Master of Science in Space Studies GPA 3.7 Relevant Coursework: Design for Aerospace Environments, Engineering Leadership, Orbital Mechanics, Space Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Material Science GPA: 3.08 Relevant Coursework: Mechanical Systems Design, Project Management, Computational Methods, Aircraft Performance
Two-year early college high school program at University of North Texas GPA: 3.64 Relevant Coursework: Computer Science, Physics
AIAA – American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
SHPE – Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
SEDS – Students for Exploration and Development of Space
PMI – Project Management Institute
Software: CAD (Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Onshape), Mesh modeling (Blender, Z-brush, Rhino), 3D model slicing (GrabCad, Preform, Cura, Reactor), LaTeX, Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite (Project for PM).
Hardware: Machine shop, Microcontrollers, Additive Manufacturing (FDM, Resin, Polyjet, SLS), Laser Cutting, Waterjet, CNC routing
Coding Languages: Intermediate C++, C, and Python. Intermediate competency with Linux OS. Beginner Javascript
Spoken/Written Languages: Fluent in Spanish, Intermediate in German.
Soft Skills: Project management, Attention to Detail, Cross-industry communication, Continuous Learning, Resource acquisition, Gantt scheduling, Leadership, Adaptability, Perseverance
Interests: Astronautics, Piloting single-engine aircraft, Music Composition, Rock Climbing, Figure Skating
Complex Decision Making: When I began in my role as a Program Manager in the Innovation Co-Lab, I probed where staff services was not fulfilling the program mission, sensed disconnect between public offerings and the skillset of staff, and established new scheduling and client connection opportunities for university-wide accessibility. 2022
Chaotic Decision Making: During my Project Edge directorship, I pivoted an in-person, week-long program to a 3-day virtual event plan, sensed feedback from hired staffing teams, and responded with improved structures for program execution. 2020
Complicated Decision Making: In my Space Settlement Design Competition Vice presidency, I sensed relevant RFP points for key impact, analyzed progress of teams, and responded by bringing teams together on key decisions and preparing for appropriate design pitches. 2017
Program Manager of 3D printing & Design Teams June 2022 – June 2023
- Directed the program development during merger of 3D printing, CAD, and prototyping services
- I led the program development using my expertise in the 3D printing service and DesignHub prototyping team and pattern recognition from previous client and staff handling experiences to optimize how clients were received and how design engineers organized their work.
- Managed procurement and maintenance of the lab’s high-end 3D printing machines totaling $1 million in assets
- Restructured the service model and built out the finance model for the creation of a cost center
- I mentored the student staff by training them on the different 3d printing equipment and bringing them to client meetings to learn the relevant information and problem solving.
- I created lab safety protocols and training guides over 3D slicing software and 3D printers, then managed training and hiring
Technical Operator for Bluesmith 3D-Printing February 2021 – November 2021
- Operated and consulted for SLA, Polyjet, SLS, and FDM additive manufacturing projects in lab and medical applications.
- I used systems thinking to understand how the machines interfaced with sliced files and how the mechanisms worked.
- I learned how to optimize print quality and troubleshoot mechanical issues on SLA, Polyjet/Multi-jet, SLS printers.
- Consulted with clients on slicing preparations, printing method choices, and material compatibility for final applications
Project Manager & Design Engineer August 2020 – May 2022
- Handled 20+ projects and meetings with design engineers and clients from initial napkin sketch to product delivery
- I used domain knowledge of mechanical design and deductive reasoning to apply manufacturing knowledge to unique design requests from hospital and lab settings.
- I learned how to run projects efficiently, the balance of portfolios, and client partnership skills.
- I mentored the design engineers by guiding them through prototyping challenges and building BOMs.
- Improved patient, researcher, and team experiences by designing and mesh modeling then manufacturing products for clients
Teaching Assistant Fall 2021
- Provided course assistance to professor and class for Mechanical Engineering Analysis for Design [ME 321]
- Prepared and guided laboratory experiments and procedures
- Provided coursework tutoring and graded student work
Mars Policy Report Architect May – December 2021
- Curated and finalized research findings on space travel, economics, and sustainability for policy stakeholders
- Graphically designed the 137-page policy report using LaTeX software and assisted team’s website design (ourmartian.world)
Trip Leader and Facility Staff August 2018 – May 2022
- Organized and led trips with a small team by coordinating travel, food provision, and trained first aid certification
- Managed rental purchases and visitor safety. Instructed climbing safety and skills lessons and set up wall equipment
Tour Guide Summer 2018
- Led several tram tours daily of 200+ visitors at a time throughout NASA’s Johnson Space Center
- Prioritized visitor safety, cultivated extensive knowledge and history over space center, coordinated tour scheduling
Documenter Summer 2017
- Researched and gathered specifications for machinery and parts for current project documentation
- Organized project data in comparison with real time development and shipment deadlines
- Designed satellite component using CAD to 3D print case for compact internal storage, prepared for final assembly of systems
Program Director January – September 2020
- Scaled a 20-person program to 150 participants during the pivot to a virtual video conference event
- Coordinated 40+ speakers for students to learn from entrepreneurs and apply skills in workshops
- Instructed Design Sprint methodologies to participants and led them to practice by creating their own projects
Bamboo Construction Independent Project Fall 2020
Independent study on natural resource utilization and construction methodologies ・Designed and built a bike shed structure using Autodesk Inventor & VR Minecraft for visualization of ideas ・Researched material properties and post-processing techniques of bamboo for construction
Website Administrator July 2020 – May 2022 ・Updated and maintained club website through GitHub using JavaScript
・Modeled on Inventor and made carbon fiber layups for iterations of rocket body and avionics bay on single stage rocket ・Planned and designed separation and recovery components for 2-stage rocket National Space Society and Aerospace Education Competitions Space Settlement Design Competitor and Volunteer February 2017 – Present “SSDC” competitions center on a complete settlement design proposal including structural, automation, operation, human design, and marketing components in the style of a 3-day hackathon ・At regionals 2017, I led the winning team as a ‘Vice President’ leader. International’s 2017 I worked in runner-up team as an architectural design member. Spring 2020 competed in the accompanying entrepreneurship tournament. Summer 2020 and Fall 2023 mentored international participants as a volunteer University of North Texas Physics Lab Denton, TX Lab Assistant for Particle Accelerator Research September 2017-May 2018 ・Researched performance of and assisted mechanical tune up on the particle accelerator ・Refurbished particle accelerator by taking apart and replacing magnetic torquers, rewiring the control panel (soldering new board) and more