Expertise
Time spent in a variety of environments has equipped me with a wide spectrum of tools and knowledge. Below are some skills I have acquired. See my pages to read about the projects, teams, and experiences where I developed these skills and more.
Design Skills
Ideation
- Brainstorming
- Creativity Activities
- Iterative design
Customers
- User discovery & testing
- Feedback implementation
- Fast failure recognition
Prototyping
- Experience prototyping
- Modular design
- Low resolution fabrication
Other fabrication experience: coding microcontrollers, soldering, laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC cutting, vinyl cutting, sewing, low-level woodworking, paper construction, and more.
Computer & Software Skills
Experience in the following programs and languages:
New Programs: quick to learn and explore and use effectively
Professional Skills
Leadership
Managing projects and team members and pioneering innovation
Examples:
- MusiCanvas
- Marketing and Design collaboration meeting (Cooper Tire)
- INSA Lyon - CIBUM Challenge
- Gadget Guard
Teamwork
Effectively and efficiently working with others
Mentorship
Guiding, advising, and encouraging others
Examples:
- Art of Making Teaching Assistant
- Chemical Engineering Product Design course revamp
- Story of Us (Swanson School of Engineering 175th celebration) podcast guidance
Independence
Ambition, resourcefulness, and reliability
Examples:
- Product Design Engineering Co-op (Cooper Tire)
- Materials Lab Engineering Co-op (Cooper Tire)
- Written Professional Communication Report
- Inventing Malcolm Gladwell Thesis
- Pittsburgh Quantum Institute Graphic Design
- Studio Artwork