Mechanical Engineering Project

Garrett Torok

*** ** ****** ****, *** Altos, CA *4024

650-***-**** • *******@*****.***

Summary:

Recent graduate with a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Self-motivated, work independently or as part

of a multi-disciplinary team, able to learn quickly and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Highly dependable and

organized with the capability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.

Objective:

Mechanical Engineering position allowing me to use my engineering skills and to develop additional skills in

engineering and project management

Education:

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Specializing in Fluid Mechanics

University of California, San Diego, June 2013

Cumulative GPA: 3.46

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

University of California, Davis, September 2012

Cumulative GPA: 3.33

Skills:

Programming & CAD packages: Autodesk Inventor and Design Review, SolidWorks, MATLAB, Python, PATRAN,

SIMULINK, LabView

Machining Tools: Mill, Lathe, Drill Press

Operating Systems: Linux and Windows

Applications: MS-Office, MS Project, Cloud and Google Docs

Certifications:

Fundamentals of Engineering – April 2012 (Planning to take the PE in 2016)

Experience:

Computational Fluid Dynamics Final Project, UC San Diego, Spring 2013

• Wrote a code with MATLAB simulating 2D turbulent flow using numerical methods and the Navier-Stokes

Equations

Advanced Model Aeronautics Team, UC Davis, September 2011 – May 2012

• Worked closely with small team to design and construct model airplane to compete in the Society of Automotive

Engineers (SAE) Aero Design Advanced Class.

• Placed 4th out of 14 in 2012 competition

• Team Website: https://sites.google.com/site/amatmae/past-projects/2011-2012-the-carbon-1

Senior Design Project, UC Davis, January 2012 – June 2012

• Worked in small team to design electric aircraft to compete in Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency (CAFE)

Green Flight Challenge

• Devised proper weight and balance of aircraft in Phase 1

• Responsible for stability and control of aircraft in Phase 2

• Assisted in research, calculation, and organization of data for aircraft design

Awards:

Robert A. and Denzil M. Kepner Scholarship 2009

Dean’s List: Winter 2009; Spring and Fall 2010; Winter and Spring 2011

Other Activities:

• Currently enrolled in a SolidWorks class and a Python class online through Foothill Community College

• Volunteer tutor in math and sciences at Mountain View High School

• Sailing, Soccer, Running

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