I'm Thomas

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I am a mechanical engineering student at UC San Diego specializing in renewable energy and environmental flows, with extensive hands-on experience in aerospace structures and composite manufacturing. As Structures Subteam Lead at SEDS@UCSD, I lead a team developing a Methane-LOX rocket targeting 30,000 ft altitude, overseeing design reviews, composite quality control, and mentoring team members. My technical expertise spans SolidWorks, MATLAB, Python, CNC machining, composite layups, and structural testing. I hold certifications in liquid oxygen handling and compressed gas safety.

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Super Heavy Booster Catch (Demo Only)

Structural analysis Aerodynamic design Propulsion system integration Control Algorithem Welding Metal forming Thermal simulation

(I have never been employed by / affiliated with SpaceX. This is for demo use only) Developing the Super Heavy booster catch project involves designing a robust launch tower with "chopstick" arms, advanced control systems for precise booster alignment, and integrating sophisticated software for real-time trajectory adjustments and structural engineering to handle immense forces.
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Sonos Teardown

drumel microprobing Electronics Teardown PCB analysis audio system design

Conducted detailed teardown analysis of Sonos Era speaker, documenting internal components, driver configuration, and PCB design. Created technical documentation with photos and assembly insights for engineering reference.

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