Kyle R. Carson

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Education

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA Graduation Date: June 2011

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, with a concentration in Mechatronics

Student Athlete: Cal Poly Baseball – NCAA Division I Starter

Dedicated 40+ hours per week to baseball

Relevant Coursework

Engineering Drafting Thermodynamics Mechatronics

Solid Modeling (CAD) Thermal Measurements Robotics

Engineering Design Fluid Mechanics Electric Manufacturing

Mechanical Vibrations Thermal System Design Mechanical Control System

Intermediate Dynamics Corporate Communication Orthopedic Biomechanics

Work History

Slime Tire Sealants (ITW) Grover Beach, CA

Research and Design (20+ hours per week) 7/08 – 7/10

• Tested current and prototype products, documented findings and presented options for product improvements.

• Analyzed competitive products. Benchmarked our products against the competition, revealed competitive strengths and initiated product improvement projects to incorporate these findings in cost effective manner.

• Quality assements and troubleshooting product failures. Analyzed customer returns and found common failure points, determined cause, established corrective action options and presented the best solution.

• Conducted weight analysis to support cost reduction projects. This yielded a 4% decrease in cost of goods.

Technical Projects

Senior Project – Raython

• Competed and won design competition against nine engineering programs.

• Design and build a functional scaled prototype to safely recover the Killer Bee UAV.

• Complete design process including system requirements, CAD, modeling, manufacturing and testing.

Introduction to Design

• Designed, built and presented an L-shaped beam to support a load of 30 pounds.

• Designed a hydraulic engine crane with specified dimensions to safely lift a half ton.

Intermediate Design

• Designed a mechanism to apply a desired torque to a golf shaft

• Designed and built a working prototype of a dart thrower for disabled persons

Mechatronics

• Programmed a micro controller to interface with a keypad and an LCD

• Designed and built an automated Nerf gun using sonar movement detection and motors to control and aim.

Professional Skills

Computer: SolidWorks, Matlab, Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint, EES

Machinery: Mills, Lathes, CNC machine, Casting tools, Welding tools

Community Involvement

Cal Poly Youth Baseball Clinic – Volunteer: Instructed children on the fundamentals of baseball

Bend Elks Baseball Clinic – Volunteer: Instructed children on mental and physical aspects of baseball

SLO Child Development Center – Volunteer: Taught children of low income and abusive families

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