Work Experience

Manufacturing Technology SupportProcess Engineer · Boston, MA

Aug 2026 – Present

Co-leading a current state manufacturing maturity assessment for a pilot factory client, scoring operations across 10 process areas and 100+ evaluation topics spanning People, Process, and Technology on a 0–4 maturity scale
Architecting a repeatable self assessment tool enabling manufacturers to score maturity, log operational data, and benchmark against peer companies

PDM PrecastQuality Control Engineer · Des Moines, IA

May 2026 – Aug 2026

Spearheaded a $75,000 intern led fabrication shop redesign, restructuring material flow and converting the shop into a streamlined manufacturing line to increase throughput and reduce operational costs
Designed and implemented a just in time fabrication process producing plates and rebar to demand rather than in bulk, cutting outside material storage 80% and in plant material travel 34% while raising first pass quality above 95%
Executed 60+ multi point quality control inspections across precast concrete beds, identifying critical defects prior to pour and eliminating rework costs through early error detection

Iowa State University — FireWatch AI ResearchUndergraduate Research Assistant · Ames, IA

Dec 2025 – May 2026

Co-authored a published paper at I/ITSEC 2026 examining AI vs. human incident command in VR based firefighter training, analyzing how command mode shapes trainee communication and tactical decision making
Transcribed and analyzed 60+ radio communication recordings totaling roughly 15 hours of footage, comparing firefighter interaction patterns across AI and human incident command conditions to identify behavioral differences in tactical reasoning and reporting style

The Samuels GroupEngineering / Construction Externship · West Des Moines, IA

Jul – Aug 2025

Conducted 3 on site inspections across 5 disciplines, evaluating building technique, project management workflow, and safety compliance
Assisted with community engagement initiatives, including outreach at local events and service activities
Observed project managers, engineers, and business developers to gain exposure to multiple construction disciplines

Turner ConstructionEngineering / Construction Externship · West Des Moines, IA

Jul – Aug 2024

Assisted engineers, project managers, and superintendents on 5 high profile sites to inform process improvement recommendations
Gained office based exposure to project documentation, scheduling, and contractor coordination
Documented the deployment of digital platforms such as Procore and advanced scheduling software to enhance projects

Kumon Math and ReadingClass Instructor & Tutor · Johnston, IA

May 2022 – Aug 2025

Delivered personalized math and reading instruction to 50+ students, customizing lesson plans to match individual skill levels and learning goals
Managed grading and record keeping for 50+ students, using performance data to adjust workload and difficulty and drive measurable gains in test scores

Involvement

Engineers Without BordersDesign Team Member · Iowa State University

Aug 2025 – Present

Contributing to the engineering design of a medical clinic in Ullo, Ghana serving over 15,000 people, developing building specifications and technical layouts in Bluebeam and presenting design plans and progress to executive board members

Gold Congressional Award

May 2023 – May 2025

Earned the nation’s highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress after completing 400 service hours and surpassing rigorous personal development, physical fitness, and exploration milestones

ACE Competition TeamTeam Lead

May 2022 – Mar 2025

Led a 7 member team designing and presenting a sustainable transportation hub prototype to 200+ industry professionals and students, earning a $3,000 ACE competition scholarship

Iowa State UniversityBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering · 3.70 GPA

Ames, IAAug 2025 – Dec 2028

Dowling Catholic High SchoolGeneral Education · 4.3 GPA

West Des Moines, IAAug 2021 – May 2025

PythonRevitAutodesk InventorSolidWorksCADMechanical DesignEngineering DrawingsPrototyping

BluebeamProcoreBIMConstruction DocumentationProject CoordinationSchedulingQuality Control

Data AnalysisData VisualizationLeanSix SigmaContinuous ImprovementProcess OptimizationRoot Cause Analysis

OSHA 30Microsoft OfficeTechnical CommunicationProject PlanningProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration