Jake Grant

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Education

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta GA

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Economics, May 2020 – GPA: 3.69/4.00

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Anticipated Graduation: May 2021

Experience

Aviation Forecasting Intern, Ricondo & Associates, 2020-Present

Utilized aviation-related data sources to work on short and long term forecasting and other airport projects

Implemented Excel and Python solutions to improve team processes and COVID-related info collection

Editor, SB Nation - Vox Media, 2017-Present

Non-Revenue Sports Editor covering fourteen sports for national Georgia Tech news site From the Rumble Seat

History Editor covering Georgia Tech history for From the Rumble Seat

Manufacturing Intern, Niagara Bottling LLC, 2019

Oversaw operations in all facets of manufacturing – quality, engineering, production, injection, and warehouse

Project work covering analysis and documentation for best practices, troubleshooting, and maintenance

Projects

Capstone Design, Atlanta, GA, January 2020 – May 2020

Designed and prototyped an in-home fitness apparatus utilizing electromagnetic resistance rather than weight

Led team communications, reports, presentations, and economics forecasting

ME 2110 (Creative Decisions and Design Project), Atlanta, GA, August 2017 – November 2017

Ideated, designed, and programmed a machine to successfully complete competition tasks against other teams

Employed technical writing and presentation to further showcase machine’s capabilities

Skills

Concepts: Statics, Dynamics, Mass Flow Rate, Conservation Laws, Circuit Principles, Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, Design Principles, System Dynamics, Material Properties, Advanced Macro and Microeconomics, Economics Forecasting, Risk and Liability

Software: Mac OSX, Windows, Python, Java, SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabView, Mechatronics, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, inDesign), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Diio by Cirium, OAG, Data Analysis

Instrumentation: Drill Press, Mill, Lathe, Band Saw, myRIO, myDAQ, 3D Printer, Arduino, Solder Iron, Oscilloscope, Spectrometer, Multimeter, Micrometer, Voltmeter, Drill, Caliper, Computer, Crane Scale, ELVIS

Communication: Oral Presentations, Professional Email, Meetings, Technical Writing, Formal Reports, Coaching, Group Teaching

Certifications: LEAN Six Sigma Yellow Belt, June 2019

Research

Aviation Economics Research, Oak Park, IL, August 2015 - February 2016

Applied infographics and economic study to gate utilization efficiency at airline outstations

Independent study with oversight of business department chair

Leadership

President, Treasurer, and Safety Officer, Georgia Tech Swim Club, April 2017 – June 2020

President – Led two-time national champion and Tech Organization of the Year, oversaw executive board

Treasurer – Secured funding, increased endowments and membership numbers, coordinated travel and lodging

Safety Officer - Monitored practice utilizing Red Cross lifeguarding certification & team travel

Football, Basketball, and Non-Revenue Sports Chair, Ramblin’ Reck Club, December 2017 – December 2020

Liaison between club and Athletic Association’s football, basketball, marketing, and ticket offices

Coordinate gameday activities including weekly club preparation and student body promotions

Help drive attendance initiatives and push sports marketing to the student body

Affiliations: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Ramblin’ Reck Club, Georgia Tech Swim Club, College Club Swimming, Georgia Tech Alumni Association, Geographic Society of Chicago, First Presbyterian Church of River Forest

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