Senior Member of Technical Staff
QuantumScape
• www.linkedin.com/company/quantumscape
• Full-time
Jun 2024 - Present
San Jose, California, United States
Senior Process Development Engineer
Tesla
• www.linkedin.com/company/tesla-motors
• Full-time
Jan 2024 - Jun 2024
Fremont, California, United States
Materials And Process Engineer
Velo3D
• www.linkedin.com/company/velo3d
• Full-time
Jun 2022 - Dec 2023
Campbell, California, United States
PHD Researcher
Carnegie Mellon University
• www.linkedin.com/school/carnegie-mellon-university
Aug 2017 - May 2022
Greater Pittsburgh Area

🧑🔬 Passionate Materials & Process Engineer | R&D Enthusiast 🎓 PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University 🔬 Specialized in Materials Processing and Powder-Based Manufacturing 🔍 As a research-driven thinker, I am now a Senior Member of Quantumscape’s technical staff with a focus on battery cell manufacturing. 🚘 At Tesla, I was a senior process development engineer where I focused dry-electrode anode manufacturing process. 🚀 At Velo3D, I continue to push the boundaries of metal laser powder bed fusion technology, using data-driven insights and experimentation to drive innovation and deliver results. My background in materials science and engineering equips me with the skills to optimize processes and qualify new alloys, expanding our product offerings and ensuring customer success. 🔬 My research journey at Carnegie Mellon University has also led to numerous publications and ongoing projects, delving into the intricacies of additive manufacturing and ceramics processing. I'm passionate about sharing knowledge and have experience as an instructor, fostering the growth of future engineers. 💼 Throughout my career, I've combined technical expertise with leadership, serving as the President of CMU's Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Organization, and founding initiatives to enhance the graduate student experience and community outreach. 🔧 Skills: MATLAB, Python, R, JMP, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, Scikit-learn, Metrology, SEM, XRD, and more. I'm always eager to connect with fellow professionals and explore opportunities for collaboration and growth in the fields of additive manufacturing, battery technology, and advanced manufacturing. Let's connect!
quantumscape.com
velo3d.com
tesla.com
cmu.edu
San Jose, California, United States