Ryan James Gagarin

San Diego, CA~ adl4yu@r.postjobfree.com ~ 619-***-****

Objective

I am seeking to apply hands-on experience with the design and manufacturing of high-performance mechanical systems, keen analytical skills, and a detail and team oriented mindset in a mechanical engineering or design position. Education

University of California Irvine September 2016-June 2020

• Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering

• Minor Material Science Engineering

• GPA 3.32

Coursework: Sustainable Energy Systems, Combustion and Fuel Cells, Mechanical Engineering Design, Viscous and Compressible Flow, Fundamentals of Experimental Design, Advanced Manufacturing & Lithography Design Projects

FSAE Anteater Formula Racing, Powertrain Engineer September 2019-June 2020

• Goal: Design, manufacture, and test a strict rule compliant vehicle to race in collegiate competition

• Designed driveline components: final drive ratio, scatter shield, rear and front sprockets, half-shafts

• Engineering calculations done in Excel and MATLAB and modeled components in Solidworks

• Conducted feasibility studies on driveline and chassis interfaces during lockdown in preparation for reopening. Simulated vehicle dynamics on MATLAB to estimate performance

• Created and maintained organized bill of materials, prepared and presented weekly progress reports for advisors and leads, contacted material and part suppliers, and fundraised to support operations Autonomous Robot, Mechanical Engineer January 2019-March 2019

• Goal: Design and manufacture autonomous robot to navigate predetermined course

• Designed, 3D modeled, manufactured, and assembled the steering and propulsion mechanism, sensor and battery housing, structural support of the robot.

• Programmed closed-loop control system in Arduino, aided in the assembly of electrical wiring harness Employment

TuSimple, Software Quality Assurance September 2020-Present

• Designed road test simulations for autonomous driving A.I. using in-house software

• Conducted feasibility and failure analysis to estimate the replicability or legitimacy of bugs in A.I. logic

• Managed small teams to meet urgent project deadlines, reviewed progress to ensure high quality of work

• Influenced the behavior of autonomous driving A.I. by establishing standard metrics of performance

• First to discover significant issues in behavior of A.I. and immediately acted to improve safety Learning and Academic Resource Center, Tutorial Leader September 2018-June 2020

• Led large study groups through self-created lesson plans based on research proven methods

• Tracked the progress of up to 64 students at a time and adapted sessions to their learning preferences

• Collaborated with professors and teaching assistants frequently to advise on coursework and objectives

• Developed strong public speaking, leadership, and communication skills Technical Skills & Software

Computer Aided Design – Solidworks, MATLAB, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, Mechanical Engineering Design Principles and Processes, Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Professional Communication and Leadership, Time Management Manufacturing/Machinery Professional Certifications Common Metal/Woodworking: Grinders, Mills, Sheet Metal Cutting, Etc. Engineer in Training (EIT) MIG Welding, Carbon Fiber, Tensile/Stress Test Machines