Self-portrait: ‘light painting’ (using long exposure with drone)


About

Hailing from Los Angeles, CA,

I am an engineer at heart, driven by the thrill of problem-solving and the joy of creation. As a maker, I find inspiration in exploring new ideas and applying lessons learned across disciplines. Each project I take on fuels my passion for innovation and discovery.

From racing FPV drones in MultiGP, the world’s largest drone racing league, to designing high-power rocketry projects, building competitive robots, and studying the principles of flight, I am constantly honing practical skills in design, fabrication, and collaboration. These pursuits have taken me to incredible places, from the dry lake beds near the Mojave Desert to the historic Apollo XI field in the San Fernando Valley and the pristine Sugarbush Airport in Vermont.

Beyond the classroom, I’ve learned and grown through specialized communities such as MultiGP, ROC (Rocketry Organization of California), Sugarbush Soaring, and FIRST Robotics. Inspired by the support I’ve received, I founded Flight Club at my school—a community for aviation enthusiasts where I lead projects like drone building, organize field trips, invite guest speakers, share knowledge and have fun!  This club was made possible with the guidance and encouragement of my aerospace teacher and mentor.

Volunteering in these spaces has been deeply rewarding, allowing me to give back while gaining new perspectives. Looking ahead, I plan to use these skills to solve today’s problems, both big and small. I am eager to be an active member and leader both in-class and in engineering clubs during college, contributing my hands-on experience and collaborative mindset to innovation, meaningful projects.

Outside of STEM, as an avid outdoorsman and Eagle Scout, trained in NOLS Wilderness First Aid, I’ve completed multi-week backpacking and canoeing trips in remote regions. As a competitive sailor, I race in double-handed C420s and CFJs, as well as single-handed Sunfish fleets. I am a US Sailing Level 1 certified instructor.