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Work
Experience

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June 2025 - Present

Controls Engineer Intern

General Motors

  • Designed and implemented RSLogix5000 ladder logic to retrofit a DeviceNet-based FANUC robotic cooling system, reducing compressed air use by 90% while preserving thermal focus integrity of vehicle night vision camera alignment

  • Integrated Siemens RFID antenna system using TIA Portal and Ethernet/IP; developed PLC logic for reading and writing RFID tags, mapped carrier IDs, and designed operator HMI to support automated rerouting and data analysis

  • Follows GM logic conventions and safety standards for tag naming, routine structures, rung design, and integration

Jan 2025 - Present

Robot Technician

Starship Technologies

  • Performs preventative and reactive maintenance on autonomous delivery robots, ensuring optimal operational performance and minimizing downtime

  • Diagnoses and repairs electromechanical malfunctions, including issues with motors, sensors, batteries, and navigation systems

  • Utilizes diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot technical problems and implement effective solutions

  • Conducts software and firmware updates, ensuring robots operate with the latest features and security patches

  • Maintains detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts inventory.

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024

Extended Reality Research Intern

Notre Dame Virtual Reality RINGZ Lab

  • Designed VR, AR, and MR applications for remote work, along with code components and simulations using C#/Unity

  • Documented the coding process, ran data analysis, performed demos, and presented work at XR research group meetings

May 2024 - Aug 2024

Ride/Show Controls Engineer 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 - Oct 2024

Student Engineer

Notre Dame Studios

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

  • Used 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 (PLC Programming)

  • Circuit and Logic Design

  • Interactive Technology

  • Robotics and Computer Vision

  • Game Development and Simulation

  • Designing for Maintenance

Programs

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  • Structured Text - (Beckhoff TwinCAT)

  • IEC 61131-3 Ladder Logic

  • Rockwell RSLogix5000 and Studio5000

  • Siemens TIA Portal and HMI Design

  • C/C#/C++

  • Python

  • MATLAB

  • Autodesk Maya

  • Dante Audio Networking

  • Adobe 3D Substance Painter

  • Unreal Engine and Unity

  • Fusion 360

  • SOLIDWORKS

Leadership/Affiliations

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Mar 2025 - Present

Themed Entertainment Association Club at Notre Dame

President

Aug 2022 - Present

Themed Entertainment Association Club at Notre Dame

Treasurer

Feb 2024 - Present

ASTM F24 Committee

Member

Oct 2022 - Present

International Association for Amusement Parks and Attractions

Member

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