Work Experience
Hands-on experience across embedded systems, building controls, product prototyping, and technical leadership.
Internship Experience
Design Engineer Intern
May 2025 – Dec 2025Alpha Controls and Services · Middleton, WI
- Interpreted HVAC mechanical blueprints to perform material takeoffs and select sensors, actuators, and Schneider controllers.
- Created electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using equipment submittals and sequences of operation.
- Prepared cost estimates by quantifying control system components and materials.
- Gained introductory experience with script/function-block programming for DDC controller logic.
AWS Student Intern (Embedded Systems)
Apr 2024 – PresentSpace Science and Engineering Center (SSEC), UW–Madison · Madison, WI
- Embedded systems developer for an Automatic Weather Station (AMRDC grant project at MATC & UW–Madison).
- Designed and deployed a low-power sleep mode, reducing idle current draw from 32 mA → 7 mA.
- Implemented adaptive frequency sampling for voltage/frequency-driven sensors and supported calibration testing.
- Developed communication protocols (USART, I2C) for data exchange between modules and satellite system.
- Managed version control workflows using Git/GitHub (Git Bash CLI).
Electrical Engineering Intern
Jun 2022 – Aug 2022Bemis Manufacturing Company · Madison, WI
- Designed a prototype concept for a smart, health-monitoring bidet seat for household use.
- Integrated a health-monitoring sensor concept and defined a mechanism for recording the sensor data.
- Used a Pugh Matrix and structured decision tools to select priority product features.
Leadership & Campus Roles
Badger Solar Racing · Low Voltage Team
Dec 2024 – PresentUW–Madison
- Supporting CAN integration to enable communication between vehicle modules.
- PCB design in Altium Designer for control board and brake system.
- Collaborate ~5 hours/week with the team to align progress and engineering goals.
Clubs Development Coordinator (ELT)
Mar 2022 – May 2024Madison College
- Supported growth of 50+ student clubs and represented ELT in the Student Activity Board.
- Helped clubs recover post-COVID and supported the creation of tens of new clubs.
- Administered a campus-wide platform for managing club members, budgets, and events.
- Improved club performance by organizing events/officer training and approving club budgets.
Peer Tutor
Jun 2022 – May 2023Student Achievement Center · Madison College
- Coached and mentored students toward academic goals.
- Evaluated progress and encouraged consistency toward improvement.
STEM Ambassador
May 2023 – May 2024STEM Center · Madison College
- Maintained 3D printers and Glowforge Laser Cutter equipment.
- Coordinated tours and STEM open-house events to showcase programs and projects.
- Built a motion-sensor-based automatic light switch prototype to reduce energy use.
Volunteering
- Blood Donor Ambassador: American Red Cross (80+ hours)
- Wolfpack Volunteer: Volunteer Center, Madison College (60+ hours)
Awards & Honors
- Karen Roberts Leadership Award (2024): Highest recognition for MATC student leaders
- Leadership Certificate Award (2023)
- Student Tutor of the Year (2023)
- International Student Volunteer of the Year (2024): 100+ hours in one year