Will.

Exploring the boundaries of creativity while building things grounded in the here & now.

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Whether I’m engineering with AI guided robots or creating my own magazine, I’m always striving to expand my idea of what’s possible.

Engineering Projects.

With experiences in robotic automation for industrial manufacturing, mechanical design of machine tooling, and AI policy training for robot motion control—I’ve learned many unique and valuable lessons over the years. Checkout my project history to see some of my professional highlights!

Software tools
SolidWorks, Fusion 360

Background
Mechanical Design, Process Automation, Robots, AI Vision

Featured Projects
20+

Lessons learned
Many

Skills & More

  • CAD

    • SolidWorks

    • Autodesk Fusion 360

    • Prusa Slicer

    Design Experience

    • Robot tooling (gripper fingers, camera mounts, etc.)

    • Machine tooling & fixturing

    • Rapid prototyping & 3D printing

    • Robot work-cell design

    • DFM

    • GD&T

    • Engineering Drawing

    Other Skills

    • Pneumatics (grippers, actuators, manifolds, etc.)

    • Servo actuators (grippers, slides, etc.)

    • Mechanical assembly

    • Knowledge of basic tools

  • Robot Programming

    • FANUC

    • UR

    • Epson

    • Kuka

    • Fetch AMRs (now owned by Zebra)

    • 6-axis robots

    Integration Experience

    • Factory installations

    • AI vision software deployment

    • Volume testing

    Other Skills

    • IO planning & wiring

    • Basic controls knowledge

  • Languages

    • Python

    • Java

    • JavaScript

    • TypeScript

    2D Design

    • Procreate

    • Photo editing tools

  • Internal

    • Solo-engineering

    • Resource management

    • Interviewing

    • Onboarding

    • Mentoring teammates

    Commercial

    • Customer training

    • Customer support

    • Sales engineering

    Written

    • Product feedback

    • Documentation (internal & public)

    • SOWs & project writeups

  • Iowa State University — BS Mechanical Engineering, Minor Computer Science (2022)

    Hong Kong Baptist University — Semester Study Abroad Program (2019)

    FANUC Advanced Programming & Operations Certificate

Creative Projects.

As creator of The Wave magazine and a contributor to SFs local art scene—with groups like Unscene magazine & The Faight Collective—I’m passionately striving to craft my own original style while making meaningful connections along the way. Checkout some of my portfolio below!

Magazines sold
260+

Mediums
Photography, digital design, writing

Wanna work together?

I’m always looking for new opportunities to grow in my career, make art, or meet interesting folks. Send me a message and I’ll try to get back to you as soon as I can :]

Basics

Motivations

Working as a professional engineer while trying to live as an artist: I am motivated by the opportunity to create, to innovate, and to connect deeply with others. 

Hobbies

My interests are wide ranging! Some hobbies include: photography, design, digital art, and writing; climbing, running, and getting outdoors; noodle club with friends, and contributing to creative communities in SF.

Values

Awareness. Honesty. Simplicity. Consistency & grit. Genuine connection. Community.

Location

San Francisco, CA