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I'm a Robotics Engineering student at the University of Michigan, passionate about designing and building innovative robotic systems. From CO2-powered t-shirt cannons to self-balancing ballbots, I love solving complex technical challenges.
Through FIRST Robotics, soccer, and my role as Director of Finance at MECG, I've learned that true leadership means serving others. I believe in servant leadership and making a positive impact in my community.
Whether it's programming a robot, planning a haunted house for 200+ residents, or managing NIL deals, I thrive on creative problem-solving and turning ideas into reality.
Designed, built, and programmed the world's most powerful robotic t-shirt cannon. This out-of-work project was funded by Koops Automation and is used for marketing and community events.
Working with 2 other robotics majors, we built a self-balancing "Ballbot" from scratch. This project pushed our understanding of control systems and dynamic balancing.
In my role as an RA, I planned, engineered, and performed an incredibly low budget yet effective haunted house for over 200 residents. Utilizing creative engineering solutions, we told the haunting story of Alice Lloyd.
From 3rd grade, I've been passionate about math. I won our local "Math Pentathlon" and discovered my love for strategy, competition, and problem-solving.
In 8th grade, I joined FIRST Robotics and was instantly hooked. In high school, I became captain of Team R.O.B.O.T.I.C.S., learning that "FIRST Robotics isn't kids building robots; it is robots building kids."
Through soccer, I learned servant leadership. My team won the state championship my senior year, and my coaches created the "James Oosterhouse Maroon & White Award" to honor my efforts.
I began interning during my senior year of high school, experiencing real robot programming and managing my own projects. I founded "Team Koops" and planned the "Bot in the Lot" event.
Studying Robotics Engineering while minoring in Coaching & Leadership through the Marsal Family School of Education. Learning under Professor Greg Dooley and developing my leadership identity.
As a founding member and Director of Finance, I blend my passion for Business and Engineering while cultivating leadership skills through real, hands-on consulting experience.