Experience
Technical contributions to robotics teams and engineering competitions
Electrical Design Intern
Avidrone Aerospace Inc.
Key Contributions:
- Troubleshot electronic systems and performed hands-on modifications to critical PCBs, including component-level soldering, wiring, and hardware revisions
- Implemented revisions to pre-existing PCB designs to support experimental hardware modifications and improve system functionality
- Worked alongside firmware and mechanical teams to integrate and test experimental modifications across electrical, software, and mechanical subsystems
- Participated in flight testing of modified drone systems, diagnosing issues and evaluating hardware changes under real operating conditions
- Contributed to the team's 1st-place finish in the DARPA Heavy Lift Challenge
Member of Electrical & Mechanical Subteams
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC 1325 Inverse Paradox)
Key Contributions:
- Contributed to mechanical assembly of competition robot, ensuring proper integration of all subsystems
- Performed electrical wiring and system integration following FRC electrical standards and safety protocols
- Conducted comprehensive testing procedures to ensure operational readiness for regional tournaments
- Participated in team problem-solving sessions to optimize robot performance and competition strategy
- Collaborated with programming team to troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues
Team Lead / Programmer / Driver
FIRST Robotics Competition (Demo Team FRC 9996)
Key Contributions:
- Designed, built, and programmed a competitive robot for FRC post-season tournaments in a team of six members
- Led the team through complete robot development cycle from initial design to competition-ready system
- Developed match strategies and operated the robot in competition under high-pressure, time-constrained environments
- Competed at Robots@CNE 2023, advancing to the alliance playoffs as a new demo team
- Coordinated cross-functional collaboration between programming, mechanical, and electrical subsystems
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
McMaster University
Currently pursuing Bachelor of Engineering degree at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. Focused on developing skills in robotics, embedded systems, and engineering fundamentals through coursework and hands-on projects. I am in my second year of the Mechatronics Engineering (Co-op) program.