Employer: Nikon Precision Inc., USA


Degree: Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University (GPA - 3.92 / 4.00)

Summary

Versatile technical project manager with 6 years of experience supporting photolithographic processes and executive team initiatives within the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Two time nominee of SEMI Americas “20 Under 30 Emerging Leaders in the US Semiconductor Industry” (2025 results pending).

Short Term Goal

Immediately post-MBA, my goal is to work as a Senior Manager in Business Planning at Nikon Precision Inc. within the semiconductor manufacturing industry. From contract negotiations to maintaining strong business ties with key accounts, the role offers an exciting avenue of career growth.

Long Term Goal

In 5–10 years post-MBA, my goal is to work as the Vice President of Business Development at a US semiconductor manufacturing company. Additionally, I plan to explore avenues of income through Motivational Speaking.

Work Projects

1. Project Tag: Developed a cost-effective machine identification tool using NFC tags which is slated to be used in semiconductor manufacturing facilities across the globe.
2. Project Leopard: Incorporates Agile methodologies within nationwide operations at Nikon.
3. Project Coop: Creates pathways for intrapreneurship within the company.
4. Project Circuit Breaker: Spreads awareness of the chip industry amongst marginalized youth in Phoenix, Arizona. Involves giving motivational speeches statewide at Title I schools. 1000 students+ reached.

Community Service

5. Volunteer at local food bank (Feed My Starving Children).
6. Generated $200 during a 20k trail run funding Palestine Relief operations.
7. Generated $1500 during a marathon run funding a local charity (New Pathways for Youth)
8. Lion's Club Member.

Extracurriculars at Work

9. Nikon Charitable Contribution Committee (CCC)
• Notetaker for the CCC.
• Helped build their website and incorporate agile project management.
• Organized a volunteer event at Feed The Children. 7 volunteers participated and 415 boxes of toiletries packed for the California Wild Fire Relief.
10. Nikon DEIB Committee
• Secretary for the DEIB Committee.
• Helped build their website and incorporate agile project management.

Certifications

11. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
12. Breathwork Facilitator Certification (Conscious Connected Breath, similar to Holotropic breathwork).

Awards

13. Nikon Bronze Award for Outstanding Company Representation.
14. 2024 Nomination for SEMICON West 20 under 30.
15. 2025 Nomination for SEMICON West 20 under 30.
16. 2nd place in 25-30 age category for Lake Pleasant Sprint Triathlon.
17. Made it to the dean's list during college (6 times).

Notable Mentions

18. Comes from a business oriented family.
19. Mentored multiple students considering a career in semiconductors (SEMI Mentoring Program 2/20/2023 to 08/16/2024).
20. Captain of the college sophomore soccer team.
21. Marathon Runner.
22. Uses Stoic Principles (Wisdom, Temperance, Justice, Courage) to guide leadership intiatives.
23. Speaker at SEMICON West 2024.
24. Speaker at Semiconductor Day OSU 2024.
25. Company representative at Career Fairs (GCU, ASU, OSU).
26. Physically Active. Enjoys the Holy Trinity of the Southwest (Climbing, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding).
27. Ex-skydiver.

Other Information: Requested a GMAT Waiver for applications during the 2025 cycle.