Engineer with expertise in translating complex technical and regulatory requirements into strategic business decisions. Proven track record securing international certifications and market access across defense and commercial vehicle sectors while coordinating cross-functional teams to maintain compliance throughout product life cycles. Currently pursuing MBA in Governmental Affairs to complement my MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with focus on topics such as AI, semiconductor policy, and how rare earth material supply chains can impact manufacturing and propulsion systems. Passionate about helping organizations navigate the intersection of technology policy and business strategy to anticipate regulatory impacts and maintain competitive advantage.
Education
Indiana State University – B.S. Computer Engineering Technology 2020
Michigan State University – M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering 2026
Indiana State University – M.B.A Concentration: Governmental Affairs 2028
2026 Conexus Rising 30 Awardee
Check out some of my personal projects below.
Technical Focus: Grid Connected Inverter MATLAB Simulation
Most automotive electrification systems focus on grid-to-vehicle power transfer, where grid-connected chargers deliver high-voltage DC power to vehicles. However, the reverse capability—vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology—opens up exciting possibilities.
This page presents a MATLAB Simulink model of an inverter synchronized to the utility grid’s 60 Hz fundamental frequency. This bidirectional power flow technology enables several practical applications: emergency backup power for homes, alternative energy sourcing through vehicle batteries, and improved grid stability through power factor correction.
Legal Focus: EPA Endangerment Repeal and the Impact on Automotive
Electric motors serve as the backbone of industrial automation, driving conveyor systems, pumps, fans, and countless process equipment. Traditional fixed-speed operation often proves inadequate for applications requiring variable output, making variable frequency drives (VFDs) essential for optimal performance.
VFDs control motor operation by varying the frequency and voltage supplied to the motor, enabling precise speed and torque modulation that matches real-time load demands. Beyond improved process control, VFDs significantly reduce mechanical stress through soft-start capabilities and controlled ramping, minimizing wear on motor bearings, couplings, and driven equipment.
Technical Focus: Power Protection and Supply Circuit Design (Still In Process)
Protecting circuits from transients and electrical over stress (EOS) represents a core responsibility in electrical engineering practice. EOS events originate from diverse sources including reverse polarity connections, short circuits, lightning-induced surges, electrostatic discharge, and various other electrical anomalies that can compromise circuit integrity.
The following design showcases a galvanically isolated power supply incorporating multi-layered protection strategies:
→ Reverse Voltage
→ Over Voltage/Current: Including ESD and Transients
It always seems impossible until it’s done.
– Nelson Mandela