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Education

Tufts University Medford, MA · May 2026

Master of Science in Human Factors Engineering

Thesis: Design and evaluation of a wearable physical–digital interaction system; using glanceable visual signals to influence real-world social behavior.

University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM · May 2021

B.A. Chemistry · B.S. Psychology · Minor: Computer Science

Cum Laude

Experience

Center for Engineering Education and Outreach, Tufts University Medford, MA
SociaLIGHT — Embedded Systems & Human Factors Lead (Master's Thesis) 2024 – Present
  • Designed a wearable interaction system using color-based visual cues to reduce friction in real-world social interaction.
  • Defined system behavior across embedded hardware, NFC interaction, and feedback cues to make system state legible without a screen.
  • Led architecture decisions, transitioning from BLE/WiFi to NFC to reduce pairing friction and improve reliability.
  • Designed and executed an IRB-approved study, translating behavioral findings into iterative system refinements.
Embedded Systems Engineer — Componentize Platform 2024 – Present
  • Developed a modular system for connecting hardware and browser interfaces through reusable, real-time components.
  • Defined component architecture enabling interaction across BLE, WebSocket, and serial-connected devices.
  • Designed for usability, translating developer feedback into clearer interaction patterns and system abstractions.
  • Integrated AI-assisted tooling to support debugging and system configuration.
Embedded Systems & Human Factors Engineer — Smart Playground Initiative 2024
  • Designed and implemented a proximity-based device pairing system using RSSI signal strength, replacing traditional UI selection with physical interaction.
  • Developed LED-based feedback cues to communicate system state (scanning, selection, pairing) without a screen.
  • Built a distributed embedded system across multiple ESP devices with defined roles and real-time communication.
  • Translated user behavior and testing insights into interaction flows and system logic.
Bray Labs Machine Shop, Tufts University Medford, MA
Machine Shop Fabrication Technician 2023 – 2024
  • Trained students on mills, laser cutters, waterjet systems, and additive manufacturing equipment.
  • Advised on manufacturability, material selection, tolerances, and machining strategies for prototype development.
  • Translated CAD models into manufacturable parts, identifying design constraints early in the design process.
University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, MA
Polymer Engineering & Physics Research Assistant Summer 2021
  • Designed and fabricated experimental systems to study programmable polymer mechanics at macro scale.
  • Developed Python-based 3D simulation tools to model self-assembling structures and analyze kinematics.

Skills

Embedded Systems & Hardware ESP32 (C3/C6), Raspberry Pi, BLE, NFC, Serial Communication, Embedded Sensors, Motors, Cameras, LED Systems
Human Factors & Validation Usability Testing, Ergonomic Analysis, IRB Study Design, Statistical Analysis, Failure Mode Identification
CAD & Fabrication Onshape, SolidWorks, Figma, Laser Cutting, Waterjet, Additive Manufacturing, DFM, Milling
Programming Python, MicroPython, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, WebSocket, PyScript, MATLAB, R
Systems & Interaction System Architecture, Hardware–Software Integration, Interaction Design for Embedded Systems, Feedback System Design
Languages English (Fluent), Spanish (Reading/Writing)