Matthew Holcomb
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Texas Tech University, Whitacre College of Engineering Lubbock, Texas Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Graduated August 2020 Minor in Mathematics GPA: 3.132
WORK EXPERIENCE
Keigan Inc. Osaka, Japan
International Engineering Intern June 2019 – August 2019
• Tasked with designing a robotic arm from scratch, around the given programmable DC motor created by Keigan Inc. Stress analysis done on mock drawing without casing.
• Developed cultural awareness and adaptability to foreign environments.
• Improved mechanics of statics and mechanics of solids foundation by application of the concepts mentioned above to robotic arms.
• Along with 2 other interns, improved CAD drawing efficiency through the use of teamwork and critical thinking/problem-solving.
INVOLVEMENT & ORGANIZATIONS
Texas Tech Raider Aerospace Society (RAS)
Active Member September 2019 – August 2020
• 4th year Senior Design Project – Designed, wrote a proposal, and constructed, a storage trailer with an attached launch rail and movable launchpad for a rocket with 7 others.
• Learned valuable communication and teamwork skills required in a working environment. Senior Design Projects
Active Member August 2019- May 2020
• Mobile Rocket Launch Station – See Above
• ANSYS Fluent Aerodynamic Airflow Simulation
o Designed, created, and ran a simulation of an ideal shape with a low drag coefficient (Tesla Truck) versus a given, non-ideal truck model with a high drag coefficient. o Compared the above results in a report.
• Used Inventor 2020 to design and animate a turbine from a given physical model. Texas Tech Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) Active Member August 2018 – August 2020
• Building and repairing a formula one style racecar through the application of engineering concepts, including solid mechanics and thermodynamics.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Active Member Fall 2017 – Present
Texas Tech Marching Band
Active Member Fall 2016 – Spring 2018
• Adapted by creating a persevering and disciplined mindset to survive in a competitive setting.
• Developed a high rote-memorization skill by constantly analyzing and memorizing music and sets.
• Joined an honorary music fraternity for achievements, Pi Theta Delta. SKILLS
• Coursework
o Well-established foundation in engineering design, CAD programs, and stress analysis software, along with an established foundation in engineering concepts such as: statics, solids, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics.
• Technical skills
o Highly developed understanding of: MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Inventor 2020, fusion360 o Moderate understanding of: ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS Mechanical, AutoCAD