Engineering Experience
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Texas State University · San Marcos, Texas
October 2025 – May 2026
- Designed, simulated, assembled, and validated custom mixed-signal PCBs for a ballistocardiogram (BCG) data-acquisition system used to collect physiological measurements.
- Performed hardware bring-up, verification, and board-level debugging with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to evaluate signal integrity and functional performance.
- Helped relaunch a faculty-developed hardware platform by improving component sourcing, manufacturability, cost, and deployment scalability.
- Created the project bill of materials and transferred design information, test data, and troubleshooting knowledge to the next research team to support long-term project continuity.
BMW Parts Specialist
Hendrick BMW of South Austin · Austin, Texas
August 2019 – July 2021
- Supported vehicle repair operations by translating diagnostic information into accurate component identification and selection.
- Coordinated inventory planning and part availability to support efficient repair scheduling and reduce service delays.
- Worked with BMW Technical Support to resolve complex repair cases, verify part applicability, and improve first-pass repair accuracy.
BMW Certified Technician
Hendrick BMW of South Austin · Austin, Texas
May 2018 – August 2019
- Diagnosed and repaired automotive electrical, electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical systems in accordance with BMW procedures and quality standards.
- Used oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and OEM diagnostic software to analyze electrical signals and identify root causes of system failures.
- Worked with CAN, LIN, and automotive Ethernet networks while troubleshooting communication and control-system faults.
- Verified corrective actions through structured post-repair testing and complete system validation.
Additional Engineering Experience
Member, Bobcat Racing
Texas State University Formula SAE
August 2022 – April 2026
- Supported Formula SAE powertrain development through component evaluation, material selection, and integration of fueling and cooling subsystems.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary engineering team during vehicle development, testing, and preparation for competition.
- Contributed recommendations for future telemetry and data-acquisition systems to support vehicle performance monitoring.
Self-Initiated Automotive Engineering Projects
Electrical, mechanical, and system-integration projects
- Applied structured diagnostic, root-cause analysis, and system validation methods to complex automotive electrical and mechanical projects.
- Completed a GM LS-series engine integration into a BMW chassis, including wiring modifications, electrical integration, mechanical adaptation, subsystem testing, and vehicle commissioning.
Leadership and Community Service
Finance Committee Board Chair
Wimberley United Methodist Church · Wimberley, Texas
January 2026 – Present
- Lead finance committee meetings and contribute to budgeting, financial oversight, and organizational resource-allocation decisions.
- Helped formalize approval workflows and documentation practices to improve accountability, transparency, and reporting accuracy.
- Co-developed a centralized volunteer-engagement database to improve contribution tracking, planning, reporting, and volunteer recognition.
Board Chair
Bright Beginnings Preschool · Wimberley, Texas
January 2025 – Present
- Chair board meetings and guide decisions involving budgeting, policy development, strategic planning, and organizational priorities.
- Partner with executive leadership to identify operational improvements and align resources with long-term goals.
- Facilitate board governance and consensus building while helping translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives.