Ian Neft
**** ****** ******, *** **** Pittsburgh, PA 15289
*****@******.***.*** 704-***-****
Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 5/2016
Minor in Computer Science
Major QPA: 2.83/4.00
Projects Pittsburgh, PA
Formula Society of Automotive Engineers
Redesigned and implemented a dashboard to accommodate 8/2012- Present
an increase in readouts and switches for the driver while
making it detachable and water resistant
Fabricated parts for various components on the car
Designed, engineered, and built a vehicle that can perform
at competition while meeting specific constraints to the
competition
Pittsburgh, PA
Music Practice Software
Spring 2013
Developed a program for users to practice scales and chords
on a MIDI input device
real time feedback was given on user performance,
displaying when a wrong note was played; hints were given
after several failed attempts
Computer Aided Wrench Design
Pittsburgh, PA
Created and mechanically analyzed an aluminum wrench
Fall 2012
using ProEngineer and ANSYS
Developed metal working skills with a CNC milling machin e
to produce a prototype wrench
Charlotte, NC
FIRST Robotics Team
Designed and implemented an electronics system that 2008-2012
adapted to the changing length of the robot’s arm
Conformed to a six week design and build schedule to
develop a creative solution to the yearly design challenge.
Used interpersonal skills to communicate with sub teams
Work Experience Pittsburgh, PA
CMU Telefund, Caller
Used communication skills to talk to alumni over the phone Dec 2013-Aug 2013
Negotiated with callers to receive a contributions to the
University
Carolina Cones, Server
Charlotte, NC
Serve ice cream to customers and attend to the many duties
May 2011-May 2012
about the shops
Double as a salesperson who informed customers on plant
related questions
Skills Software: Microsoft Office, Python, Solidworks, MATLAB, C, SML
Machines: Band Saw, Drill Press, Lathe, Milling
Language: Conversant in Spanish