Beginning in Aug 2017, I decided to pursue graduate studies and chose UC Berkeley's 1 year Master's of Engineering Program. The program provides rigorous courses while adding business and leadership classes for professional development.
Starting at the end of my junior year at ASU, I got a wonderful opportunity at Intel. The experience allowed me to interact with many aspects of manufacturing - technicians, equipment engineering team, process and product engineers and external suppliers. On a daily basis I communicated between my stakeholders and suppliers to track engineering commits, software and hardware deliveries, and driving new process development for new products. It was awesome working with such a diverse manufacturing team from across the world. Skills Developed: Excel, Process Control Charts, JMP, many Soft Skills and Business Acumen
I had started my undergrad in Health Sciences before switching to Mechanical Engineering. The courses have helped me develop my technical rigor, while providing many opportunities for working on team projects ranging from technical to business related.
The Arizona Center for Algae Technology and Innovation (AzCATI) is primarily a research and commercialization center for algae-based products, such as Biofuels. My primary responsibilities as a summer assistant were to help maintain the lab and support the activities they run. Thus, I helped clean the mixing tanks, and the ponds for new sample introduction. Repaired broken pumps and other equipment as needed.
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As a teaching assistant, I was able to lead controlled class instructions in regard to material science and structures. The summer led class allowed me to get my first academic related job experience. I found this job very rewarding as I was able to get a better understanding of the fundamentals of material science by teaching, clarifying and grading homework. As an assistant, I felt I was effectively able to lead class discussions, although difficult, while being a bridge between the main professor and students.
I understood the challenges of being a young entrepreneur, having to run one’s own personal business. Worked about 70 hours a week going door to door in a different state for the entire summer. This experience helped me understand how to make good first impressions, communicate effectively and maintain discipline in the face of adversity. The growth I went through as a result of this experience, still has a big impact on my life. Learn to trust the process.
