About
I'm a mechanical engineering student at UC San Diego interested in controls, robotics, embedded systems, and rocketry. I enjoy building real hardware, testing it, and learning from the process.
Background
I'm a Mechanical Engineering student at UC San Diego specializing in Controls and Robotics. I enjoy working on projects where hardware, software, and real-world testing all come together.
I first got into engineering through rocketry, where I learned how much effort goes into making a system reliable before it ever leaves the ground. That experience shaped the way I approach problems: understand the physics, build carefully, test often, and keep improving.
Most of my interests now center around embedded systems, control systems, avionics, and autonomous hardware. I like building things that have to sense, respond, and work reliably outside of a perfect lab environment.
Approach
Before jumping into code, CAD, or PCB layout, I try to understand the physics behind the problem. Knowing what the system is actually doing makes every design decision more intentional.
I learn best by getting hardware in front of me and testing it early. Bench testing and field work have taught me how quickly real-world conditions reveal problems that are easy to miss on paper.
I enjoy working across the full system, from schematics and PCB layout to firmware, controls, and live data. Being involved in each layer helps me catch assumptions before they turn into failures.
Beyond Engineering
Outside of school and engineering, I spend a lot of my time staying active and finding creative outlets. I play drums and guitar as an amateur musician, and I enjoy the process of learning new songs, improving slowly, and just having fun with it.
I also like riding motorcycles, working out, surfing, and spending time outdoors whenever I can. These hobbies help me reset, stay disciplined, and keep a healthy balance outside of technical projects.
Get in touch →Outside of work
Nature, hiking, exploring, and spending time with people I care about
Favorite way to reset
Getting outside and clearing my head
What I value
Curiosity, growth, balance, and meaningful connections
Based in
San Diego, CA