I had the opportunity to take classes from a wide range of disciplines at UCSD. Ultimately, when I graduated in June 2021 my degree said Ysabelle Lam BS Aerospace Engineering with a Minor in Business. However, through my extra-circulars and work experience, I realized that my passions lie in product design amd project management. I want to help design high performance products that incorporate ergonomics, aesthetics, and sustainability. I feel like these principles can and should be applied to everything from, the interior design of aircrafts to consumer electronics and am eager to see how I can apply my knowledge and to make an impact to a wide range of industries.
Outside of work, I love staying active. I love California for all the different climates and terrains it offers. I golf and hike throughout the year and during the winter season I've picked up snowboarding. I also love traveling, its a great oppurtunity to meet new people and explore new experiences.
December 2019 - Present
Designed, prototyped, manufactured and implemented products and product accessories used in electrochemistry laboratories.
Provided engineering and technical knowledge backed by applicable calculations to ensure that designs were safe, met client specifications and adhered to industry standards.
Provided accurate bills of materials, drawings, assembly drawings and component specifications following IKA standards and best engineering practices.
October 2018 to April 2019
Mechanical design and analysis of maturing engineering concepts, concentrating on high power laser and electro-optic technology.
Developed technical and classified designs into CAD models and production drawings for fabrication in an advanced technology company specializing in services to large prime contractors.
June 2018 to December 2019
Designed and implemented curriculum that teaches 6th -12th graders skills in mechanical, electrical, and computer.
Lead multiple teams of three to four through ten-week trial programs that resulted in a multi-session renewal contracts with Escondido Unified School District.
June 2019 to September 2019
Lead teams of four to teach sixth through tenth graders basic python, html, arduino c, and css.
Managed program logistics for multi week programs with 15+ participants.
June 2019 - February 2020
I helped start ACM (one of the world's largest computng organizations) at UCSD, where I served as the VP Finance.
As VP Finance I directed all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, and financial reporting.
I worked closely with the VP Internal to create budgets for the organization.
I also work closely with the VP External to develop and coordinate all relationships with donors and financial institutions.
Jun 2021 - Present
I developed and maintained detailed project schedules and work plans and perform schedule and risk analysis to provide accurate project and milestone estimates.
I analyze project progress against defined requirements and when neccesary suggest changes to scope, budget, or timeline.
I spearheaded the automation effort of technical indicators and project level dashboards, enabling the tracking of project quality KPIs.
September 2020 - Jun 2021
I utilized SQL, PowerBI, and python to establish and maintain planning, tracking, and indicator systems with the goal of improving long term visibility and predictability of projects by enabling data driven decision making.
I developed forecasting models driven by historical data analysis of comparable projects to monitor project health and indicate possible needs for schedule and resource reallocation pre-silicon.
I maintained detailed post silicon project schedules and performed schedule analysis to provide task and milestone completion estimates.
October 2018 - September 2019
Previously, I was elected as the R&D Director for Project In a Box, where I managed active projects, ensuring that they are completed and documented to a high standard in a timely manner.
While R&D Director I designed and implemented a project acceptance process that helped reduce the risk of failed projects. Over the 11-month period project completion increased from 20% to 89%.
I also adapted the scrum methodology and scheduled and hosted weekly workathons to reflect on team achievements, update scrum charts, and plan sprints.
May 2018 - June 2019
I served as the Public Relations Chair for IEEE, here I created and coordinated the distribution of IEEE branch updates and advertisements to 5000+ students and faculty. I succesfully increased attendance of recruitment events by over 200% through strategic advertising.
I also served as a mentor for IEEE Quarterly Projects where every quarter I mentored 3 teams of three students through their projects from planning to demoing.
Because of my contributions during the 2018 - 2019 school year I was selected out of a team of 20 as the recipient of the IEEE Officer of the Year Award.