Resume

Work Experience

  • During my internship at Stellantis (Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, RAM's parent company), I was tasked with designing, installing, and programming an AI/ML vision system aimed at enhancing defect detection accuracy and reducing reliance on human inspectors. My project involved selecting an optimal location within the RAM 1500 assembly plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan, designing the camera mounting structure, and overseeing the installation process. I coordinated with corporate IT to procure and configure a Linux server and trained AI models using IBM Maximo Vision software.

    The implementation of this vision system led to over $800,000 in labor cost reductions and an 80% decrease in missed connectors at the inspection station. Additionally, I had the unique opportunity to present my work to company executives, including CEO Carlos Tavares, unfortunately, due to a security event, the presentation to the CEO was canceled last minute, I am still proud to have been given the opportunity.

  • Keweenaw CAPE (Community Alliance for Progressive Education) is a local organization dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Their mission is "to create and provide engaging, innovative education opportunities that offer a progressive approach to learning, rooted in research and best practices." 

    My role at CAPE was as a geometry tutor. I worked once a week with 3 students on a geometry project. CAPE works differently than conventional tutoring. During the first half of the semester, the students would work on their assignments on their own and bring questions to me. Then, during the second half of the semester, they worked on a project to demonstrate their understanding of the skills they learned in the first half. My role was to facilitate the brainstorming and advise them on project management skills along with continuing to answer geometry-related questions as they came up.

  • I began my career as a ski instructor when I was 15 working for the Snowflake Club. The following year, I loved my job and had extra time because of the pandemic and wanted to work more, so I got a second job at Little Switzerland in Slinger, Wisconsin. During my second winter, I got my PSIA level 1 certification, which deepened my understanding of ski instruction and refined my teaching techniques. I continued to work at both Little Switzerland and the Snowflake Club throughout high school.

    Now that I'm in college, I continue to share my passion for skiing by working at the Michigan Tech-owned and operated ski hill, Mont Ripley.

  • I worked for 3 summers at Ravinia Music Festival in Highland Park, Illinois. During my first summer, I worked as a Gate Attendant, being primarily responsible for scanning people's tickets as they entered the venue. I was also responsible for general customer service-type questions.

    During my second and third seasons at Ravinia, I was promoted to a Gate Staff supervisor, where my job was to manage one of the four gates which usually had between 4 and 12 gate attendants working at any given time.

Leadership and Organization Experience

  • As an executive board member for Michigan Tech's Outdoor Venture Crew, I am responsible for organizing and planning weekly outdoor excursions around the Keweenaw Peninsula, ensuring each trip offers unique experiences for participants. I also manage and grow the crew's online presence, including overseeing social media platforms, increasing engagement, and promoting events.

  • As one of the founders of the Michigan Tech Waterski and Wakeboard Club, I was responsible for establishing the organization and creating a community for watersports enthusiasts. I led a fundraising effort that secured $31,700 to purchase a boat, which became essential for the club’s activities. My leadership helped build a foundation for the club, providing students with opportunities to participate in waterskiing and wakeboarding.

  • As a member of the McNair Hall Association executive board, I contributed to planning and organizing events for the residence hall community. I also worked to advocate for the needs of residents, ensuring that dorm concerns were addressed in a timely manner.

  • As the McNair Hall Representative on the Inter Residence Hall Council (IRHA) at Michigan Tech, I played a key role in advocating for the needs and interests of my residence hall to the larger student government. I collaborated with other representatives to plan campus-wide events, enhance student life, and address dorm concerns. My role involved working closely with residents through the McNair Hall Association, and communicating their needs upwards.

  • Leading teams of 8-12 members, I oversaw the design, building, and programming of 2-3 robots per year, raised over $10,000 annually, and executed 10-15 outreach projects.

    I started in FTC as a freshman on Achilles Wheel (2019), and we competed successfully until the pandemic shut down the team. In response, a group from Achilles Wheel founded Goblet of Wires (2020) to continue competing, where I served as team captain. That year, we launched the Robotics Team Coalition, earning 1st Place Inspire in 2020.

