FDM 3D Printing
I use FDM 3D printing for robotics, tooling, work projects, personal projects, and props. My experience started with personal printers like the Creality CR-10, Ender 3 Pro, CR-30 PrintMill, and Elegoo Centauri Carbon, and now includes regular use of Bambu Lab printers for robotics and professional work. At Kettering, I was the first to use Bambu Lab printers on campus and helped certify them for broader campus use through HEPA filtering, carbon filtering, and air quality monitoring
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KUdos Team Captain · Lead Designer · Founding Member
Lead mechanical design, fabrication, strategy, and team operations for Kettering’s VEX U robotics team, with work across CAD, prototyping, 3D printing, CNC manufacturing, robot assembly, and competition preparation
- Lead design, fabrication, and overall strategy for high-performance VEX U and VEX AI robots
- Own major robot subsystems from concept through competition, including Onshape CAD, prototyping, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and iteration
- Coordinate build operations by managing schedules, workflows, priorities, and team member responsibilities across the season
- Manufacture and integrate robot components using 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal, COTS parts, and custom fabricated parts
- Create and maintain technical documentation, CAD references, media, and build resources to support team development
- Mentor members on robot design, fabrication techniques, engineering decision-making, and project management
- KUdos Team Captain · May 2026 - Present
- Lead Designer · May 2026 - Present
- B-Section Team Captain · Aug 2024 - May 2026
- Lead Designer and Fabricator · Aug 2022 - May 2026
- B-Section Build Lead · Aug 2022 - Aug 2024
- VEX AI Worlds Semi-Finalist, ranked 3rd and undefeated in qualification matches
- VEX Worlds 2024 Build Award Winner in the Innovation Division
- First team in the world, across all levels, to score on the High Stake and complete a Tier 3 climb
- Earned multiple Innovate Awards, including 2 tournament awards, 1 Signature Event award, and 1 VEX U Worlds award
- Earned VEX AI Excellence and Energy Awards
- Presented on the Finals stage to a live audience of 8,000+ with 33,000+ YouTube views
Robotics Center Assistant
Help oversee and maintain the Kettering Robotics Center, supporting campus robotics competitions, outreach events, workshops, equipment, and teams hosted in the facility
- Assist with Robotics Center operations for FIRST, VEX, RECF, and Aerial Drone competitions hosted on campus
- Support event setup, logistics, field equipment, and day-of operations for robotics competitions and outreach events
- Collaborated with the Director of Auxiliary Services to certify and approve Bambu Lab 3D printers for campus-wide use
- Support workshops and outreach events, including FIRST in Michigan sessions focused on STEM engagement
- Help supervise and support the 8 FIRST Robotics Competition teams hosted in the Kettering Robotics Center
Founder and Shop Owner
Run an online props and cosplay store, designing, 3D printing, listing, and fulfilling custom items inspired by video games, movies, and media
- Design, 3D print, finish, and sell props, cosplay items, and everyday products through an Etsy storefront
- Manage the full product pipeline, including modeling, printing, post-processing, product photography, listing, packaging, and fulfillment
- Handle customer communication, order tracking, and storefront updates to support day-to-day shop operations
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