Engineering at the edge of what's physically possible — in orbit, on the test stand, and in the lab.
Quantum Satellite · Founding Engineer
Active
T-REX Black Hole Explorer
NASA NIAC-funded mission to capture the first real-time video of Sagittarius A*. Led CAD modeling of engineering subsystems, thermal and structural analyses, quantum-link architecture design, and lab validation of quantum data-transmission components. Consortium spans Brown, Princeton Space Physics, MIT Lincoln Labs, Columbia, JPL, and Utah State.
Quantum Comms
VLBI Architecture
CAD / Structural Analysis
Satellite Bus Design
Mission Site →
Hybrid Propulsion · Mechanical Engineer
Active
Hybrid Rocket Engine — Columbia Rocketry
Developing high-temperature ablative liners and thermal protection systems for a 6-inch hybrid engine. Material characterization, resin formulation, regression-rate testing, and chamber/nozzle interface design under 500 psi operating loads. Integrated phenolic, composite, and RTV-bonded components to improve engine reliability and flight readiness.
Ablative TPS
Hybrid Propulsion
Thermal Analysis
Structural Loads
Collaborate →
Satellite Bus · Engineering Intern
2025
Satellite Payload Design — ONDO Space
Contributed to payload design and manufacturing for satellite bus development at Seraphim-backed ONDO Space, supporting deployment of 12 satellites. Built an AI-powered ArcGIS network planning tool that cut ground-station costs by 70%. Co-pitched the product to investors alongside the CEO.
Satellite Bus
Payload Design
ArcGIS / AI Integration
Network Planning
ONDO Space →
Astrophysics · Harvard & Smithsonian CfA
2022
Exoplanet Detection — Harvard CfA
Used MIT's TESS mission data for systematic exoplanet transit photometry across known planetary systems. Identified K2-18b as a priority candidate for biosignature analysis based on atmospheric composition modeling.
TESS Photometry
Transit Analysis
Python / Data Pipeline
Exoplanet Science
CfA →
EVA Systems · MARS-V / MDRS
2023–2025
EVA Suit Engineering — MDRS Analog Station
Led EVA suit engineering with UCCS scientists for Utah's Mars Desert Research Station analog. Executed design testing and failure analyses that measurably improved thermal protection and mobility for analog astronaut operations. Authored investment proposal and led multi-city fundraising campaigns.
EVA Systems
Thermal Protection
Failure Analysis
Analog Environments
MDRS →
EdTech · Founder & COO
2024–2025
HUR. — AI EdTech Platform
Co-founded and scaled an AI-powered education platform from zero to 10,000+ users and $100K ARR in under a year on $46K raised. Demonstrates ability to identify market opportunities, ship product fast, and drive commercial traction from day one.
AI / LLM Integration
Product Strategy
Venture Building
$100K ARR
Platform →
