tl;dr: human-centered design, engineering, and making
Education
MDes Master of Design / University of California, Berkeley / 2025-2026
BASc Systems Design Engineering / University of Waterloo / 2019-2024
Skills
Prototyping & Fabrication
SolidWorks · Fusion 360 · 3D printing · Laser cutting · CNC Milling · Wood shop · Electronics (sensor/actuator integration) · Microcontrollers (Arduino, ESP32) · Sewing
Human Factors & UX Research
Usability testing · Cognitive task analysis · Heuristic evaluations · User research · Human-machine interaction · Validation & verification testing · Regulatory compliance · MIL-STD 1472 · NUREG-0700 · Accessibility (WCAG 2.0)
UX Design
Figma · Adobe Suite · Journey mapping · Information architecture · Wireframing & prototyping · Interaction design · Visual hierarchy & layout · Design systems
Experience
Human Factors Engineering Associate / Tetra Tech
Jul. 2024 – Jul. 2025
- Conducted usability studies of nuclear systems to evaluate how well interfaces support operators’ sensory, cognitive, and physical needs; uncovered usability issues in control rooms and facilities; ensured designs met regulatory requirements.
- Synthesized regulatory and technical constraints into clear, human-centered design requirements for engineering teams.
Human Factors Engineering Intern / CMC Electronics
Jul. 2023 – Sept. 2023
- Investigated how pilots and operators adapt to evolving VTOL regulations (training, cognitive workload, interface usability).
- Identified key human-machine interaction challenges; translated them into design recommendations for cockpit systems.
Craftsmanship Engineering Intern / Tesla
Jan. 2023 – April 2023
- Optimized usability of hardware user interactions and controls for interior and exterior components.
- Managed vehicle design execution for programs including Cybertruck and Model Y programs by working cross-functionally with engineering, design studio, and dimensional teams.
Physical Product Design Intern / Leonardo Industrial Design
Jan. 2022 – April 2022
- Designed intuitive attachment systems and accessories for a modular furniture line.
- Concepted, sketched, and prototyped accessible magnetic product packaging for tremor-damping glove.
Solar Car Interiors Lead / University of Waterloo Midnight Sun
Apr. 2020 – Oct. 2021
- Led concept design, prototyping, and user testing of steering wheel + hardware enclosure, vehicle control panel, and interior door components (armrests, handles, trim, etc) to ensure a comfortable, ergonomic passenger experience.
Assistive Device Design Intern / Plant3r
Aug. 2021 – Oct. 2021
- Led handle and trigger redesign of home farming assistive tool for people with mobility issues. Started a usability testing initiative, guiding the remote team to test with >15 participants.
UX Research Intern / Essential Accessibility
May 2021 – Aug. 2021
- Led user research, interviews, design/prototyping, and usability testing of new Design Evaluation platform released in 2022, where designers can assess their work for WCAG 2.0 accessibility compliance before development.
UX Design Intern / Wind River
Sept. 2020 – Dec. 2020
- Designed and conducted usability testing of two dev-ops tools shipped as part of Wind River Studio in 2021 that enable teams to run automated pipelines, and run remote tests on PCBs.
Engineering Associate Intern / AceAge
Jan. 2020 – April. 2020
- Sourced, tested, and implemented lubricants and bearing for cam mechanism, decreasing wear by 90%
- Managed international product shipments by driving timelines and coordinating multiple stakeholders