I founded Rollins Engineering Solutions (RES) as a personal engineering leadership and execution platform to apply structured project management, systems engineering principles, and research discipline to technically rigorous problems. RES serves as a framework for organizing and leading small teams through pre-defined engineering projects with clear objectives, timelines, and deliverables.

Through RES, I have directed projects in fluid mechanics, computational analysis, and applied mathematics, emphasizing reproducibility, documentation standards, and publication-quality results. The organization functions as a proving ground for technical decision-making, requirements definition, and review processes, mirroring the expectations of professional engineering teams and research groups.

RES has allowed me to develop practical experience in translating open-ended technical problems into executable work plans, coordinating contributors, and delivering completed analyses and reports on schedule. The experience directly informs my approach to engineering leadership, systems integration, and long-term work in aerospace and defense environments.

I am training as a Naval ROTC Midshipman , using the unit environment as a leadership and operational execution platform to develop disciplined management practices, improve organizational efficiency, and prepare for service as a U.S. Navy nuclear officer. My experience includes direct leadership as a Platoon Commander, with responsibility for personnel accountability, academic oversight, and day-to-day platoon execution.

Within the unit, I have led initiatives to increase productivity and reduce redundancy by establishing tangible operational standards and durable documentation systems. These efforts included reorganizing shared drive architecture, creating standard operating procedures (SOPs), and publishing clear rules and reference documents that established a single source of truth for unit operations and reduced duplicated effort across staff teams. The resulting structure improved continuity, accountability, and execution speed within the organization.

As Platoon Commander, I implemented structured academic support and accountability mechanisms, coordinating mentorship and performance tracking that contributed to an average platoon GPA increase of 0.6 over a single semester. I have also completed rigorous technical preparation as part of the Naval ROTC nuclear pipeline, building foundational proficiency in engineering, physics, and operational discipline aligned with future submarine service. My performance and contributions have been recognized through the Distinguished Midshipman Award on four separate occasions.

As President of the Illinois Institute of Technology chapter of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), I led the chapter’s strategic direction and execution, managing an executive team of 17 and overseeing a five-figure annual budget to support programming, technical initiatives, and professional development. I restructured the organization into three standing committees to plan and deliver multiple events each semester with clear ownership, accountability, and institutional continuity. I also coordinated out-of-state travel to enable Illinois Tech students to present aerospace research at conferences and external events, and I held regular meetings with AIAA faculty and chapter leaders from around the country to strengthen collaboration, align programming with national opportunities, and expand pathways for student advancement. In parallel, I mentored undergraduate aerospace students pursuing careers in academia and industry, guiding research involvement, technical growth, and professional positioning while reinforcing a chapter culture centered on disciplined execution and hands-on engineering work.

I was elected as a Illinois Institute of Technology Student Government Association senator during my freshman year, earning the trust of my peers early in my time at Illinois Institute of Technology. I was subsequently appointed Executive Secretary, supporting senate operations and strengthening procedural organization and institutional continuity. In recognition of my contributions and performance in the role, I received the Outstanding Senator Award.

I led initiatives focused on public safety, student outreach, and organizational transparency, prioritizing practical improvements that increased student awareness, responsiveness, and engagement. I also authored multiple pieces of legislation, all of which were formally adopted by the senate, reflecting broad alignment and lasting institutional impact. Following my resignation from the Executive Board, I was appointed Vice Chair of the Student Committee on Research Affairs, where I helped expand pathways for students to become involved in research across engineering, sciences, and technology.