As a senior in Electrical Engineering at Penn State Behrend, I specialize in the intersection of hardware and software. For eight years, I have been honing my skills in embedded systems, programming microcontrollers in C++, and designing custom circuits for automation and electro-mechanical projects. My hands-on experience with 3D printing since 2017 has enabled me to take ownership of the entire engineering workflow, from initial concept and PCB design to final assembly and manufacturing.
In my current internship at Eriez Magnetics, I am developing a proof-of-concept control system for metal rejection in the recycling industry. My responsibilities include designing the control logic, writing firmware using ladder logic for the target PLC, and integrating inductive sensors for precise metal detection. This system is designed to improve sorting efficiency and material purity on conveyor belts.
I am driven to build the expertise required to transform complex technical ideas into functional realities. Like the quote above suggests, my goal is to consistently tackle challenges that push the boundaries of what seems possible.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Minor in Computer Engineering Graduation: May 2026
The Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Behrend
Electrical Engineering Projects
Automated Percussion System for Steel Tongue Drum`
An electro-mechanical project to create a robotic system capable of playing a steel tongue drum. The project encompassed the full engineering design lifecycle, from 3D scanning and mechanical design to embedded programming, and software development for audio analysis and user control.
Hardware Development: Designed a custom PCB using Fusion 360 to integrate an ATmega328 microcontroller with solenoid driver circuits, streamlining the system's electronics. Modeled a custom solenoid-mounting rig in Fusion 360 using data from a 3D scan of the instrument, producing the final parts with FDM 3D printing.
Embedded Systems & Control: Implemented a C++ program on an Arduino platform to parse serial commands and manage GPIO pins for high-speed solenoid actuation, enabling the performance of complex musical patterns.
Software & Analysis: Authored a MATLAB program to perform frequency analysis on audio recordings of the drum, identifying the precise fundamental frequency of each note for accurate system calibration. Developed a user interface for system control, utilizing generative AI to accelerate the development of the foundational code structure.
Work Experience
Eriez Manufacturing Company – Erie, PA
Electrical Engineering Intern June 2024 – Present
Spearheaded the development of a proof-of-concept for a modernized industrial control system, programming Allen-Bradley PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and designing intuitive operator interfaces on PanelView HMIs.
Engineered and tested a machine response system by integrating inductive sensors to detect part presence, triggering automated actions and improving process reliability.
Authored and standardized new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key manufacturing processes, creating clear documentation to enhance production consistency.
Collaborated within a cross-functional team of mechanical and electrical engineers to analyze project feasibility, presenting findings and recommendations to senior engineering staff.
Technical Skills
Autodesk inventor, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, C++, 3D printing and additive manufacturing, Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI devices, Unity and C#, hands-on prototyping and circuit design, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop