Tech & Projects

Apple Chapter

2018-2023

Apple was a very lovely, inclusive company to work for.

I worked under SEAR QA, Security Engineering and Architecture, as a quality assurance engineer.

Not only was it a place to ensure our privacy was more secure,

But I worked on additional projects close to my heart.

Including being on the board of Apple’s Accessibility DNA.

I had the privilege, not only of organizing and designing a poster, but meeting Temple Grandin.

Temple Grandin is one of my heroes.

She pioneered work in human livestock handling and animal welfare.

She is also a leading advocate and role model for people with Autism and Neurodiversity.

I celebrated 5 years at Apple.

Then left around 6 months after to explore the world.

Curious about my journey on

the Appalachian Trail?

Fun Projects

I love projects, especially ones close to my heart.

As a fun project, I briefly worked to create a Health symptom-tracking iOS app.

I am currently writing a book, AWAKEN— a blend of mythology, poetry, and lost voices.

I’m an avid crocheter. I’m also self-taught in knitting and sewing.

Because I always need a project, I carried both a journal and 5lbs of Icelandic wool on the Appalachian trail.

That’s me, dancing in my crocheted cloak after completing it on the trail.

I mailed it home since it was too heavy to keep carrying. Now, my sister snuggles up in it when she misses me—she swears it still smells like the woods!

In my spare time, I also love building with legos—because play is the best way to design .

Volunteering with DBSA SF

2020-2024

During COVID lockdown (2020-2022), I found a chapter called DBSA-SF, or Depression, Bipolar, Support Alliance.

I valued it was peer led and I met such amazing people.

So after my depression got better, I volunteered. I helped design and launch website pages for a ‘Digital Wellness Package’.

I volunteered at community outreach events, including staffing the DBSA booth at the Chase Center and helped organize community events such as cultural festivals and holiday events.

Early Work

In 2015, I worked for SKULLY.

Marketed as revolutionizing motorcycle safety by integrating a blind spot 180˚ camera, turn-by-turn directions, and audio voice recognition interface in a motorcycle helmet through an optical stack.

As a Manufacturing Test Engineer, I:

- Defined and executed manufacturing test requirements for advanced motorcycle helmet technology, partnering with local manufacturers (Flex/Flextronics).

- Defined, characterized, and tested audio drivers with the WM8280 Wolfson Audio Codec for stereo audio without sacrificing battery consumption.

- Conducted critical safety and performance tests, including drop testing for helmet integrity at Snell Labs ISO 17025 facility, contributing to life-saving product development.

- Developed data tracking systems for beta testing in Ruby and SQL, providing comprehensive reports that enhance decision-making across departments.

Say what you will about the Internet of Things, one of my favorite places to work at was Revolv in Boulder, CO. Acquired by Google Nest. Revolv unified the smart home on a smartphone through 7 different radios.

In 2014, working under Marcello Bergquist solidified my work during my early years.

Under him, as a Product Test and Manufacturing Engineer, I:

- Developed processes in Ruby to verify tested units, check purchase orders, and track individually shipped units with detailed reporting and alerting.

- Developed and programmed in Ruby for automatically updating and verifying hundreds of post-production hubs over WIFI, reducing manual intervention and improving product rollout efficiency.

- Installed on-line optimization initiatives, implementing Statistical Process Control to reduce resource use and improve visibility into manufacturing operations for a significant cost savings.

- Completely redesigned a manufacturing pipeline for consumer electronics to incorporate additional staging and optimize throughput and flow maintaining ESD standards enabling greater flexibility to the business.

Upon graduating high school, I earned a Robotics and Manufacturing internship and scholarship at Foresight Technologies, as well as the AIM’s scholarship.

Later, I worked on MSLED— a Micro Subglacial Lake Exploration Device at ASU. Equipt with satellite and ice-penetrating radar to explore the active subglacial lakes in Antartica.

College

(2009-2014)

For my senior research project, I constructed a functional heads-up helmet display.

A couple years later, I was one of the first employees to work at SKULLY, a heads-up, 360 degree camera, motorcycle helmet company.

High School

(2004-2009)

In high school, my friend and I started a Robotics Club though we were usually the only ones who came. We built battlebots with a 20lb limit and entered into competitions every year.

We then turned our eyes towards Skills-USA.

We competed two consecutive years and won 3rd place in Skills USA Nationals Robotics and Automation Technology.