Resume

Iowa State University

B.S. Aerospace Engineering | Expected May 2029

Engineering interests: aircraft systems, airframe design, unmanned aircraft, testing, and research.

Fixed-Wing RC Aircraft

Construction, Flight Testing & Troubleshooting | Personal Project

• Constructed a 26.5-inch-span foamboard RC aircraft from an existing design; integrated a brushless motor, electronic speed controller, receiver, two servos, and 4S LiPo power system.
• Conducted multiple flight trials; investigated unstable launches, stall behavior, and balance issues following unsuccessful flights.
• Repositioned battery mass, refined control response, and modified airframe details; achieved more stable, repeatable flight after iterative adjustments.
• Developed practical experience in center-of-gravity checks, component packaging, hands-on repairs, and documenting lessons from flight testing.

FPV Drone Assembly & Electronics

Personal Project

• Built and worked on first-person-view drone systems, gaining hands-on familiarity with airframe assembly, electronics integration, and troubleshooting.
• Applied practical problem-solving to component installation, system setup, and maintenance of small unmanned aircraft.

Project AURORA

Local-First AI Assistant | Personal Software Project

• Developing a modular personal AI assistant in Python with a FastAPI backend, REST endpoints, and local language-model integration through Ollama.
• Use Git and GitHub for version control; build and test backend services with a focus on local execution, extensibility, and maintainable architecture.

Aircraft & UAV: RC aircraft operation, flight testing, airframe assembly, propulsion and control-electronics integration

Design & Analysis: SolidWorks, Onshape, XFLR5

Programming & Productivity: Python (developing proficiency), Microsoft Office, technical documentation

Lead Sales Associate | Dollar General

2022-2025

• Supported daily store operations, customer service, financial transactions, and merchandise organization while maintaining accuracy under time pressure.
• Trained newer employees and helped coordinate responsibilities in a customer-facing team environment.

Camp Counselor | Camp Joy

Summer 2026

• Supervised and instructed youth groups, led activities, and supported kitchen operations; adapted communication to different ages and situations.

FFA Leadership

Reporter, Treasurer & Academic Advisor | 2020-2025

• Held multiple leadership positions involving communication, organization, financial responsibilities, and event coordination.
• Helped coach approximately 15 career development event teams, supporting preparation and collaborative problem-solving.