Aspiring Aeronautical Engineer
"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom."
Ecclesiastes 9:10 NIV
ABOUT
A junior at North Dakota State University, I'm pursuing a specialization in Aeronautical Engineering. Guided by interdisciplinarian principles and a deep passion for anything plane-related, I'm majoring in Mechanical Engineering with minors in Computer Science and Robotics. I thrive in collaborative, hands-on environments and enjoy tackling challenges at the intersection of hardware, software, and systems thinking. I will be graduating in the spring of 2027.
Born and raised in the Philippines, I lived in San Miguel, Bulacan and spent my summers in Singapore with my parents. When I was 13, we relocated to the United States, where I completed middle and high school in Bismarck, North Dakota, before moving to Fargo to continue my studies.
This summer, I interned at NASA's Langley Research Center, supporting the Structural and Thermal Systems Branch (STSB) in various capacities. Prior to joining NASA, I gained experience in the composite materials industry through R&D support of the pultrusion process at Marvin Composites and in the agricultural technology sector piloting autonomous robots with Aigen.
Beyond my academic and professional responsibilities, I'm actively involved and serve as a leader in several college organizations such as ASME, AIAA, Bison Robotics, Climbing Club, and Chi Alpha. I spend most of my free time Rock Climbing, along with some lifting and running. I'm fluent in both English and Filipino, and I also play the clarinet, saxophone, and guitar.
EXPERIENCE
Structural and Thermal Systems Branch Intern
Enhance parameter variation tool for NASTRAN analysis runs to confront more complex models and objectives through developing variation input and post-processing capabilities, supported SpaceX qualification tests at the Landing and Impact Research Facility (LandIR), and assisted with simulation quantification for the Air Traffic Operations Lab (ATOL)
Research and Development Engineering Intern
Perform mechanical assessments and chemical characterizations on resin formulations, fiberglass strand mats, and composite parts to qualify materials and advance the scientific understanding of inline pultrusion processes and adjacent functions.
Field Robot Operator
Coordinate remotely with Washington-based engineering teams to troubleshoot autonomous weeding systems, supervise daily operations of 5-15 robots and lead 3-5 personnel for data collection and qualification of software versions.
PORTFOLIO
FEA Multi-Objective Optimization Tool
Develop a Python driven workflow to automate PATRAN/NASTRAN Finite Element Analysis (FEA) parameter sweeps for launch-vehicle structures using Quasi Monte Carlo sampling for linear static, modal, and buckling analyses. Resulting datasets are integrated through a surrogate model pipeline where a Bayesian Active Learning framework models structural responses and quantifies optimal parameters given design constraints.
ATC Scenario Quantification
Create a Python script that analyzes an MP4's audio dBFS to automatically identify speech segments, streamlining transcription and quantification of Air Traffic Control (ATC) simulation evaluations for NASA LaRC's Air Traffic Operations Lab (ATOL) pertaining to Urban Air Mobility (UAM).
High Powered Rocket Data Logger
Design a non-commercial electronics suite to capture real-time flight data and satisfy requirements for the NASA Space Grant Midwest High-Power Rocketry competition, integrating a Teensy 4.1, IMU, BMP, and GNSS through a PCB with EasyEDA and programming a Kalman filter for data post-processing.
30lb Combat Robot 'Cowbot'
Direct an engineering team to design and fabricate a combat robot for UIUC's Robobrawl X, optimizing its structural framework, designing a high-torque chain drivetrain, and implementing a modified high-energy drum weapon to deliver maximal impact all using PTC's Onshape.
Self-taught personal website build through 3 iterations with foundational web development technologies and coded in VSCode, hosted through Github pages leveraging tools such as Tailwind CSS and Jekyll.
CERTIFICATIONS
Private Pilot Certificate
Licensed private pilot with 70+ hours in Cessna 172, Cessna 150, and Piper PA-28 aircraft. Passed the written exam with a 95% as a high school junior. I'm not currently maintaining my pilot currency due to budget issues (I'm broke).