🎓 Education

San Jose State University In progress - June 2027

M.S. Aerospace Engineering

University of California, Santa Cruz September 2023 - June 2025

B.S. Applied Physics

Mission-West Valley Community College - Santa Clara, CA September 2020 - June 2023

Engineering

Étoile du Matin - Eguelshardt, France September 2017 - June 2020

High School - French Baccalaureate, Mention très bien

📝 Coursework
  • Advanced Classical Mechanics
  • Linear Algebra
  • Vector Calculus
  • Differential Equations
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Quantum Physics
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Feedback Control Systems
  • Electromagnetics
🛠️ Skills
  • Python
  • MATLAB
  • Simulink
  • JavaScript
  • HTML5/CSS3
  • LaTeX
  • Git/GitHub
  • Unix Shell
  • VS Code
  • AutoCAD
  • Fusion 360
  • XFLR5
  • Blender
  • Astro
  • React
  • NumPy
  • Matplotlib
  • R
  • Optical System Design & Alignment
  • Spectroscopy
  • Interferometry
  • Radiation Detection
  • Numerical Methods (RK4, Euler)
  • Data Acquisition
  • Error Analysis
  • Thermodynamics
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Heat Transfer
  • Classical Mechanics
  • 3D Printing (GCODE)
  • CNC
⏳ Experience

Custom Mechatronic Systems Design & Fabrication June 2020 - Present

Personal Business; CAD, Controls

  • Designed, modeled (Blender, AutoCAD, Fusion360), and fabricated custom mechanical components for personal and customer projects using 3D printing (GCODE), CNC, and water jet cutting techniques.
  • Assembled, programmed, and tuned 4 FPV drones, designed for personal videography.

Veritas Managed Solutions, Inc. June 2021 - Present

Applied Engineer

  • Planning and estimating 200+ security projects, including Tesla Gigafactories Sparks and Austin.
  • Spearheaded the formation of the engineering team, directly enabling new lines of business in security projects that contributed to Veritas's revenue growth in this sector from $10M to $28M.
  • Authored 5 universal guides for technician system implementation, decreasing time spent on projects by 5%.
  • Automated proposal creation using Word, Visio and Excel, decreasing time spent creating proposals by 80%.
  • Created 3D animations in Blender for publicity and introduced social media presence to the company, resulting in 3 new hires per month on average.
  • Renovated the company website, developing a full-stack web page in React increasing website visits from 24 to 4.4k per month.

St. Thomas More School September 2022 - Present

Technology Support

  • Maintenance of St. Thomas More School's computer network and media rooms.
  • Filmed and photographed events with rapid turnaround (day of to 2 days from filming).

🚀 Projects

Quantum Games: Theoretical Framework and Strategic Advantages Dec 2024

Academic Research Paper - December 2024

  • Overview of efforts in bridging classical and quantum game theory, mapping strategic concepts onto quantum information language.
  • Analyzed how quantum mechanics resolves classical game theory dilemmas through superposition, entanglement, and unitary operations.
  • Demonstrated that quantum strategies can dismantle the Prisoner's Dilemma by establishing novel Quantum Nash Equilibria that are Pareto optimal.
  • Proved that optimal quantum strategies always yield payoffs greater than or equal to classical strategies: π̄quantum ≥ π̄classical.
  • Skills: Quantum Mechanics, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, LaTeX, Research Analysis, Strategic Optimization.
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Physics-Based Numerical Modeling of Dynamic Systems Nov 2023

Academic Project - November 2023

  • Developed numerical models for complex dynamic systems (e.g., double pendulum) from first principles (Lagrangian mechanics).
  • Implemented and solved differential equations using numerical methods (e.g., RK4, Euler) in Python (NumPy) and MATLAB.
  • Visualized system behavior with Matplotlib and analyzed computational efficiency of numerical solution techniques.
  • Skills: Python, NumPy, Matplotlib, MATLAB, Lagrangian Mechanics, Numerical Analysis.
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Aerodynamic Analysis and Fluid System Validation Mar 2025

Physics Lab (PHYS 134) - March 2025

  • Investigated fluid dynamic principles using Pitot tubes, Venturi tubes, and airfoil lift analysis in a wind tunnel.
  • Collected and analyzed experimental data, validating results against theoretical principles (Bernoulli, Navier-Stokes concepts) and XFLR5 simulations.
  • Designed experimental protocols, including sensor data acquisition (pressure, velocity) and error analysis.
  • Gained insights into boundary layer effects and turbulence phenomena in aerodynamic testing.
  • Skills: Experimental Design, Fluid Dynamics, Aerodynamic Testing, XFLR5, Data Acquisition, Error Analysis.
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Compton Scattering and Electron Mass Determination Feb 2025

Physics Lab (PHYS 134) - February 2025

  • Investigated Compton scattering using a scintillation counter, photomultiplier, and multi-channel analyzer.
  • Validated Dirac theory of the electron and the Klein-Nishina formula by measuring scattered photon energy.
  • Calculated electron mass as (9.51 ± 0.15) x 10⁻³¹ kg (within 4.45% of accepted value).
  • Determined proportionality constant between measured counts and Klein-Nishina cross-section, finding strong agreement with theory.
  • Skills: Nuclear Physics Instrumentation, System Calibration, Gamma Ray Spectroscopy, Gaussian Fitting, χ² Analysis, QED Principles.
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Experimental Verification of the Zeeman Effect Jan 2025

Physics Lab (PHYS 134) - January 2025

  • Observed the Zeeman effect by measuring the splitting of mercury spectral lines in a magnetic field.
  • Utilized a Fabry-Perot etalon and CCD camera to project and measure split interference rings.
  • Calculated the Bohr magneton for parallel and perpendicularly polarized light (e.g., 8.37e-24 JT⁻¹ ±0.02).
  • Skills: Precision Optical Alignment, Fabry-Perot Interferometry, CCD Imaging, Data Analysis, Quantum Mechanics.
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Veritas Managed Solutions, Inc. Website Jan 2024

Company Project - January 2024

  • Developed a full-stack company website using Astro, HTML/CSS, and React.
  • Integrated APIs such as Google Maps and SendGrid.
  • Utilized Git for version control and worked within a Unix Shell environment with VS Code.
  • Focused on JavaScript in conjunction with APIs and ESM modules.
  • Skills: Astro, HTML/CSS, React, JavaScript, API Integration, Git, Full-Stack Development.

✨ Hobbies