2022 - today
Education, engineering, leadership, and hands-on work - from a local hardware store in Madera to rapid prototyping at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Store Associate | GBS - General Builder Supplies | Madera, CA
Helped customers select materials and tools for home projects, building an early foundation in practical problem-solving and clear communication.
High School Diploma | Madera, CA
Completed high school and began building a path toward a four-year mechanical engineering degree.
AS-T, Mechanical Engineering | Fresno City College | Fresno, CA
Began community college in August 2022 and completed the lower-division engineering coursework needed to transfer into a four-year mechanical engineering program.
General Laborer / Roofer / Framer | Independent Contractor | Madera, CA
Framed and roofed houses using power tools and machinery while keeping each job aligned with code, schedule, and site-safety requirements.
Shift Leader | Fast Track Car Wash | Madera, CA
Ran daily operations, trained staff, handled cash, and resolved customer issues while keeping a fast-moving service line efficient.
Assistant Wrestling Coach | Madera Unified School District
Designed and led training programs that developed conditioning, discipline, technique, and confidence in student athletes.
Engineering / Math / Physics Tutor | Fresno City College Tutorial Center
Guide students through calculus, differential equations, physics, and engineering courses such as statics by adapting explanations to how each student learns.
Project Manager | NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars
Led a multidisciplinary team from early mission planning through execution, coordinating technical work, schedules, and team decisions.
View NCAS case study →BS, Mechanical Engineering | California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Transferred after completing an AS for Transfer in Mechanical Engineering at Fresno City College and began taking Cal Poly classes early through the Jumpstart program.
Rear Suspension Team Member | Baja SAE
Manufacture rear-suspension components on the manual mill and lathe, working from engineering drawings and GD&T to hold critical dimensions.
Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing Engineering Intern | Vandenberg Space Force Base
Designed and fabricated training aids and prototypes, translating documented requirements into functional hardware in a professional machine-shop environment.