I graduated in 2023 with a BS in Materials Science & Engineering from Alfred University, specializing in semiconductor R&D. My first job out of school made clear that semiconductor R&D wasn't the right fit for me, so I moved across a few different industries: photochemical manufacturing, aerospace ceramics manufacturing for investment casting, and now rare earth magnet R&D and manufacturing.
At the aerospace ceramics company, a division of a multi-billion dollar corporation, I quickly took...
I graduated in 2023 with a BS in Materials Science & Engineering from Alfred University, specializing in semiconductor R&D. My first job out of school made clear that semiconductor R&D wasn't the right fit for me, so I moved across a few different industries: photochemical manufacturing, aerospace ceramics manufacturing for investment casting, and now rare earth magnet R&D and manufacturing.
At the aerospace ceramics company, a division of a multi-billion dollar corporation, I quickly took on responsibility for our most complex materials systems. By age 24, I was the only engineer at our facility, managing and executing dozens of simultaneous projects worth well into the millions of dollars, designing custom ceramic blend formulations, and mentoring four Co-Op students through the company's rotation program. Before I left, I trained my own successor.
I then moved into magnets, where I've mentored two additional interns, developed new technology in the field, and become a recognized subject matter expert in a few specialized areas. Across both roles, the throughline has been mentorship: training Co-Ops, interns, and eventually my own replacement. That's shaped how I think about teaching. I believe strong foundational comprehension matters more than rote memorization, and I'm committed to guiding the next generation with the practical understanding I've gained from my time in industry.
