – Project COMET
Design Team- Designing and developing real-time flight software in C for a 12U CubeSat featuring mmWave inter-satellite communication, contributing to a scalable, low-latency space network architecture.
- Building modular applications within NASA's Core Flight System (cFS) on Ubuntu Linux to control satellite subsystem operations, implement automated fault-recovery algorithms, and manage various spacecraft modes.
- Contributing to the design of a high-throughput (500+ Mbps) autonomous satellite communication system as part of NASA's University Nanosatellite Program (UNP) launch competition.
Compressor Team Lead – Project Aether
Design Team- Designing the centrifugal impeller stage for a 300 kW turboshaft engine, defining blade geometry to meet target pressure ratio and mass flow specified by thermodynamic cycle analysis.
- Using CFTurbo to generate preliminary impeller blade profiles, meridional flow paths, and splitter vane configurations for initial aerodynamic evaluation.
- Coordinating with thermodynamic cycle analysts to reconcile impeller inlet/exit conditions with overall engine operating requirements.
Software Engineer Intern
Internship- Architected and prototyped a Local Business Management Platform covering inventory control, customer management, and sales tracking for small retail business deployment.
- Optimized SQL queries, enhancing data accuracy by 20% and reducing report processing time by 30%.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement Java-based features using Agile methodologies.
Teaching Assistant – EGR 115 (Intro to Computing for Engineers)
Teaching- Guided students through MATLAB programming, numerical methods, and algorithmic problem-solving.
- Provided structured feedback and one-on-one help sessions to improve students' coding proficiency and logic.
- Led collaborative lab sections, enhancing peer-to-peer learning and fostering computational thinking.
Peer Mentor – EGR 101 (Introduction to Engineering)
Teaching- Mentored first-year engineering students through academic and professional development, helping them navigate course expectations, campus resources, and the transition to university-level engineering coursework.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions covering study strategies, engineering discipline overviews, and problem-solving approaches aligned with EGR 101 course objectives.
- Provided one-on-one guidance to help students build early confidence in technical coursework and develop habits for long-term academic success.
Electrical Head – ERIC Oblique-Wing RC Aircraft
Design Team- Led the design of custom PCBs, telemetry systems, and power distribution networks for an oblique-wing RC aircraft inspired by NASA AD-1.
- Integrated electrical components for real-time control, data logging, and sensor fusion.
- Presented intermediate prototype and roadmap to MicaPlex mentors for external development opportunities.