EXPERIENCE

Buro Happold Facades Designer / New York, NY / 07/14 – present

CORE studio Thornton Tomasetti Computational Designer / New York, NY / 08/13 – 06/14

• Responsible for merging the parametric and technological expertise of CORE studio with the  design and analysis expertise of Thornton Tomasetti’s Building Skin group
• Performed thermal analysis, daylighting studies, and facade systems modeling for Cornell University’s Engineering Quad Redevelopment Master Plan in collaboration with LTL Architects
• Designed and implemented analysis method for measuring glass panel warpage of the cable-net facade for Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s Culture Shed
• Managed Thornton Tomasetti’s AEC Technology Symposiums / Hackathon

Advanced Computational Modeling Thornton Tomasetti Design Intern / New York, NY / 10/12 – 07/13

• Established interoperability workflow for the facade of AC Martin’s Wilshire Grand Tower
• Participated in the structural analysis of Weiss/Manfredi’s Cornell NYC Tech
• Produced ACM outreach materials including presentations, brochures, and newsletters

Openshop Studio Design Consultant / New York, NY / 07/12 – 09/12

• Participated in the re-branding of McDonald’s in collaboration with R E  X, Front, and ARUP

Progressive Research in Architecture, Urbanism, and Design Intern / Boston, MA / 12/11

• Designer and assistant editor of I Want To Be Metropolitan, a publication on the growth, stability, and potential of mini-metropolises

Cornell University Summer College Teaching Associate / Ithaca, NY / 06/11 – 08/11

• Lead introductory architecture design studio and organized student work exhibitions

Austin + Mergold Intern / Ithaca, NY / 06/09 – 08/09

• Collaborated in design, fabrication, and permanent installation of dynamic displays for Cornell University’s School of Art, Architecture, and Planning

AAP Digital Fabrication Facility Teaching Associate / Summer Manager / Ithaca, NY / 09/08 – 08/11

• Operated and maintained fabrication machinery including CNC mill, 3D printer, and laser cutter
• Advised students on processes for individual design needs and prepared digital files

Situ Studio Intern / Brooklyn, NY / 05/08 – 08/08

• Assisted in the fabrication and installation of Solar Pavilion 3 at CitySol and the reinstallation of Solar Pavilion 2 at The All Points West Festival

 

EDUCATION

Cornell University Master of Architecture, Professional / Ithaca, NY / 09/07 – 05/11
Tulane University Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering / New Orleans, LA / 09/05 – 08/07
The Cooper Union Bachelor of Science in Engineering / New York, NY / 09/01 – 05/05

 

SKILLS

Computer Programs Rhino, Grasshopper, Ladybug/Honeybee, Mepla, Therm, Solidworks, SAP, Revit, Vray, TTX, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress
Programming Languages Python
Fabrication CNC Mill, Laser Cutter, 3D Printer, Waterjet, Metal and Wood Shop Machinery

 

HONORS & PUBLICATIONS

Cornell University Partial tuition scholarship / Eschweiler Prize for Merit & Distinction in Design Studio
Tulane University Full tuition scholarship
The Cooper Union Full tuition scholarship
Sign City Ampersand Volume 6: Sites of Decline 2014
Robert James Eidlitz Fellowship SkinNY