Jonah M Sakala

C: 508-***-**** *** S *** E Salt Lake City, UT 84105 acygj0@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA – May 2016

- Business Minor with knowledge of marketing, economics, patent and IP law, organizational behavior and other topics.

Selected Academic Projects

• “World’s Fastest Human Powered Boat” Capstone project

- Human powered hydrofoil boat was conceptualized and designed.

- Performed analysis of power and drag.

- Manufactured skin on frame flotation element.

• Design, manufacture and test of four-bar linkage

- Using SolidWorks, developed appropriate linkage geometry for assigned translation and rotation positions.

- Produced engineering drawings and CAD models of individual parts and completed assemblies.

- Produced weekly technical reports containing new and updated materials. Explained design methodologies and theory. Tracked project progress with Gantt chart.

- Produced DXF files from CAD drawings and produced parts using CNC machine.

- Assembled and tested completed model for accuracy.

• Dynamic system response analysis of mass-spring-damper system

- Using assigned values of mass, spring stiffness and damping, developed m-c-k model using Simulink.

- Plotted system response to initial conditions of force and displacement

- Solved second order ordinary differential equation describing system and initial conditions using Matlab.

- Results were verified by comparing plotted Simulink and numerical solutions side by side.

• Finite element analysis of various load and displacement resultant beam stresses

- Models of various beam configurations were produced using Abaqus FEA software.

- Applied loads and initial conditions to beam models, and graphed and analyzed resultant stresses and deformations.

- Compared maximum stresses to hand calculated numerical solutions.

- Reported on and presented findings

• Design, manufacture and test of three stage load cell force measurement device

- Submitted project proposals including calculations and bill of materials for load cell design.

- Selected and attached strain gages to appropriate steel beams for force/deflection measuring system.

- Used a load/displacement device to deflect center of simply supported beams.

- Calculated elastic modulus and strain gage sensitivity using gathered data.

- Arranged beams in a three level configuration such that the first, first and second, or all three beams could be deflected at once.

- Consecutive loads of 1, 10, and 100 lbf were measured accurately by switching strain gage voltage input.

• Various other physics, materials, thermo-fluids and mechanical systems labs and assignments SKILLS

• Experience using Matlab, Simulink, ProE, Solidworks, Dynacam, Abaqus, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Experience using machine shop tools and processes including as milling machine, lathe and CNC machine.

• Experience with metal fabrication using GMAW welding

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical skills and creative problem solving abilities. Jonah M Sakala

C: 508-***-**** 935 S 700 E Salt Lake City, UT 84105 acygj0@r.postjobfree.com WORK EXPERIENCE

Bobsled Track Crew Member, Utah Olympic Park September 2016 – present

• Assisted with design and fabrication of track shade support structure o Use machine shop tools including metal cutting saw, drill press and GMAW welder for general fabrication projects.

• Maintain track ice surface.

• Transport athletes during practice and competition, assist with running and coaching bobsled, luge and skeleton beginner programs.

Metals Control Intern, Bridge Section, Massachusetts DOT April 2016 – September 2016

• Reviewed and corrected welding procedure specifications, and accompanying procedure qualification records. Developed and applied thorough understanding of AWS D1.1 and D1.5 standards, as well as other general metal design, fabrication and coating knowledge.

• Developed automated welding procedure analysis tool using Excel – greatly increased speed and accuracy of WPS analysis.

• Used Adobe Illustrator to produce updated engineer approval stamp. Developed and implemented digital document approval stamping process. Coach, Merrimack River Rowing Association June 2015 – September 2016 Managed and coached the Learn to Row program. Instructed participants of all ages on basic and advanced skills on land and water. Fostered welcoming and inclusive program atmosphere, identifying and responding to individual and group needs and weaknesses. Coordinated equipment usage with other programs.

Coach, Lowell High School Rowing – Spring Season, 2015 Coached athletes on and off water, working closely with other coaching staff to ensure technical development and physical and emotional well-being. Photographer, UMass Lowell Athletics, Lowell, MA 2011-2013 Attended and photographed NCAA Division I hockey games, in addition to other UML Athletics games and ceremonies. Photos have been published on goriverhawks.com as well as in the Lowell Sun newspaper. EXTRACURRICULAR

Member of UMass Lowell Varsity Rowing team, Lowell MA 2011 - 2015 Club President, 2012 – 2015, Team Captain, 2013 - 2015. Participated in team training and competition throughout school year. As club officer, assumed leadership roles during team meetings and events, and coached and mentored younger team members. Represented team at monthly Club Sport meetings and UMass Lowell Club Sports in various volunteer opportunities. Additional club officer responsibilities included performing maintaining and repairing motorized boats and other equipment, managing new member recruitment and clothing orders and designing team logos using Adobe Illustrator. Member of Merrimack River Rowing Association Men’s Competitive Team, Lowell MA 2014 – 2015 Trained and competed with nationally winning club.

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