Complete Work & Program Experience
From high-volume restaurant shifts to spacecraft systems and aerospace hardware, every experience taught me something about working with people, solving problems, and following through.
Space Systems Intern
May 2026 – Oct 2026
Researched geospatial risk and critical infrastructure resilience for NASA-related Project Gestalt work, including aviation density-altitude impacts, meteorological factors, and emergency response frameworks. Examined satellite communications resilience and its role in restoring situational awareness after disasters.
Contributed research and Python-based risk-model development in support of a U.S. Space Force 460th Civil Engineer Squadron project, exploring how age, exposure, and proximity can inform infrastructure vulnerability forecasts.
PythonGIS & MeteorologyTechnical WritingAerospace Systems
This describes project contributions; it does not imply direct employment by NASA or the Space Force. Employer research details are summarized at a non-sensitive level.
Engineering Intern
May 2026 – Aug 2026
Designed and refined a SolidWorks line-continuity tool to prevent cord snagging, developed a custom load-cell amplifier enclosure, and supported extensive tensile and operational drop testing.
Contributed to a quality-control process based on PIA documents and MIL-STD-849D, and gained hands-on experience with mechanical fabrication and FAA-supervised parachute rigging.
SolidWorksMecmesin TestingQuality ControlHardware
Regulatory Engineering Intern
Mar 2026 – Aug 2026
Researched CubeSat subsystems, mission requirements, interface considerations, and technical documentation. Organized supporting FCC materials for satellite regulatory analysis and reviewed nanosatellite platform components.
CubeSatsFCC DocumentationSystems Engineering
Macado’s
Deli Cook
Feb 2024 – Apr 2025
Managed food preparation and kitchen operations in a busy restaurant environment. Coordinated with teammates during rushes to minimize ticket times and maintain consistent service. Received local deli MVP recognition for performance.
TeamworkWorking Under PressureOperations
Space Law and Policy Specialist
Oct 2023 – Jun 2024
Completed the Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars program and attended the summer academy at NASA Langley. As Mission Integration’s Space Law and Policy Specialist, helped coordinate legal and policy planning across four teams comprising approximately 50 scholars.
Developed the STRIDE Mars mission policy framework addressing planetary protection, propulsion safety, international cooperation, and astronaut risk.
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LeadershipSpace LawMission Policy
Papa Johns
Restaurant Crew Member
Jan 2024 – Feb 2024
Prepared orders, maintained quality standards, and worked alongside teammates to deliver efficient customer service during peak hours.
Customer ServiceTeam CollaborationTime Management
Complete Education
Virginia Tech
B.S. Aerospace Engineering · Junior
Jan 2026 – Expected May 2028
Academic focus: dynamics, control, and estimation, with a planned minor in mathematics. Coursework and laboratory experience includes engineering mechanics, system dynamics, aircraft analysis, and electronics instrumentation.
New River Community College
Associate of Science in Engineering · Certificate in General Studies
Aug 2024 – Dec 2025
Graduated magna cum laude. Earned President’s List recognition in Spring and Fall 2025. Completed engineering and programming projects including water quality analysis, a pH sensor prototype, and MATLAB simulation work.
EMHS
Eastern Montgomery High School
Advanced High School Diploma
Aug 2020 – May 2024
Participated in Beta Club and FFA, attended Virginia Boys State, received Senior of the Month recognition in January 2024, and earned the President’s Award for Educational Excellence.
VPCC
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Short-term coursework through VASTS · Reported 4.0 grade
Oct 2023 – Apr 2024
Completed short-term academic coursework associated with the Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars program.
