Rory graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2019 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. During his collegiate days, he was a two-sport athlete, competing in football and track & field. Rory gained work experience through internships in medical device manufacturing and in civil engineering.

Outside of work, Rory continues to enjoy competing in various sports with friends, camping in the mountains, skiing, and casually playing video games (he loves a good Minecraft or RuneScape session).