Hi!

My name is James and I am a mechanical engineering student at UT Austin with a minor in computer science, specializing in the design and optimization of electromechanical and pneumatic systems. My experience spans pneumatic safety systems rated to 120 psi, high-precision yaw control for combat robotics, and reverse-engineered multi-link suspension architectures. I am proficient in SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and FEA, with hands-on manufacturing experience across 3D printing, soldering, sheet metal fabrication, and machining. I also apply my CS background through Python — building ML pipelines with time-series feature engineering to improve predictive model accuracy. I am especially excited to explore the cross section of mechanical engineering and computer science by contributing to different projects at the Autonomous Mobile Robotics Laboratory at UT Austin over the summer!

Beyond engineering, I thrive in leadership and technical communication. As a Teaching Assistant, I evaluate the technical rigor and communication quality of over 110 student reports each semester. As a Consulting Associate, I deliver client-tailored solutions such as building a financial dashboard or performing a competitive benchmarking for clients looking for growth opportunities. As a Founding Member of Alpha Tau Omega, I contributed to the philanthropic events that raised $2,000 for the Texas School for the Deaf.