Aerospace Engineer · Student

Building dependable systems and thoughtful interfaces.

I’m an Aerospace Engineering student at San Diego State University with minors in Mathematics and Computer Science. I focus on electric vehicles, high-voltage energy storage, and the tooling and software that make complex teams move faster.

Based in San Diego, CA
Grad year May 2027
Focus EVs · Energy Storage · Systems

Now

What I’m focused on right now.

This month

  • Leading Aztec Electric Racing’s energy storage roadmap and 250+ member operations.
  • Running aerodynamic and aeroelastic analyses in collaboration with SDSU faculty.
  • Iterating on this portfolio and documenting projects for future technical roles.

Learning & experiments

  • Deeper work with MATLAB/Simulink and FEA tools for EV and aerospace structures.
  • Building internal tools for documentation, tracking, and recruiting workflows.
  • Reading on high-voltage systems safety and EV battery pack architectures.

Overview

Technical profile at a glance.

Systems & Software

Engineering & Infrastructure

  • Languages MATLAB · Java · C · Python
  • Tools Simulink · ANSYS · Solidworks
  • Focus EVs, aero, documentation systems

EV & Hardware

Energy Storage & Testing

  • Ownership High-voltage tractive battery design
  • Systems Cooling loops · wiring harnesses
  • Validation Testbench, inspection, documentation

Leadership & Ops

Team Building at Scale

  • Teams AER, MTC, ASME
  • People 250+ students led & organized
  • Domains Project management, recruiting, strategy

Experience

Where I’ve built and shipped things.

07/2023 – Present President · VP · Energy Storage Lead

Aztec Electric Racing (FSAE EV)

San Diego, CA

  • Lead a 250+ member FSAE EV team across project management, operations, and budget planning.
  • Created the team’s first operations framework for competition rules, sponsorships, safety, and recruiting.
  • Researched, designed, and fabricated the first high-voltage tractive battery with integrated control systems.
  • Built and iterated a full powertrain testbench, including cooling loop and wiring harness integration.
  • Established documentation and validation standards for future subsystem designs and manufacturing.
High-voltage systems EV powertrain Project management Leadership
01/2025 – Present Undergraduate Researcher

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA · Aerodynamics & Aeroelasticity

  • Conduct aerodynamic research under Dr. Luciano Demasi, a highly cited aerospace engineering professor.
  • Analyze unsteady aerodynamics, wing structures, and aeroelastic effects using computational and experimental methods.
  • Author and format technical research papers in LaTeX for publication and internal review.
Aerodynamics Aeroelasticity MATLAB LaTeX
07/2024 – Present Founder & President

Muslim Tech Collaborative (MTC)

San Diego, CA

  • Founded and scaled a professional development network for Muslim students with 50+ active members.
  • Own all club operations, including marketing, recruitment, and funding strategy.
  • Partner with employers to host panels and career workshops focused on tech and engineering roles.
Community building Career development Operations
06/2023 – 08/2023 Integrated Management System Intern

NASA · Kennedy Space Center

Merritt Island, FL

  • Managed documentation workflows for NASA’s Integrated Management System team.
  • Maintained internal web applications supporting document control and compliance audits.
  • Drafted technical memos, data sheets, and process updates that improved efficiency and audit readiness.
  • Completed multiple NASA certifications in process management and technical documentation.
Process management Documentation Internal tools
06/2023 – 05/2024 Project Manager

ASME · SDSU Student Chapter

San Diego, CA

  • Directed a 4-part project plan for the student chapter, from design to competition.
  • Led general body meetings and set up project tracking and design documentation workflows.
  • Managed the IAM3D Drone Competition project, helping the team place 4th internationally.
  • Handled procurement, budgeting, and travel logistics for project teams.
Project planning Competition Budgeting

Skills

How I work and what I work with.

Technical & Engineering

Hands-on engineering skills

  • CoreMachining, fabrication, PCB soldering
  • SystemsHigh-voltage packs, circuit analysis & testing
  • EmbeddedArduino circuits & software, automotive systems

Software & Tools

Simulation & coding stack

  • LanguagesMATLAB, Java, C, Python
  • SimulationANSYS FEA, Simulink, Solidworks
  • ProductivityOffice Suite, LaTeX (MiKTeX)

Project & Business

Leadership & operations

  • ManagementProject management, team leadership
  • OperationsSupply chain, budgeting, cost reports
  • CommunicationTechnical documentation & reports

Projects

Selected work.

Education

Where I study.

San Diego State University

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Minors in Mathematics & Computer Science · Expected May 2027

  • 5× Dean’s List honoree.
  • Coursework spanning aerodynamics, structures, and engineering computation.
  • Blend of hands-on engineering and software for simulation and analysis.

Extracurriculars

What I build outside class.

Aztec Electric Racing (AER) · FSAE EV

President · Vice President · Energy Storage Lead · 2023 – Present

  • Lead all-electric Formula SAE team operations, budgeting, and multi-subsystem coordination.
  • Own energy storage design, testing, and documentation for the team’s first high-voltage accumulator.
  • Mentor new members on technical fundamentals, safety practices, and project execution.
EV Leadership Energy Storage

Muslim Tech Collaborative (MTC)

Founder & President · 2024 – Present

  • Created a professional development community for Muslim students with 50+ active members.
  • Coordinate employer partnerships, workshops, and networking events.

ASME · SDSU Chapter

Project Manager · 2023 – 2024

  • Managed multi-phase project plans and led the IAM3D Drone Competition team to a top-4 international finish.
  • Handled procurement, budgets, and travel logistics for student projects.

Contact

Let’s talk.

I’m open to internships, research positions, and collaborations around EVs, aerospace, and technical leadership. Email is best, but feel free to reach out on LinkedIn as well.