Electrical Engineering • Georgia Tech

Building systems for reliable energy and better connectivity

I care about practical engineering that improves access for real communities. I focus on distributed energy, rural broadband, and resilient infrastructure. I also lead student teams that ship things in the real world.

Energy systems Telecom Infrastructure
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Leadership

Co-President of Georgia Tech Energy Club, organizing technical projects and industry partnerships.

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Field Experience

Substation and transmission service work through TVA with safety, reliability, and communication upgrades.

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Builder Mindset

Hands-on projects that combine hardware, software, and systems thinking to solve useful problems.

Who I Am

I study Electrical Engineering at Georgia Tech. I care about engineering that improves daily life. Growing up around rural communities taught me how energy and connectivity shape opportunity.

Today I focus on distributed energy, grid-aware software ideas, and practical telecom reliability. I am interested in work that blends field execution with clean technical design.

Electrical & Energy

  • Power systems, SCADA, relays, digital protection
  • Substation operations and safety protocols
  • VHDL, Quartus, FPGA implementation

Software & Platforms

  • Python, C, MIPS assembly, MATLAB
  • Windows, MacOS, Linux, ChromeOS
  • Autodesk Revit, Office 365, Maximo

Communication

  • Technical writing and presentations
  • Team leadership and sponsor outreach
  • English, German (conversational)

Where I've Worked

Electrical Engineering Intern

Tennessee Valley Authority
May 2024 – Present

Transmission Service role supporting system administration and technical operations for TVA substations. Gained hands-on experience with switches, relays, SCADA systems, DPUs, and converting I/O modules to SEL DPAC for digital protection. Facilitated TDP T-1 card hardware replacements with Fujitsu 4100 systems and Ciena 3900 Ethernet transports.

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Georgia Tech Energy Club

Georgia Tech
Aug 2023 – Present

Student organization focused on energy industry engagement, technical projects, and professional development.

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Co-President

Apr 2025 – Present
  • Co-lead a student-run energy organization of 130+ members, setting strategic direction across industry engagement, technical initiatives, and professional development
  • Manage external sponsorships totaling $6,000 and oversee allocation of $20,000 in internal funding
  • Lead partnerships with major energy companies, guide executive board operations, and drive growth of flagship programs, events, and the club website

VP of Communications

Apr 2024 – Apr 2025

Managed internal and external communications, outreach to industry professionals, and social media presence.

Southeastern Energy Conference Co-Chair

Aug 2023 – Apr 2024

Co-managed the 2024 Southeastern Energy Conference including outreach, logistics, and marketing.

B.R.A.V.E Peer Educator

Georgia Tech
Aug 2023 – Present

Educating and empowering Georgia Tech students to prevent sexual violence through bystander intervention, healthy communication, and consent education.

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Technology Specialist

Walker County Board of Education
Mar 2023 – Aug 2023

Managed educational technology for 15 schools serving 8,500 students in a one-to-one device program. Led the transition to paperless enrollment and digital student information cards.

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What I've Built

Piezoelectric Sidewalk

Interactive glass tiles that harvest energy and power a public data display. Led coordination across teams and advisors.

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Solar Collapsible Array

Portable solar cart revival. Work includes storage recovery, electrical checks, wiring improvements, and a clean plan for campus use.

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EnergyHack@GT 2026

Student hackathon on energy and sustainability with three tracks. Built partnerships, logistics, and a long-term plan for growth.

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2025 Southeastern Energy Conference

Student hackathon on energy and sustainability with three tracks. Built partnerships, logistics, and a long-term plan for growth.

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ACE Mentor Program

LaFayette High School team member in the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering program. Strengthened project management skills while leading specific project areas and exceeding requirements.

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Let's Connect

Want to talk about energy systems, rural connectivity, or applied engineering projects? I'm open to conversations and collaboration.