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Hi! I'm Charles.

Originally from Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, I'm now a senior studying Mechanical Engineering at Duke University. I have a passion for innovation, hands-on work, and all things mechanical design.

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About Me

I first found my passion for engineering through a love for building, tinkering and challenging myself. While that originally manifested in hobbies like a LEGO Architecture collection, a fascination with Formula 1, and many complex Minecraft builds, it has grown into a lifelong passion for solving complex engineering problems practically and efficiently. 

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As an engineer, I thrive when I can take a project from concept to completion. I’ve worked on everything from small independent projects to large interdisciplinary design teams, and I enjoy contributing at every stage of the process: from brainstorming and design to testing and manufacturing. Additionally, I have found that I work best in fast-paced and exciting environments,  where everyone is truly passionate about the work being done.  

 

I’m also someone who is constantly curious and eager to learn new things, which keeps me motivated to push beyond what I already know and take on new challenges. Beyond that, I also love teaching others, whether that is through teaching non-engineering friends how to 3D print, mentoring younger students as a part of FSAE, or my job at as a Teaching Assistant. 

Experience:

  • Powertrain engineer, project team lead, and 4-year member of Duke Motorsports (Formula SAE)

  • Mechanical Engineering and Product Design Intern at Ultherapy​

  • Mechanical Engineering Intern at WSP 

  • Teaching Assistant and Mentor for EGR224: Mechatronics + Control Systems

  • Programming and Logistics Director at URJ Crane Lake Camp

Skills:

  • CAD design and assemblies: SolidWorks, Fusion360, CATIA, AutoCAD

  • FEA and CFD in SolidWorks and ANSYS 

  • FDM and SLA 3D printing: Ultimaker, Bambu, Prusa, Formlabs

  • CNC machining: Milling, Water jetting, Laser cutting

  • Electro-mechanical prototyping: microcontrollers, soldering, motors, wiring

  • Engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

  • Python, MATLAB, C++, LabVIEW

Interests:

  • Economics - I'm pursuing a minor in Econ just for fun!

  • Board games and card games - some favorites are 7 Wonders, Terraforming Mars, and Magic the Gathering

  • Longtime F1 fan (Go McLaren!)

  • The outdoors - I love skiing, hiking, and exploring natural beauty

  • I'm a huge fantasy football nerd, my computer is full of custom fantasy-related excel spreadsheets 

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