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Download CV 🎓 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.
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