My Story
A Bit More About Me
I was born and raised in Cozumel, a famous Island in the Mexican Caribbean. Living in a small town surrounded by the beach and jungle helped me connect with nature organically. My childhood weekends were spent learning about ecology and taking part in environmental projects with local biologists. Surrounding myself with people that cared instilled in me a desire to solve the world’s fundamental problems; hunger, pollution, clean water, housing, education, etc. In a child’s mind, everything is solvable and straightforward, you simply got to do it and then voalá; there is no problem. Need water, bring it. You need a house, build it. Something is dirty, clean it. I was naive but don’t get me wrong, I still believe this can be solved, however, I am more aware of what’s needed to do so.
I was excited when I got my acceptance letter to the University of Rochester. I was going to a new city, living on my own, and full of strangers. Most importantly, I had the opportunity to arm myself with the skills and knowledge that would help me fulfill my dreams. The open curriculum gave me the freedom to complement my mechanical engineering career with political science, environmental justice, and advanced chemical engineering courses. My interest in renewable energy grew as I analyzed it in depth from a technical and social perspective. I satiated my hands-on curiosity by joining UR Baja where I got to design, build, and race an off-road vehicle.
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My purpose as a mechanical engineer is to materialize ideas. Helping to meet urban and rural needs, minimize pollution, increase the use and yield of renewable energy, and increase machine efficiency. In fewer words, assisting in making the world a better place. I admire designs that prioritize human health, human connections, and environmental concerns.
Experience and Qualifications
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EDUCATION
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UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
Rochester, NY - May 2019
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering / Minor in Environmental Engineering
GPA 3.35 / 4.00 - Kearns Scholar - Dean's List 5/8 semesters.
Active member of UR Baja SAE, SWE, ASME, UR Rock Climbing, Women's Club Soccer.
Coursework included mechanical design, fluids, thermodynamics, environmental chemistry, electrochemistry, microelectronics, solar cells and environmental policy.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI
Design and Release Engineer - Brake Tubes & Hoses | July 2021 – Present
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Design and release engineer for 100+ parts on F150 and F150 Lightning
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Worked with purchasing, finance, and program management teams to successfully support 3 model year launches for brake tubes and hoses at three Ford Plants.
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Lead quality investigations to reduce scrap and improve assembly processes at Ford’s plant.
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Implemented cost reduction strategies resulting in 1M USD in cost savings over the program life.
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Resolved launch issues related to assembly interferences, and cross-functional packaging constraints.
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Supported sourcing and architecture early program phases, Integrated the insights gained from previous experiences to predict assembly issues.
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Managed supplier activities including drawing updates, testing completion, and PPAP progress.
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Performed brake systems testing to meet design requirements at the appropriate milestones.
Studio David Pompa, Mexico City, Mexico
Project Manager | Nov 2020 – June 2021
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Scheduled production, handling and shipping for design luminaires of three luxury hotel projects.
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Improved metal coating and assembly process to streamline production
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Worked in conjunction with purchasing and the architecture team to communicate project advancements with the client and address any concerns for timing and delivery.
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Coordinated logistics for deliveries in the Mayan Riviera, ensured in-field product delivery.
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Developed packaging for glass luminaires.
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI
Design and Release Engineer - Pedals | Sept 2019 – Feb 2020
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Designed brake and accelerator pedals, managed cost reduction for suppliers.
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Oversaw APQP deliverables, ensured timely completion.
Wegmans Food Markets, Rochester, NY
Design Services Engineering Intern | Feb 2019 - May 2019
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Support the Design Services group with HVAC and refrigeration equipment documentation.
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Mark and update non digital drawings for ongoing projects.
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Perform preliminary load calculations to estimate the size and number of units needed for a sitewide heat pump replacement project.
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UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER - Rochester, NY
Solid Mechanics Teaching Assistant - Spring 2019
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Led weekly office hours, graded homework and coded problems for Webwork.
Laboratory Teacher Intern For General Physics II - Spring 2017–Fall 2018
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Presented the experiment and assisted students in the laboratory twice a week.
Teacher Intern For General Physics I - Fall 2016
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Led weekly workshops, graded homework, and exams.
Office Assistant At Center For Emerging And Innovative Sciences (CEIS) - Summer 2016
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Updated and designed researchers’ profiles in Photoshop and created visual displays.
Facilities Summer Staff - Summer 2017, 2018
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Assisted in building maintenance, organized furniture, equipment, and upkept grounds.
Caller At The University Of Rochester Call Center - Summer 2016
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Contacted alumni to inform them about upcoming events and fundraising.
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ENGINEERING AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
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UR BAJA SAE - University of Rochester Fall 2017 - Spring 2019
Brakes Design Team Lead
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Supervised a team of 5 people for the design, testing, and manufacturing of the brakes system, steering, and ergonomics of the single-seat, all-terrain sporting vehicle.
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Raced against 99 collegiate teams achieving 6th place in design and top 40% overall.
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Designed braking components in SOLIDWORKS and performed FEA in SIEMENS NX. Used Solidworks PDM to create and manage mechanical assemblies.
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Produced drawings for manufacturing and developed toolpaths for CNC manufacturing.
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Machined parts in the lathe and mill and performed on-site repairs of the car during competitions.
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SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT - LLE University of Rochester - Spring 2019
Magnetic Levitation Track
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Designed and manufactured a magnetic levitation track to be used in inertial confinement fusion tests at the Laboratory of Laser Energetics. FEMM software was used to analyze the design and diamagnetic materials were introduced to stabilize the rig. Parts were 3D printed to test the design achieving unstable levitation.
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SOLIDS LAB TEAM PROJECT - University of Rochester - Fall 2018
Redistribution of Kinetic Energy In High Energy Impacts
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Designed and tested an active protective structure that allows the dissipation of kinetic energy upon impact and protects the base layer. Impact force and displacement data were collected using a high-speed camera and an LVDT, then processed using MATLAB. The results show up to 77% displacement reduction.
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FLUIDS LAB TEAM PROJECT - University of Rochester - Spring 2018
Layout and Spacing of Turbines on Windfarms
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Created a scaled wind farm model to test the efficiency of different farm layouts by comparing the voltage output. The model was tested in the wind tunnel using a constant velocity flow.
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SUSTAINABILITY INTERNSHIP - University of Rochester - Summer 2017
Case Study Researcher
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Researched in databases, journals, and newspapers for modern ethical problems in sustainability and engineering ethics. Wrote up case studies on the matter under the supervision of Prof. Randall Curren (Chair, Philosophy).
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KILOMETER OF TOYS - Cozumel, Mexico - Fall 2014
Organizing Committee
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Coordinated the promotion of the event in local TV networks and social media.
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Managed and obtained the official permits from the municipality.
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Achieved the goal of collecting a Kilometer of donated toys for orphans and children in need.
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YOUTH FOR CONSERVATION - Cozumel, Mexico - 2006 to 2012
Environmental Group Member
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Participated in weekly workshops to discuss and learn about the environmental challenges and projects in the Island.
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Participated in environmental field work such as mangrove reforestation, sea turtle nests monitoring, census of the local fish and bird population, water pH data collection, and beach cleaning.
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Led workshops to educate children about local environmental concerns and practices.
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SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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CAD and FEA: proficient in SOLIDWORKS, SIEMENS NX and Creo Parametric, basic knowledge of NASTRAN.
Mechanical fabrication: use of power tools, milling machine, lathe, CNC .
Working knowledge of MATLAB, LabVIEW and FEMM.
Database research.
Fluent in Spanish.
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