ABOUT

 

Professional Summary:

Systems-focused mechanical engineer with 7+ years of experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives for

advanced electric vehicle systems. Recognized for effective communication, systems thinking, and data-driven

problem solving, translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights that align multidisciplinary

teams and inform product decisions. Passionate about bridging technology and people by ensuring engineering

decisions create meaningful customer value through intuitive, impactful product solutions.

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About Me:

Currently I am a Propulsion Systems Attribute Engineer in the Electric Vehicle Energy Management Systems (EVEMS) Department.

I graduated from the of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, May 2019, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. As of December 2024, I earned my Masters of Science in Product Development with a Certificate in Systems Engineering from the University of Detroit Mercy. In 2017 I was a co-op intern with Honda R&D specifically working in the Transmission Design department at their facility in Ohio. In 2018, I worked at Ford Motor Company in the Product Development – Electrified Powertrain Engineering department specifically in the High Voltage Battery Systems On-Going Production Development group. I am now at Ford full time in Product Development. I started in Ford's College Graduate (FCG) rotation program specifically focused on powertrain for hybrid and electric vehicles. After rotating through 6 different teams at Ford I chose to land in the EV Energy Management Systems Department (formally part of Electrified Powertrain) in a Systems Attribute Engineering role.

On campus I served on the U of I executive board of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers professional organization for two consecutive years. I was also inducted into Pi Tau Sigma, the honors fraternity, my senior year. I spent all four years as an active member of the Formula SAE team specifically working on the engine and drivetrain sub-teams. For two years I also worked as an undergraduate research assistant in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Center (ACRC) studying vapor compression cycles and improvements in efficiency for automotive applications.

Beyond engineering, I love hiking, skiing, and being outside! I am also good at book recommendations, making musical theatre references, and I can make a first rate chocolate mousse.