About
I’m a mechanical engineering student at North Dakota State University pursuing minors in robotics, aerospace engineering, physics, and computer science. I’m driven by curiosity, hard work, and my ambition to grow. When I'm not in school or work I find time to play trumpet or guitar, longboard, and go bouldering. Whether I’m working on school, personal projects, or research, I always strive to bring all I've got to the table.
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory | Pasadena, CA
June 2026 - August 2026
I characterized how lunar-specific imaging conditions affect the reliability of 3D Gaussian splatting reconstructions for rover path planning. Using ordered image sequences from a lunar surface reconstruction processed through a 3DGS pipeline, I systematically varied critical lighting conditions to find where reconstruction quality breaks down. Using this information I evaluated, quantified, and characterized how the harsh lighting conditions of the lunar poles would effect 3D gaussian splatting.
Marvin Composites | Fargo, ND
June 2025 – May 2026
August 2026 – Present
I conducted TGA, DSC, MTS QTest Elite mechanical assessments and physical characterizations (density measurements, PATTI coating adhesion tests, inorganic decompositions, Omnimark moisture tests) to assess and qualify resin formulations, fiberglass mats, and fiberglass rovings for composite parts. I also assessed a decade-long manufacturing issue using a root cause analysis approach, covering many different possibilities, and then provided the most effective opportunities for improvement to be implemented in production.
Bismarck Public Schools | Bismarck, ND
June 2021 - August 2024
I used time management to efficiently repair student Chromebooks, keeping the flow of work and output to a high standard. I learned and refined processes to repair computers, as well as install peripheral technology into classrooms, creating a successful and innovative environment. I troubleshot existing issues and solved them quickly to keep the school district technology working correctly and efficiently. I installed and tested numerous rooms of audio visual equipment, such as projectors and classroom speaker systems, in classrooms that were in use as well as working in an active construction site installing the equipment in new schools.
Projects
Self Balancing Cube
Personal Project
3D Gaussian Splatting for Lunar Path Planning
NASA JPL
Boulderbot
NDSU Combat Robotics
Line Following Robot
Term Project
Carabiner Material Analysis
Term Project
Cowbot
NDSU Combat Robotics
Playground Design
Term Project
Portfolio Website
Personal
Dorm Speaker Mount
Personal
Education
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Minors in Computer Science, Robotics, and Aerospace Engineering
Expected Graduation: 2028
Extracuriculars: Bison Robotics, Combat Robotics, Jazz Lab Band, Climbing Club, Travel and Adventure Club
Honors: Harry D McGovern Scholar, Dean's List (all semesters)
fall 2026
spring 2027
fall 2027
spring 2028