EXPERIENCE
I have worked throughout my college career to ensure I gained the essential skills that aren't taught within an engineering degree. The companies I worked for range from small scale start-ups to large million dollar businesses. My experiences have helped prepare me for my career as an engineer. Below are the work and service experiences I have had and my duties within the roles I held.

Controls Software Engineer
Applied Medical
May 2022 - Present
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Simulated robot kinematics, dynamics, and control systems using ROS, ROS2 Control, Gazebo, C++, Python, Git, Simulink
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Implemented PID control and Computed Torque control through ROS2 and ROS2 Control for a single link and multi link
robot. -
Developed a calibration procedure and a test protocol in C++ using Conan Package Manager and CMake Build Tools for an
electro-surgical generator medical device. -
Used stochastic optimization techniques and simulation programmed in Python to evaluate the optimal position of medical equipment during surgical procedures.
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Wrote and reviewed medical device documentation for software application development and testing.
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Explored visualization techniques for simulating a real-world surgical procedure using Generative AI and artificial modeling
software.

Graduate Researcher
Arizona State University
July 2020 - May 2022
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Designed and implemented a PID pressure controller for soft robots incorporating mechatronic and pneumatic devices.
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Programmed FPGA board with Lucid and Verilog programming languages to work in succession with a python script on a Raspberry Pi.
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Analyzed control method using bandwidth measurements, filtering, and statistical analysis.
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Performed literature reviews on dynamic modelling and control methods for soft robots.

Controls Engineer
Delta Technology LLC
May 2021 - August 2021
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Designed electrical panels used to control palletizing system conveyors, drives, and robot.
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Programmed Fuji robot for pick-and-place application.
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Wrote PLC ladder logic to automate the palletizing system with the use of photo-eyes, contactors, conveyors, and the Fuji Robot.
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Updated mechanical drawings in SolidWorks for a regularly purchased machine to reduce manufacturing and assembly time.
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Designed additional automation components in SolidWorks

Residential Solar Designer
Vivint Solar
June 2019 - July 2020
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Ensured the structural viability of roofs where solar would be installed.
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Designed solar panel arrays using AUTOCAD, electrical tools, and structural tools.
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Determined electrical equipment and connection needed for solar.

Research Assistant
Brigham Young University
December 2018 - December 2019
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Obtained, analyzed and displayed soft robot data used to compare types of soft robots.
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Wrote, edited and revised paper on the importance of soft robot metrics.
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Tested SLAM algorithms as a control method for state estimation.
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Used depth cameras, point cloud libraries, and frame transformations to back out robot angles.

Teaching Assistant
Brigham Young University
August 2017 - June 2019
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Taught difficult dynamics and system dynamics concepts to approximately 300 students.
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Studied class material in depth to answer all students' questions.
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Held monthly test reviews for 50 students at a time.
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Evaluated the work of 300 students ensuring clear and complete solutions.

Robot Design Engineer
Benni Robot System
October 2018 - December 2018
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Integrated multiple circuits onto a single PCB
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Examined current robot design searching for improvements or changes that should be made.

Robotics Integration Engineer
Robot Palletizer
May 2018 - August 2018
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Assisted in the design, engineering and manufacturing of robot and conveyor integrated systems.
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Designed, modeled, and assembled end effectors used to pick-and-place product on pallets, in boxes, or on conveyors.
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Wired electrical panels following complex wiring diagrams.
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Modeled automation layouts for customer understanding.

Research Assistant
Brigham Young University
January 2018 - April 2018
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Created hydrophobic silicon surfaces using the micro-fabrication methods of photo lithography, E-beam evaporation, and STS etching.
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Trained on various microscopic methods.

Screen Printer
YBA Shirts
July 2015 - August 2017
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Printed logos on over 100,000 shirts, shorts, or jerseys.
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Trained 10 employees on common screen printing processes.
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Operated hydraulic machines for automated screen printing.

Service Coordinator
BYU ASME Chapter
August 2018 - April 2019
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Coordinated a design competition to serve a local non-profit with unfurling a large flag.
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Planned and assisted with networking events for mechanical engineering students.
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Carried out a robotics competition for elementary school kids to learn STEM concepts.

Events Coordinator
BYU Mechatronics Club
August 2018 - May 2019
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Coordinated events to teach other students mechatronics skills.
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Designed competitions for students to showcase the mechatronics skills they had learned.
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Engineered an autonomous vehicle with lane correction and GPS mapping.

Missionary
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
June 2013 - June 2015
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Volunteered at local food banks up to 3 times a week for two years.
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Taught English classes to native Spanish speakers once a week.
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Lead groups of up to 30 missionaries in their efforts to serve and teach the community.

Tutor
Brigham Young University
2015-2016
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Volunteered as a Calculus and Physics tutor to help students succeed in class.
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Taught difficult Calculus and Physics concepts in an easy to comprehend manner.