Experience
University of Vermont FabLab
Responsibilities—Operations Manager
• Coordinate technicians and daily lab workflow
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to improve support for student projects
• Implement process improvements and lab scaling efforts
• Complete technician duties as needed to support lab operation
Responsibilities—Technician
• Operate and maintain 15+ 3D printers and other tools
• Manage fabrication requests from intake to delivery
• Troubleshoot print failures and improve machine reliability
• Support students with CAD, DFM, and various other needs
Tools
• FDM & SLA 3D printing
• Laser Cutter/Engraver (Plywood & Acrylic)
• SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CorelDRAW, Slicing Software
• MS Office Suite
Impact
• Faster turnaround, and fewer failures
• 600+ tickets in my first semester at the FabLab
• Improved recycling workflow (See Projects)
• Optimized workspace by removing older unutilized machines
• Supported push for high performance engineering filaments in house
VEX Robotics Competition
Team 4886 (Subteam B, "Beefcake")
Responsibilities
• Designed and modeled robot components and subsystems in CAD
• Fabricated and assembled mechanical systems
• Iterated mechanisms through prototyping, testing, and redesign
• Diagnosed mechanical failures and implemented field repairs during competitions
• Collaborated with team members on motion and scoring mechanism development
• Prepared robots for competition through inspection, tuning, and rebuild cycles
• Mentored newer members in CAD, fabrication, and assembly techniques
Tools
• SolidWorks (CAD design & assemblies)
• Hand and power shop tools
• Drill press, bandsaw, and basic fabrication equipment
• Robot control system hardware (VEX platform components)
• Fastening and mechanical assembly tools
• Measurement tools
Impact
• Qualified for the VEX World Championship four times through competitive robot performance
• Contributed to a NH/VT State Championship–winning robot build (senior year)
• Supported multiple judged award wins, including Design and Excellence awards at regional and state levels
• Delivered competition-ready robot subsystems under strict time and rule constraints
• Improved mechanism reliability through iterative redesign and on-site competition repairs