Co-op Experience
Jan-AUG 2019: Sparx Hockey
Mechanical Design Co-op, Mechanical Engineering
During my co-op at Sparx Hockey, I worked as a mechanical engineer on a product development team consisting of only two other senior mechanical engineers to design the company’s next generation of products. We worked both together and independently on several integrated products, and my work focused on designing numerous components for the sharpening device and accessories. At Sparx, I was fortunate to work with excellent mentors and have the opportunity to learn from their skills in order to further develop my advanced SolidWorks designing skills for both 3D designs and 2D drawings of injection molded, extruded, and machined parts, emphasizing design-for-manufacturing techniques. My main project was the development of a custom air filtration system within the sharpener. I led the design process from concept through to production of injection molded parts for this system, which maintained negative pressure within the sharpener in order to contain and filter the steel shavings cut from ice skates in the machine. The latter portion of my experience at Sparx focused on the creation of production-level drawings, construction of Bill of Materials documents, wire management within the sharpener, and contact with part suppliers to ensure proper manufacturing and sourcing. Working at Sparx was an incredible experience, not only for my continuous development as an engineer but also because I was able to combine my passion for hockey with a professional experience.
Jan-Jun 2018: Abiomed Inc.
Impella Lifecycle Design Co-op, Biomechanical Engineering
At Abiomed, I worked on the Lifecycle Engineering team to introduce design improvements to existing products. My primary area of focus was the Purge Cassette Redesign project, through which I worked to redesign SolidWorks parts and drawings, streamlining a 3-part assembly into 1 injection molded piece and saving the company a projected $3 million annually. This project reached Design Verification (DV) testing during my time at Abiomed and is on track to be approved by the FDA and in production by 2019. My co-op responsibilities also included designing and executing tests, applying material science to a number of pump design projects, and investigating used products to complete failure analyses and guide future development. My hands-on experience was further honed in Abiomed’s on-site machine shop, where I learned basic 3-axis mill and lathe techniques.
Jan-Jun 2017: DePuy Synthes companies of johnson & Johnson
Operational Excellence Co-op, Lean Engineering
While on co-op at DePuy Synthes, I worked with a team of Lean Engineers and Technicians on a number of lean six-sigma projects. Our team’s focus spanned the entire operating floor, aimed at improving the efficiency, organization, and workflow of production. One specific role was on the Nutshell Drag Project, that aimed to improving a critical step in the joint polishing value stream. My contributions of Activity of the Product and Operator video analyses were critical to the success of the project team in redesigning workstations and achieving continuous workflow. I participated in several Six Sigma events spanning areas across production, tool crib, and shipping and receiving that utilized 6S techniques to improve appearance and performance. I also was the main initiator for custom 6S sustainability plans for shop floor and office continuous improvement, and I developed complex data tracking sheets to maintain and share these plans across the plant.
Academic Clubs
jan 2020-Present: IDEA Venture Accelerator
Founder
IDEA is a student-led venture accelerator that fosters the development of entrepreneurs in the Northeastern community through the educational experience of developing a business from concept to launch. I joined the IDEA program after completing my Mechanical Engineering Capstone project, in which my team prototyped a functional backyard ice resurfacer (a.k.a “Zamboni”) that is significantly smaller than the full-size machines and is meant for use on backyard or smaller rinks where Zamboni use is not practical or affordable. Through IDEA, I am developing the business plan and market research for the ice resurfacer independent of my capstone teammates, in order to potentially launch the concept and prototype as a new venture. I have already began seeking external sponsors for the project and have received seed funding from IDEA’s undergraduate prototyping fund to further improve the current prototype. My venture is classified in IDEA’s “Ready” Stage; in this phase of my work with the venture accelerator, I am currently conducting in-depth market research, completing customer validation, and further improving the design of the vehicle through individual and assisted work with several of IDEA’s student coaches versed in business planning.
May 2018-Dec 2019: Paradigm Hyperloop
Mechanical Designer
Paradigm Hyperloop is an international team aimed at making Elon Musk’s hyperloop concept a reality, composed of students from Northeastern University, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and College of the North Atlantic. The hyperloop vehicle is a new concept for transportation, utilizing the invention of levitating high-speed capsules traveling through low-pressure vacuum tubes. Paradigm’s design uses compressed air for the propulsion of the pod, which we are designing to reach speeds of 500 km/hr. My final role as a mechanical designer was to design new stability modules for the vehicle, including the material selection, vertical and horizontal stability wheel designs, shock integration, and assembly in the pod. The vertical stability, consisting of two larger wheels, is powered and supports the pod on the main beam in the vacuum tube, and the horizontal stability consists of many smaller wheels that keep the pod aligned during motion in the tube. I led the development of the vertical stability and mentored younger students working alongside me. In previous semesters, I worked alongside other designers to develop and test the propulsion system for the device, utilizing smaller scale prototypes in the on-campus wind tunnel for aerodynamics and power testing.
Other Jobs
Sep 2019-Present: Food Deliverer
Uber Eats and Doordash, Boston MA
jan 2016-Dec 2018: Head Lifeguard
Cabot Center, Northeastern University Campus Recreation, Boston, MA
Summers 2017-2019: Wakeboard Instructor & Cable Operator
Roseland Wake Park, Canandaigua, NY
Summers 2013-2016: Lifeguard
Stewart Park, Corning Parks and Recreation, Corning, NY
Winters 2012-2015: Hockey Coach & Skating Instructor
Nasser Civic Center, Corning Parks and Recreation, Corning, NY