Mechanical Engineering Intern
🏢 SwirlX
📍San Diego, CA
Worked on developing and testing compact, 3D-printed heat exchangers to improve thermal performance and water efficiency in data centers. Supported prototyping, performance analysis, and product documentation as part of a sustainability-driven hardware team.
Energy Engineer
🏢 DERConnect
📍 San Diego, CA
Contributed to projects advancing clean energy adoption, including testing batteries for electric construction vehicles and analyzing EV charging data to identify inefficiencies and improve infrastructure planning. Currently involved in a project to integrate machine learning into grid systems, aiming to make them more adaptive and reliable.
Work Experience
R&D Intern
🏢 Pyramid Engineering
📍 Auckland, New Zealand
Assisted in material testing and process documentation for chemical coatings used in aerospace components. Developed SOPs, conducted research on thermal and corrosion-resistant materials, communicated with vendors and collaborated with the lab team to ensure compliance with testing protocols.
Teaching Assistant
🏢 Rady School of Management
📍San Diego, CA
Led weekly sections for an undergraduate course titled Managing Diverse Teams with 100+ students. Supported grading, facilitated peer feedback, and developed a Qualtrics-based survey system to streamline private evaluations and improve student engagement.