Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physics and Mathematics (Double Major)

Franklin & Marshall College, 2017 - 2021

2x Honor’s List: Spring 2020, Spring 2021
4x Dean’s List: Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Fall 2020
Physics GPA: 3.64
- Relevant Coursework: Analytical Mechanics, Electric and Magnetic Fields, Electronics, Experimental Methods of Physics, Mathematical Methods of Physics, Modern Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Statistical and Thermal Physics
Mathematics GPA: 3.48
- Relevant Coursework: Abstract Algebra, Advanced Linear Algebra, Analysis, Calculus I-III, Fourier Series, Linear Algebra and Diff Eq, Probability and Statistics, Statistical Modeling

Skills

Programming Skills

Julia

90%

Python

80%

MATLAB

70%

60%

Other Skills

Git

90%

Latex

80%

Unity

70%

COMSOL Multiphysics

60%

SOLIDWORKS

50%

Awards

John Kershner Scholar(Franklin & Marshall Physics and Astronomy Departmental Award), May 2021
Franklin & Marshall College Honors List, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
Franklin & Marshall College Dean’s List, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Fall 2020
Eagle Scout, Feb 2017

Experience

Assistant Technical Staff - Signal Processing, Algorithms, and Analysis, MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Sep 2021 — Present

Provided technical expertise to the Air, Missile & Maritime Defense Division's Advanced Concepts group in support of National Defense.

Undergraduate Research Assistant- NSF REU Grant Recipient, Colorado State University

Jun 2020 — Jul 2020

Designed optical equipment with SOLIDWORKS and COMSOL Multiphysics for use in ion beam sputtering systems. Simulated strain and deformation on equipment designs with SOLIDWORKS to determine the strength of designed parts. Dynamically adapted to a remote format to maintain safety while contributing to meaningful work. Coordinated with researchers between multiple time zones to sustain a healthy, cross-functional team. Presented results to a diverse group of researchers using exceptional communication skills and understanding of the project.

Undergraduate Research Assistant- Pulsar Timing Observations and Ranking, North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves (NANOGrav)

Aug 2018 — May 2020

Performed observations on potential pulsars by remotely controlling the Aricebo Radio Telescope. Rated thousands of Aricebo data sets to rank radio images and timing arrays by the likelihood of discovering a pulsar. Worked within small teams as a senior member to coordinate pulsar research efforts. Presented monthly to members of the NANOGrav consortium across the US to share findings.

Undergraduate Research Assistant- Quantum Optics, Franklin & Marshall College, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Jun 2019 — Aug 2019

Leveraged Python on a Linux platform to develop a frequency resolved optical gating(FROG) program. Characterized a femptosecond-range pulsing laser system by conducting experiments with the FROG program. Designed and implemented a graphical user interface into the FROG program for a user-friendly experience. Presented findings to over 200 people in an institution-wide research setting, using an in-depth understanding of physical processes to communicate abstract results with an audience unfamiliar with the topic.