About Me

About Me

I was born with a restless mind that makes me intensely adventurous with an intrinsic need to explore. Growing up, I loved playing with Legos, but I also loved to take things apart to soothe the constant curiosity. My parents were soon reluctant to buy me new toys, as any purchase would usually end up in pieces. However, it wasn’t until I took a woodshop class in middle school that I discovered a feeling of satisfaction in building things that I wasn’t able to find anywhere else. There’s no better feeling than holding a finished product and being able to say, “I made that.” I have been in the shop ever since.

I discovered Industrial Design as a freshman in college; and as I went through each year of classes, I fell in love with it more and more. Since then, I’ve arranged many aspects of my life to meet this intrinsic need to explore and create. My education has equipped me with the necessary tools and ability to develop ideas into a reality.

I enjoy spending time in the great outdoors, because I believe these moments of solitude help us decompress and disconnect from conventional thinking, thus sparking uncontrollable flames of creativity.

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Resume

Download PDF - 8/11/2015

Objective

My senior project while at San Jose State is one of my biggest accomplishments as a designer. Although it was a long and challenging process, the motivation, passion, and help from my mentors made the entire process -from project proposal to the final design- one of the most enjoyable and satisfying projects on which I’ve ever worked. Even though my time in school is over, I’m looking to continue expanding my knowledge of design by working with effective mentors in a fast paced environment.

Education

San Jose State University, San Jose CA

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Design
Business Minor Degree

Graduated December 2014

Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, CA

Skills

Design

Design Research
Rendering(Photoshop & Marker)
Rapid Prototyping
High-Fidelity Modeling
CAD Modeling
Photography/touch-up
Animation & Rendering
etc.

Software

Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Video Editing
SolidWorks
Creo (Competent)
Keyshot
Adobe Lightroom
Microsoft Office

Prototyping

Woodworking
Clay sculpting
Mold making / casting
3D printing
Laser cutting
Thermoforming
Plastics heat bending
Machine milling
Powder coating / finishing
Automotive quality painting
Sewing
Pattern making
Basic electrical wiring
Shopbot CNC Router
Carbon fiber / fiberglass layup

Experience

NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field,CA

EAP Intern, Space Projects

CAD modeling, rendering, and animation support for Small Spacecraft Technologies Program.
Creation of detailed animation and renderings to communicate complex mission data and information.
Branding / Mission logo design to communicate purpose and significance to the general public.
Designed and fabricated high-fidelity prototypes of cube satellites using a wide variety of processes.

Jan. 2015- Current

Speck Products, San Meteo, CA

Industrial Design Intern, Product Design Dpt.

Assisted Product Dev. department in all areas of the design process in a fast moving environment.
Conducted product research, brainstorm, visual exploration, CAD, Prototyping, Rendering, etc
Constructed and modified design documents and files for product mass production.

Feb. 2015 - April. 2015

Voltset, San Jose, California

Product Development, Consumer Electronics

Served on a product design and engineering team conceptualizing, prototyping, and field testing design solutions for consumer mobile device accessory.

Dec. 2013- May 2014

ThinkImpact, Kenya, Africa

Student Scholar:

Led a successful team of community members from a different culture and empowered them to solve their social challenges by designing with available resources and building a sustainable business.

June-August 2013

Sozo Design, San Francisco, California

Design Contractor:

Researched materials, technology, and regulations for airline interior design.
Identified target users and use case scenarios in preparation for generating concepts.
Translated needs to concept ideas and prepared concept sketches for client presentation.

May 2013

Los Gatos Foreign Car, Los Gatos, California

Auto Technician:

Developed strong work ethics, discipline, and effective problem solving strategies.
Repair and service of automobiles.

2009-2012

Extra

Awards

Silicon Valley Innovation Challenge 2013
- 1st Place, Best Innovative Idea
- 1st Place, TechShop Award
Gionee Interactive Design Competition 2013
- Honorable Mention

Scholarships

Violet Speddy Scholarship
Robert German Scholarship
SJSU Research Foundation Scholarship
Roy Harney James Scholarship

Certification

Solidworks Associate Certification

Clubs

Industrial Designers Society of America
Techshop, Member
Delta Upsilon International, Alumni

Events Attended

Leadership Institute, Chicago, IL