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Work
Experience

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May 2024 - Aug 2024

Ride/Show Controls Engineering Intern - Universal Epic Universe

Universal Creative

  • Ran and wrote control system factory and site acceptance tests for complex robot characters and show action equipment

  • Redesigned electric circuit to decrease latency of Siemens-controlled ride vehicle actuators with relays and Beckhoff IPC

  • Collaborated with software integration vendor to update Beckhoff TwinCAT software and motor firmware on robots

  • Modeled in SolidWorks and 3D printed temporary prop to ensure safe robot motion before installation in new attraction

Sep 2023 - Present

Student Engineer

Notre Dame Studios

  • Provides technical support for broadcast and live stream media production of events across campus

  • Uses Level 3 Dante Certification, knowledge of IP-based audio/visual systems, switchboards, audio mixers, and fiber optics

May 2023 - Aug 2023

Ride Maintenance Technician

Lost Island Theme Park

  • Gained understanding of all components of assigned rides through experience and interpreting CAD drawings​

    • Mechanical - Animatronics, air/hydraulic cylinders and compressors, restraint mechanisms, and gearboxes​

    • Electrical - Allen-Bradley/Siemens PLCs, motors, proximity/photoelectric sensors, limit switches, and wire sizing

  • Independently maintained 4 rides through daily/weekly/monthly greasing, torque stripe checking, repairing, and testing

  • Efficiently conducted ride evacuations and repairs during downtime to ensure guest safety and industry compliance

April 2023 - May 2023

Fleet Attendant

Starship Technologies

  • Oversaw operation of innovative autonomous food delivery robots on campus in coordination with headquarters

  • Improved health of robots through daily repairs, maintenance, and solved any problems that arose during delivery

  • Executed start-of-day or end-of-day charging and cleaning of robot fleet while conducting regular warehouse inventories

Education

2022 - 2026

University of Notre Dame | Bachelor’s of Science

Computer Engineering

Skills
& Expertise

  • Control System Software

  • Circuit Design

  • Audio Visual Systems

  • Visual Effects/Animation

  • Designing for Maintenance

Programs

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  • Structured Text - (Beckhoff TwinCAT)

  • C

  • Python

  • MATLAB

  • Autodesk Maya

  • Dante Audio Networking

  • Adobe 3D Substance Painter

  • Unreal Engine

  • Fusion 360

  • SOLIDWORKS

Leadership/Affiliations

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Aug 2022 - Present

Themed Entertainment Association Club at Notre Dame

Treasurer

Feb 2024 - Present

ASTM F24 Committee

Electrical/Safety-Related Controls Task Group Volunteer

Oct 2022 - Present

International Association for Amusement Parks and Attractions

Member

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