CAD & Design

SolidWorks

I have used SolidWorks for robotics, tooling, accelerator components, production parts, and manufacturing documentation. I used it for FRC Team 4079 and OA Robotics from 2019 to 2022, and now use it as my day-to-day CAD tool at work for full assemblies, part design, shop-ready drawings, inspection documentation, and design-for-manufacturing workflows. CSWA certified

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Projects that use this skill.

Modeled

CAD Practice / RoboticsFeb 2023 - Mar 2023

Overhang · FRC Charged Up Robot CAD

Modeled Overhang, a second COTS-heavy FRC Charged Up robot concept designed after Backlash. The robot used a parallel virtual 4-bar arm, a non-parallel 4-bar ground intake, and the same polybelt manipulator concept to create a simpler and more manufacturable scoring system.

SolidWorks Mechanism Design Design for Manufacturing & Assembly

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Modeled

CAD Practice / RoboticsJan 2023 - Feb 2023

Backlash · FRC Charged Up Robot CAD

Modeled a full COTS-heavy FRC Charged Up robot with a 2 DoF chain-driven arm and wrist, plus a polybelt manipulator, designed as an independent CAD project that could be manufactured and competed with if needed.

SolidWorks Mechanism Design Design for Manufacturing & Assembly

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Archived

CAD Practice / RoboticsNov 2022 - Dec 2022

Encore v2 · Project X004

Started modeling X004, a version 2 redesign of Encore, to improve the original t-shirt cannon robot's barrel pivot stability, packaging, articulation mechanism, and Geneva drive alignment.

SolidWorks Mechanism Design Design for Manufacturing & Assembly

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Modeled

CAD Practice / RoboticsOct 2022 - Nov 2022

Robot Cart v2 · Project X002

Modeled Robot Cart v2, a smaller and lighter revision of the original robot cart that reduced cost, part count, and size while keeping the most useful competition logistics features.

SolidWorks Design for Manufacturing & Assembly

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Modeled

CAD Practice / RoboticsAug 2022 - Sep 2022

Ascent Upgrade · 2022 Competition Upgrade Concept

Revisited the CAD for Ascent, FRC Team 4079's 2022 Rapid React competition robot, with a redesigned variable-angle hooded shooter, improved slapdown intake, stronger climber tube supports, cleaner part organization, and a basic master sketch workflow.

SolidWorks Mechanism Design Design for Manufacturing & Assembly

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Modeled

CAD Practice / RoboticsApr 2022 - May 2022

Driver Station · Project X003

Modeled X003, a dedicated driver station for FRC Team 4079 designed to organize the driver laptop, controllers, chargers, adapters, and field connection hardware into one competition-ready unit.

SolidWorks Design for Manufacturing & Assembly

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Modeled

CAD Practice / RoboticsApr 2022 - May 2022

Robot Cart · Project X002

Modeled X002, a custom robot cart for FRC Team 4079 designed to improve competition logistics by carrying the robot, batteries, bumpers, tools, and driver station equipment between the pit and field.

SolidWorks Design for Manufacturing & Assembly

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Completed

CAD Practice / RoboticsApr 2022 - May 2022

Team 4079 SolidWorks Parts Library

Created a centralized SolidWorks parts library and CAD organization system for FRC Team 4079 to make robot design faster, more consistent, and easier for the team to maintain.

SolidWorks Technical Documentation

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Modeled

CAD Practice / RoboticsApr 2022 - May 2022

Upgraded Kit of Parts Drivetrain · Project X001

Modeled X001, an upgraded 8-wheel version of the FRC Kit of Parts drivetrain designed to improve stability, serviceability, bumper mounting, and internal packaging space.

SolidWorks Design for Manufacturing & Assembly Mechanism Design

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Completed

RoboticsJan 2022 - Apr 2022

Ascent · 2022 Competition Robot

Led Ascent, FRC Team 4079's 2022 Rapid React competition robot, as Project Lead and FRC Captain. Ascent was my second major robot project and my first full-season FRC competition robot, built around Upper Hub shooting, Cargo collection, and a continuously improved climb system that evolved into a powered Traversal Rung climb.

SolidWorks Robot Design & Fabrication Mechanism Design Electrical & Wiring

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Completed

RoboticsJan 2021 - Jan 2022

Encore · Publicity T-Shirt Cannon Robot

Led and designed Encore, FRC Team 4079's off-season publicity robot built around a 10-barrel pneumatic t-shirt launcher, 6-wheel pneumatic drivetrain, Geneva-indexed articulating barrel assembly, airhorns, and lights for school and district events.

SolidWorks Robot Design & Fabrication Mechanism Design Electrical & Wiring

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Completed

CAD Practice / RoboticsJan 2021 - Mar 2021

Fortune's Feud · Game Design Challenge

Led FRC Team 4079's 2021 FIRST Game Design Challenge submission, developing an original pirate-themed FRC game with a complete field concept, scoring system, rules package, CAD model, presentation, and judge interview materials.

SolidWorks Graphic Design Photoshop Canva

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Related Experience

Roles where this skill was applied.

Mechanical Engineering Co-op

RadiaBeam TechnologiesJan 2024 - PresentSanta Monica, California

Designing, fabricating, and documenting tooling for particle accelerator structures, including SOL linear accelerator builds, TPV tooling, RF component fixtures, and test equipment for government and research customers

Tooling & Fixturing SolidWorks Brazing & Welding Drafting & Prints Design for Manufacturing & Assembly GD&T Mechanical Inspection Project Management Technical Documentation

Founder and Shop Owner

PotatoPrinting3DFeb 2021 - PresentOnline

Run an online props and cosplay store, designing, 3D printing, listing, and fulfilling custom items inspired by video games, movies, and media

FDM 3D Printing SolidWorks Graphic Design Project Management

Team Captain · Head of Technical and Systems

FRC Team 4079 - Quantum LeapAug 2016 - May 2022Cypress, California

Led a 60+ student FIRST Robotics program across robot design, fabrication, electrical systems, team operations, business, outreach, and competition preparation while helping expand the program through a junior varsity FTC team

SolidWorks Robot Design & Fabrication Mechanism Design Electrical & Wiring Rapid Prototyping CNC Routing Team Leadership Project Management Event Coordination Graphic Design