About
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I am a mechanical engineer with undergraduate and master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering and a strong background in industry, modeling, and field systems. I also recently earned a master’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences, where I applied engineering principles to environmental and air quality problems.
My recent, academic research focused on extending GEOS-Chem, a global atmospheric chemistry model, to represent chloride rich dust emissions from shrinking saline lakes across the western United States. This work combined physical modeling, environmental data analysis, and software development in Python and Fortran, managed through Git based collaboration.
Alongside my modeling work, I was deeply involved in multiple field campaigns through the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, applying my mechanical engineering and industry experience to real-world instrumentation challenges. I led the design, fabrication, and installation of a 30 foot aerosol inlet and support structure for a remote field site in the Wasatch Mountains. Using SolidWorks, machining, and civil and mechanical construction methods, I helped build and install a field ready system that is now collecting aerosol and meteorological data for cloud seeding and air quality studies.
I am strongly driven by creative engineering design and hands-on execution. Whether at work or on personal projects, I am always looking for ways to apply and grow my technical skills by solving real problems. The outdoors is also a big part of my life, which is why I have been especially drawn to projects that connect engineering with environmental understanding, protection, and exploration.
Deploying an imaging probe at Storm Peak Lab (located at Mt Werner summit in Steamboat, CO) on a custom mount I designed
Custom built and programmed CNC Plotter - a COVID home project
Climbing at The Pile in Big Cottonwood, Utah
Career Objective
I am seeking an engineering role where I have the freedom and responsibility to tackle complex technical problems through creative design and hands-on execution. I’m motivated by work that allows me to apply and grow my core engineering skills while taking ownership of real systems from concept through deployment/execution.
While I am especially drawn to projects connected to the environment, nature, and field-deployed systems, I am not limited to any single industry. I am most interested in teams that value thoughtful design, strong technical foundations, and practical problem solving, whether the application is environmental, industrial, or product focused.
My background spans modeling, prototyping, and field deployment, and I enjoy working on tight, cross-functional teams that take systems from concept through build and on-site operation.
Programming Languages
Proficient: Python, MATLAB, R
Familiar: Fortran, Bash, JavaScript, HTML, Arduino (C++), G-Code, C
Tools and Software
CAD Tools: SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360
FE Modeling: Inventor NASTRAN, Inventor CFD, SolidWorks FEA, ANSYS, Abaqus
Data Analysis & Visualization: Pandas, NumPy, Xarray, Rasterio, Matplotlib, Cartopy
Development Tools: Spyder, VS Code, Jupyter Notebook, Anaconda, RStudio, Git/GitHub, Linux
Atmospheric Modeling: GEOS-Chem, STILT, HYSPLIT, FENGSHA
Remote Sensing: Optical Particle Counters, Nephelometer, PINE, SMPS, Droplet/Imaging Probes, Radiosonde
Machining: Woodworking, Manual Lathe, Manual Mill, Power Tools
Functional Expertise: Experimental Design, Scientific Communication, Technical Writing, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Management, Research & Development
Background
I grew up in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where I was always building things, first with Legos and later with woodworking and Arduino projects. I studied Mechanical Engineering at Penn State University, where I was also involved in 3D modeling and machining through the Formula SAE race car team. After college, I worked as an engineer for Carlisle Construction Materials, managing large capital projects focused on automating and upgrading manufacturing processes. I later returned to graduate school at the University of Utah, first to study biomechanics and then atmospheric science, where I researched air quality, dust, and climate impacts across the western United States. Across both industry and research, my path has always centered on using engineering to understand and improve complex, real-world systems.
The outdoors has been a constant thread throughout my life. Growing up near the Appalachian Trail, I spent much of my time exploring creeks, forests, and local climbing areas, and that early connection to nature never faded. Over time it grew into a love for longer and more ambitious adventures, from my first backpacking trip to my first mountaineering adventure. Whether I am trail running, climbing, skiing, or camping, I am happiest when I am outside, and that connection to wild places is a big reason I care so deeply about the environment.
My first multi-day backpacking trip along PA's Appalachian Trail in 2014. Scrappy, ill-prepared, and stoked!
The summit of Mt. Rainier up Disappointment Cleaver in 2021. 3rd bagged peak of the trip!
What I love most about engineering is the process of thoughtfully planning a design and then bringing it to life. I enjoy taking an idea, modeling it, refining the details, and finally turning it into something that actually works. That cycle of design, build, test, and improve is what keeps me excited about engineering, whether I am working on large field systems, research equipment, or personal projects in my own shop.
Rendered CAD model of CNC Plotter
Completed prototype of CNC Plotter
Education
M.S. Atmospheric Sciences (Dec 2025) | University of Utah | GPA: 4.00
M.S. Mechanical Engineering (May 2023) | University of Utah | GPA: 4.00
B.S. Mechanical Engineering (Dec 2018) | Penn State University | GPA: 3.61
Work Experience
Graduate Researcher | University of Utah: Haskins Lab and HART Lab | Department of Atmospheric Sciences | Aug 2023 to December 2025
- Designed and led construction of a remote instrumentation lab at Powder Mountain, including a 30-foot inlet manifold, internal framing, external support structures, and mechanical integration of the inlet system.
- Installed and maintained atmospheric measurement instruments at remote field sites in the Wasatch Mountains, Ogden Valley, and Steamboat Ski Resort.
- Authored a master’s thesis identifying chlorine emissions from desiccating saline lakebeds and simulating their atmospheric impacts across the U.S. using GEOS-Chem.
Graduate Researcher | University of Utah: Head Injury and Vessel Biomechanics Lab | Department of Mechanical Engineering | Aug 2021 to Dec 2023
- Authored a master’s thesis on mechanical failure of brain vessels by dissecting and mechanically testing middle cerebral arteries using custom test setups and imaging systems.
- Developed MATLAB scripts and an interactive application to automatically process and organize raw mechanical test data from LabView.
- Designed and fabricated a microscope fixture to position and secure cerebral arteries for precise wall-thickness measurements.
Mechanical Project Engineer | Carlisle Construction Materials | Central Engineering | Jan 2019 to May 2021
- Owned capex projects end-to-end, including budget proposals and coordination with OEM suppliers, millwrights, electricians, maintenance teams, engineers, operators, and plant leadership across OH, OR, UT, and the Netherlands.
- Implemented a $1.4M automation project replacing a hazardous six-operator process for shearing and stacking 200-pound rubber mats.
- Implemented a $1.2M equipment upgrade for large-roll rubber flooring manufacturing, increasing throughput and reducing scrap.
Additional Experience
Teaching Assistant | University of Utah | Department of Mechanical Engineering | Aug 2021 to May 2023
- Supported undergraduate mechanical engineering coursework through instruction, grading, and student mentorship.
Undergraduate Researcher | Penn State University: Environmental and Biological Fluid Mechanics Lab | Department of Mechanical Engineering | Dec 2017 to Dec 2018
- Conducted hands-on research in a mechanical engineering lab setting, contributing to experimental work and documentation.
Mechanical Engineer Intern | Carlisle Construction Materials | Research & Development | Summers 2017 & 2018
- Assisted R&D engineering efforts with prototyping, testing, and technical support for product and process development.