Hi, I'm Cole
Mechanical Engineering Graduate
I design, analyze, and build hardware because I like working on projects where I can take a system from a blank CAD screen all the way through physical fabrication and testing.
This portfolio documents my work across university teams, internships, and independent builds, including CAD models, FEA data, and testing videos.
Featured Projects
Solar Car: Building a Custom Electric Vehicle (part 1)
3 years of mechanical design, vehicle iteration, and track testing at the Formula Sun Grand Prix
Solar Car: Rebuild (part 2)
Leading the Brakes & Steering subteam through a yearlong redesign of the vehicle's steering and braking systems.
Collaborative Robotic Workcell: Gesture-Guided Pneumatic Gripper
An integrated robotic system combining a custom pneumatic gripper, computer vision, and gesture recognition for heavy part assemblies
R.A.L.P.H - Radar Actuated Lawnmowing Protective Housing
An automated safety system to reduce the risk of lawnmowing injuries
About
▲ Near Sherman Crater during summit climb of Mt. Baker, WA.
I graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering.
I am an Eagle Scout who loves the outdoors, especially backpacking, scrambling, and skiing, as well as playing tennis.
I also play the flute, both classically and in the UVA Jazz Big Band, where I was a frequent soloist.
Contact Me
Let's connect: