Mechanical Engineering

Taylor Guthrie

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Education: Auburn University

Bachelor of Science

Mechanical Engineering

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Experience: Academic Projects

Senior Design Team

• Produced a prototype of our final design while holding each other accountable for all responsibilities

- Progress resulted from the resourcefulness and commitment of the whole team

Vehicle Dynamics

• Analyzed, organized, and presented data obtained from test driving an Infiniti G35

- Extensive knowledge of system dynamics was

necessary to prepare a reports on the complex subject matter of this project

Design and Manufacturing

• Performed Individual hands-on machining using tools such as the lathe and vertical milling machine

Engines

• Disassembled a 4-stroke, 2-valve spark ignited engine that was not operating and reassembled the engine to run properly 2012 - 2016

Seasonal Employment

Waitress at Sonic

• Collaborated with coworkers to deliver orders to customers while maintaining a peaceful and productive work

environment

Lifeguard at YMCA

• Tested and balanced pool chemicals, organized utilities, and supervised area

Landscaper & Handyman at First Baptist Church

2008 – 2015

Volunteer Work

Strong Missions (Costa Rica)

Habitat for Humanity

World Changers

2007 – 2015

Skills: MATLAB – computer programming and numerical analysis setting used for matrix calculation, algorithm development, and data visualization. SolidWorks – computer aided design and engineering program used to define, organize, and publish 3D product manufacturing information. Finite Element Analysis – (FEA) computer program used to analyze a material or object and to find how stresses can affect the design. Microsoft Office – suit of desktop business applications for Windows and Mac including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel used for word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets.

ANSYS – software used to simulate interactions of disciplines of physics, structural, vibration, fluid dynamics, heat transfer and electromagnetic. CES – standard virtual tool for material selection and graphical analysis of material properties

Honors & Awards: National Society of Collegiate Scholars – recognizes outstanding academic achievement among first and second year college students Tau Sigma National Honor Society – recognizes and promotes academic excellence and involvement of transfer students

AU Board of Trustees Scholarship – recognizes students with a minimum 3.0 high school, transfer, or cumulative Auburn GPA depending on current enrollment status Track and Field Conference – qualified and placed in the top seven at conference for 100 meter hurdles and 400 meter hurdles

Activities: Auburn University Rugby Team

• 6 – 10 hours/week

• Position: Safety

Auburn Air Force ROTC

• Bi-weekly physical training

• Weekly leadership and development lab

• Weekly drill training

Intramural Sports

• Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Cross Country,

Swimming, & Track

Birmingham Southern Track and Field Team

• 15 – 20 hours/week

• Events: 100 and 400 meter hurdles

January 2014 – May 2016

August 2013 – October 2014

August 2013 – May 2014

August 2012 – May 2013

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