    In 2021, as captain of Goblet of Wires, we created a face shield project during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading us to win 1st Place Inspire once again.

    After most of the Goblet of Wires team graduated, I joined Vertigo and became team captain from 2021 to 2023. We partnered with the Boys and Girls Club in 2022, earning 1st Place Inspire, 2nd Place Motivate, 2nd Place Innovate, and 1st Place Think. In 2023, I created Plowie, which secured 3rd Place Inspire and 3rd Place Motivate.

  • During my eight years in Boy Scouts, I accumulated over 200 nights of camping experience and took on several key leadership roles, including Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Philmont Trek Leader, and Northern Tier Trek Leader. My leadership development was further enhanced through National Youth Leadership Training, and I achieved Brotherhood status in the Order of the Arrow. These experiences have honed my skills in team management, outdoor survival, and community service, providing a solid foundation for my personal and professional growth. For details about my Eagle Scout project, please refer to the volunteer work section.

Volunteer Work

  • Starting in Fall 2021, I taught STEM classes at a Boys and Girls Club in Waukegan, Illinois, where the schools lacked funding for STEM classes. Seeing the kids' excitement as they explored science, technology, engineering, and math was incredibly fulfilling. I worked with a group of students to develop the curriculum from the ground up, ensuring they got a well-rounded STEM education that would inspire future opportunities in these fields.

  • Over for four years, I mentored an elementary school aged robotics team at my local library. Meeting several times a week, I taught the students the basics of robotics, and gave them feedback along their journey. Through this experience, these students not only developed technical skills but also learned to problem-solve and work as a team. It was immensely rewarding to witness their growth and enthusiasm as they tackled challenges and embraced the world of STEM.

  • I have spent my whole life hiking in Glacier Hills County Park in Hubertus, Wisconsin. When it came time to do my Eagle project, I noticed some of the trail markers were faded and falling over and the maps were hard to find and inaccurate. I was always running into people who were lost. I worked with the park manager to define the scope of my Eagle project: create and install permanent trail maps; create and install QR code signs; and repair trail markers.

    I hiked every trail in the park (9+ miles) to identify existing trails and trail markers using geotags, then identified which needed paint and repairs. I modified the existing digital map to correct errors and add new trails. I had six multi-color maps printed on 2'x3' aluminum sheets. Scouts and I built map stands out of 4x4s. We installed them in key locations throughout the park using post-hole diggers. We then mounted the maps to the map stands. I also converted the updated digital map into a QR code, which I had printed as eight aluminum signs. I directed Scouts in installing these signs on existing trail markers at intersections without the new, full-sized map. When people scan the QR code, they are directed to an online version of the updated map. Finally, my team and I repaired and repainted existing trail markers.

    Every time I've been in the park since I completed my project, I have seen people looking at the maps, scanning and the QR codes. It's been very gratifying to see the improvement my project has had on people's experience of the park.

  • In 2020, when my robotics season was suspended due to COVID-19, I wanted to help fight the pandemic while also allowing my team to continue practicing our robotics skills. I found that Prusa Research - a Czech 3D printer company - had produced a design for a medical face shield that could be 3D printed. I contacted Prusa and let them know that my team was interested in producing shields for our community. After some emails back and fourth, we received their CAD files, and made some modifications to better utilize our printers.

    We knew to have the biggest impact, we would want to avoid having any financial constraints. To solve this, we created a GoFundMe to gather funding and support to procure additional printers, and plastic. We ended up fundraising more than $8,000 for the project.

    All the doctors and healthcare workers my team worked with were exceptionally gracious and thankful for the donations we made. A Northwest Community Hospital doctor told us “It’s like Christmas in the break room every time Dr. D brings in a shipment.” In the end, we donated more than 1,500 face shields to Northwest Community Hospital, AMITA Saint Francis Hospital, Lexington Healthcare of Lake Zurich, University of Illinois Hospital, Rush Medical Center, NorthShore University Health System, and Sinai Health Systems.

Example of one of the maps I installed during my eagle project

Me being chased by plowie, while coaching a FIRST Lego League Team