NIKO MAKRIDAKIS *******@*****.***
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: AutoCAD, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, SolidWorks
Tools: Drill Presses, Grinders, Lathes, MIG Welders, Mills PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Arkansas State University – Jonesboro, Arkansas August 2016 – Present
Project: Robotic Prosthetic Arm.
Relevant Skills:
Collaborated with a 4-member team to research, design, and compare different solutions.
Created 3D CAD models and engineering drawings of multi-part assemblies.
Performed Finite Element Analysis of the 3D models using SolidWorks Simulation.
Presented design achievements to students and professors. Arkansas State University – Jonesboro, Arkansas August 2015 – May 2016
Project: Vehicle Loading Frame.
Relevant Skills:
Collaborated with a 6-member team to design a system for load testing a vehicle frame.
Designed and tested 3D CAD models.
Gained experience with machine shop fabrication techniques.
Completed reports detailing project status throughout the design process. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Arkansas State University – Jonesboro, Arkansas August 2014 – May 2017 Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering
Cumulative GPA: 3.74/4.00
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
American Society of Mechanical Engineers – Jonesboro, Arkansas August 2016 – November 2016
Position: Robotics Initiative Group Leader.
Relevant Skills:
Collaborated with a group of 8 engineering students, and a class of 32 second grade students.
Led a group of 4 second grade students and assisted each in building a simple VEX IQ robot.
Helped implement a fun robot competition for the friends and families of the students.