Work
Experience













May 2024 - Aug 2024
Ride/Show Controls Engineering Intern - Universal Epic Universe
Universal Creative
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Ran and wrote control system factory and site acceptance tests for complex robot characters and show action equipment
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Redesigned electric circuit to decrease latency of Siemens-controlled ride vehicle actuators with relays and Beckhoff IPC
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Collaborated with software integration vendor to update Beckhoff TwinCAT software and motor firmware on robots
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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
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Provides technical support for broadcast and live stream media production of events across campus
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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
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Gained understanding of all components of assigned rides through experience and interpreting CAD drawings​
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Mechanical - Animatronics, air/hydraulic cylinders and compressors, restraint mechanisms, and gearboxes​
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Electrical - Allen-Bradley/Siemens PLCs, motors, proximity/photoelectric sensors, limit switches, and wire sizing
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Independently maintained 4 rides through daily/weekly/monthly greasing, torque stripe checking, repairing, and testing
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Efficiently conducted ride evacuations and repairs during downtime to ensure guest safety and industry compliance
April 2023 - May 2023
Fleet Attendant
Starship Technologies
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Oversaw operation of innovative autonomous food delivery robots on campus in coordination with headquarters
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Improved health of robots through daily repairs, maintenance, and solved any problems that arose during delivery
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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
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Control System Software
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Circuit Design
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Audio Visual Systems
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Visual Effects/Animation
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Designing for Maintenance
Programs




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Structured Text - (Beckhoff TwinCAT)
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C
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Python
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MATLAB
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Autodesk Maya
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Dante Audio Networking
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Adobe 3D Substance Painter
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Unreal Engine
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Fusion 360
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SOLIDWORKS
Leadership/Affiliations



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