Engineering Intern Machine Learning

DEREK SHIBOO

Los Angeles, CA +1-909-***-**** **************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/derekshiboo0112

SUMMARY: Mechanical Engineer seeking an internship within a challenging firm that will utilize my skills and knowledge of various manufacturing processes, safety measures, quality improvements, design and system controls to support the development of solution oriented mechanical designs.

EDUCATION

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA August 2023 – Dec 2025 (Expected)

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.71/4

RELATED COURSEWORK: Robot Sensing Technology, Fundamentals of Robotics, Systems and Signals, Machine Learning, Adv Transport Phenomena, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Advance Differential Equations, Elasticity, Numerical Methods (MATLAB), Fundamentals of Fuel Cells

National Institute of Technology, India July 2019 – May 2023

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.56/4

Minors in Electronics and Communications Engineering

RELATED COURSEWORK: Automobile Engineering, Automation Systems, Product Design and Development, Robotics, CAD, Analysis and Design of Machines, Engineering Graphics, Finite Engineering Modeling and Analysis, Engineering Mechanics, Mechanics of Deformable Bodies, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanics of Solids, Mechanics of Machinery, Manufacturing Technology, Material Science, Energy Engineering, Auditing and Management, Applied Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Digital Electronics, Analog Electronic Circuits, Signals and Systems, Controls Engineering, Management Principles, Physics, Relativity, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Data Analysis, Quality Control and Safety.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEER – CSU, POMONA May 2024 — Dec 2024

Developed an autonomous vehicle to implement Real-Time Path Planning and Obstacle Avoidance using depth cameras and LiDAR sensor.

Optimized navigation using MPU6050 and compass data for precise GPS tracking.

Designed and simulated tire models on Ansys to optimize load capacity, heat resistance, tread depth, and environmental impact.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN – PROLEED ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, DUBAI, UAE May 2021 — July 2021

Performed energy audits, systems commissioning, safety inspection and LEED certification for 5 residential complexes.

Collaborated with suppliers to improve product quality and safety, enhancing manufacturing precision and end-product reliability.

Performed AutoCAD and HAP energy simulations to track and lower overall load capacity, saving 5.06% of the energy, or 850kWh.

Engaged with Air and Water Treatment Systems, HVACs, Wind Turbines, and Windmills, while learning about the UAE Energy Strategy.

ASI OPERATIONS ASSISTANT – CSU, POMONA Feb 2024 – Present

Enforced building safety policies, created reports on facility conditions, assisted maintenance planning, and responded to onsite emergencies.

Coordinated setup and operations of facility events; ensured equipment readiness, customer satisfaction and compliance.

PROJECTS

SPEEK as an alternative for Nafion in PEM Fuel Cells Feb 2025 – May 2025

Analyzed thermal degradation, proton conductivity, and ion exchange capacity, demonstrating 15% improved thermal stability over Nafion and proposing composite blends for enhanced membrane performance.

Power-Assist Transfer Chair for Fully Paralyzed User Aug 2024 - Present

Designing a powered transfer chair with motorized modules and caregiver intent sensing to assist paralyzed patients and reduce caregiver strain.

Predicting Stock Prices using Machine Learning Aug 2024 – Dec 2024

Developing LSTM and Transformer models for stock price prediction using technical indicators, achieving up to 93% R accuracy on unseen data.

Modeling temporal variations of 7Be in the atmosphere Feb 2024 - Apr 2024

Applied product problem-solving principles to resolve simulation instability and optimize model accuracy using multi-species transport diagnostics.

Precision Automation: Kinematics and Path Planning of UR3 robot Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

Executed industry related manipulation and automation tasks, such as path tracing and object pickup-drop sequences.

Enhanced precision and load distribution through CAD tools and RoboDK, ensuring 99.8% accuracy and reduced errors by 40%.

Mathematical Modelling and Stress study for Skull Sutures Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

Led a team to conduct an in-depth analysis of Sagittal and Coronal skull sutures to increase joint strength.

Enhanced image precision using 3D scans, and developed suture patterns using MATLAB and smoothing spline functions.

SKILLS

Software: AutoCAD, Catia, SolidWorks, Creo, RoboDK, FEM, Arduino, ROS, Cisco Packet Tracer, C, C++, Python, MATLAB, HAP, SAP, SQL, Ansys, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Process Reports and Documentation

Other: Problem solving, Leadership, Compassionate Leadership, Management, Public Speaking, Time Management, Attention to detail

AFFILIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

PLC and Industrial Automation

Process Discovery for Robotic Process Automation

Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Machine Learning

UiPath: Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

SAP Production Planning

Six Sigma – White Belt

EIT Certification (On Going)

ASME (2024 – Present)

Rotaract Club (2019 - Present)

CPR First Aid Certified

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