🏃♀️ Excited to make a difference
Fresh out of university with a Bachelor's and Master's in Mechanical Engineering and Product Design, I'm eager to use my skills to create engaging products that promote social justice and equity. I have a passion for creative design and innovation, and I seek a role that challenges me, allows me to contribute to meaningful projects, and nurtures my growth in design.
Education
University of California Berkeley College of Engineering
M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering – Concentration in Product Design GPA: 4.0/4.0
Capstone Project: "Cheewara Assistive Hair Braiding Robot" — Directed comprehensive development of a patent-pending handheld hair braiding device from concept to MVP, accelerating braiding speeds by 10x through seamless ergonomic design and electromechanical component integration
Relevant Coursework: Finite Element Analysis, Human Centered Product Design, Advanced Product Development, Failure Analysis, Web Design
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering – GPA: 3.8/4.0
Capstone Project: "Vertical Take-off and Landing Drone" — Design and built a VTOL drone for the 2023 Vertical Flight Society Design-Build-Flight Competition. Recieved an award for the Preliminary Design Report (PDR) and recognition for a sustainable approach for drone design.
Relevant Coursework: Computer Aided Engineering, Advanced Product Development, Aircraft Engineering, Mechatronics, Advanced Manufacturing, Drone Control
Experience
Clocky Mechanical Engineering & Product Design Internship (2024)
Spearheaded the design of a rolling oloid consumer alarm clock through an iterative product design cycle by leveraging rapid prototyping and user testing to develop a novel product that encourages users to wake up
Developed over 30 concepts through ideation sketching, cardboard prototyping, and TPU 3D printing, evaluating for manufacturability while ensuring functionality, aesthetics, and optimal user experience
UC Berkeley Fung Institute, MEng Capstone Ambassador (2023-2024)
Represented the MEng capstone program to fellow students and provided feedback to staff on improvements to program.
Worked closely with the Fung Institute MEng Capstone program staff to help co-design the capstone experience through capstone and teaming focused events and community building throughout the year
Pioneered the role and set protocols and documentations for future ambassadors
Cooper Union Dept. of Information Technology Student Manager (2019-2023)
Managed and established protocol for a team of 20+ student workers
Established essential procedures for transition to online learning during global pandemic
Cooper Union Maker Space Laboratory Technician and Event Organizer (2021-2023)
Redesigned an inclusive maker community and home base for ideation by assisting students across disciplines in optimizing designs and streamlining manufacturing
Organized community events and led the creation of hands-on training courses to engage students in creative coding, 3D printing, and interdisciplinary collaboration
IDC Foundation AACE Lab Laboratory Technician (2021-2023)
Operated and maintained advanced fabrication tools, including FDM and SLA printers, metal laser cutters, CO2 lasers, vacuum form machines, mills, and CNC routers, by optimizing production times and reducing material waste
Streamlined manufacturing processes by optimizing 3D files for fabrication on wood, metals, and plastics to ensure high-quality production for over 450 students’ projects
Skills
Awards
The Cooper Union Mechanical Engineering Department (2023) – Service to the Department Award
Vertical Flight Society Design-Build-Flight Competition (2023) – Preliminary Design Report Award
NREL Solar Decathlon (2021) – Finalist Mixed-Use Multi-Family Building Division
NYSEF Cellular and Molecular Biology Division (2019) – 2nd Place Award
Languages
English – native & professional working proficiency
Spanish – elementary/intermediate proficiency
Cantonese – elementary proficiency
Mandarin – elementary proficiency
German – elementary proficiency
