About Me
I am a multidisciplinary engineer specializing in automation, robotics, and marine systems. My experience includes control theory, automation, CAD design, robotics, and data analysis, with a particular focus on autonomous underwater vehicles and marine systems.
Education
I earned my dual B.S. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute, one of the world's most unique engineering institutions. Subsequently, I completed my M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at MIT, where I served as a graduate research assistant in the Marine Autonomy Lab, focusing on computer science, autonomy, control systems, and simulation.
Skills
Programming
- Python (2020 - Present)
- Numpy
- Pandas
- DateTime
- Matplotlib
- C++ (2021 - Present)
- C++ 11
- C++ 17
- STL
- Boost
- Matlab (2022 - Present)
- Bash (2022 - Present)
- Neural Net design/training (2022 - Present)
CAD
- Solidworks (2019 - Present)
- Rhino (2020 - Present)
- Fusion 360 (2018)
Work Experience
SAAB Inc Autonomous Undersea Division (June 2024 - Present)
As a systems engineer at Saab Inc., I lead technical development on a low-cost UUV project and contribute to long-range AUV development. My work includes file management automation, seakeeping analysis, and participation in the company's AI learning initiative.
NATO STO CMRE (Jan-Feb 2022)
During my internship in the young scientist program, I analyzed collaborative control engine capabilities for position error estimation, gaining deep insights into acoustics and autonomy paradigms.
Hydroid (Summer 2021)
As an engineering intern at Huntington Ingalls Mission Systems (formerly Hydroid), I focused on passive roll compensation, efficiency optimization, and control authority improvements for the Remus 300 platform.
ThayerMahan (Jan-Feb 2021)
As an engineering intern, I designed and constructed tools and processes for in-house PCB prototyping technology (still in use as of Fall 2024), redesigned and 3D-printed components for a new platform, and assisted with system testing.
Key Lakes Shipping (Jan-March 2020)
As an engine room cadet aboard the Arthur M. Anderson steamship in Toledo, OH, I assisted with maintenance and ship upkeep. I also completed a report outlining many onboard systems, how they work, and the system requirements. This report included fully traced schematics for each system in autocad.
NASSCO (Jan-Feb 2019)
During my freshman year internship at General Dynamics NASSCO, I gained hands-on experience in ship manufacturing, including welding, grinding, and machinery installation.
Other Experience
Personal Server Management (Spring 2023 - Present)
Managing multiple Docker containers on a home server, including port forwarding configuration, Caddy reverse proxy setup, and DNS service interfacing.
MIT Project Manus Makerspace Mentor (Spring 2023 - Present)
As a volunteer mentor, I supervise shop operations, train new members on equipment usage, and assist with both personal and research projects. I manage a fleet of 6 FDM 3D printers and provide instruction on 3D printing, laser cutting, and milling operations.
Interior Firefighter (Fall 2017 - Spring 2022)
Served as an interior firefighter with the Plandome Fire Department during high school and college summers, earning National Firefighter 1 certification.
PADI Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver (2017)
PADI certified as an advanced open water scuba diver.