Production and Engineering Intern
Spring 2023 & Summer 2024
Learned about production/manufacturing processes, quality control, and system testing
Performed and analyzed test results for motor/propeller thrust testing, power load testing, and filtration testing
Setup and operated six figure tethered sUAS systems using Mission Planner and QGroundControl
Designed, manufactured, and documented an automated electrical load bank for 0.7-7 kW
Electrical Engineering Intern Summer 2022
Designed PCBs for communication systems
Designed structural elements for sUAS
Learned about the patenting process
Operated and acted as a safety observer for sUAS operations
Lead Instructor
Summer 2019 - Winter 2021/22
Lead programs designed to teach underserved youth about drone technology
Review, recommend, edit and create curriculum to stay current with the drone industry
To date, taught over two hundred students from eight different countries (U.S.A., U.K., Nigeria, etc.)
Model Aviation Expert and Sales Clerk
Winter 2019 - Winter 2021/22
Model aviation subject matter expert with open and closing responsibilities
Managed and completed repairs for ground and air remote control vehicles
Student Trainee (Engineering)
Summer 2021
Researched counter small unmanned aircraft systems (CsUAS)
Designed and improved electrical and hardware solutions for testing the CsUAS system
Created a new solution delivering a more efficient and reliable test system
Co-Owner and Pilot in Command
Summer 2018 - Summer 2021
Manage finances, communications, web development, and over 300 flights as the Pilot in Command
U16 Assistant Ski Racing Coach
Winter 2020/21
Organized and demonstrated equipment for drills and training exercises to improve young ski racers abilities
Summer Retail Merchandizer
Summer 2020
Represented brand products by improving shelf displays and auditing products in retail markets
PCB - Printed Circuit Board
sUAS - small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
NAWCAD - Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division
CsUAS - Counter small Unmanned Aircraft Systems