Experience

Skurka Aerospace

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • Apr 2023 - Present



micromobility.com

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Dec 2022 - Apr 2023

  •Wheels acquired by Helbiz •Managing project for our latest electric sit-down scooter, “Atlas 2.0” mockup – our next generation vehicle designed to revolutionize the micro-mobility industry •Assisting with Atlas 2.0 designs from a clean slate •Performing engineering tradeoff studies for E-mark certified lighting components to meet several nation’s regulations •Creating Battery theft and vandalism prevention initiatives for our current models •Developing anti-theft enclosures by updating existing designs and designing original fixtures •Prototyping and testing motor vandalism prevention shields Show less



Wheels

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

  •Performed testing and validation of upgraded powertrain on all prototype Atlas 1 models and coordinated firmware updates with Head of Hardware•Developed and performed tests to capture bugs in the battery, powertrain, braking, and controller systems•Built custom wiring to connect Atlas’ Controller Area Network (CAN) bus system to a CAN reader along with a custom bench to remotely operate and run tests on components •Managed independent testing through ACT labs to coordinate multiple tests including durability, IPX5 testing, and city mandated testing•Designed test and repair equipment for Atlas 1.0 with the hardware team by collaborating throughout the entire design and production processes through design reviews and updates on production and quality•Ensured consistency in product firmware and coordinated cross collaboration in standardizing current device firmware resulting in improved front end reliability and product experience improvement Show less

• Operations Technician

  • May 2021 - Dec 2021

  •Conducted a multidepartment (hardware, software, and operations) project to improve overall reliability of our IoT devices increasing revenue, app store ratings, and decreasing fraud and theft •Implemented cost saving reductions by managing the deactivation of thousands of GPS units by interfacing with our vendors, partners, software team, and hardware team •Developed SOPs on hardware changes that that were mission critical and synced the software and operations team on deactivations to asses any issues•Supported with operations, logistics, and hardware to launch our most successful market, Hawaii•Determined maximum devices capable of shipping, created the parts list needed to maintain new fleet for up to three months, and ensured inventory/logistics•Configured the helmet devices on the front end and back end to ensure we met city regulations Show less



Intex Recreation Corp.

• United States
• Wholesale
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Industrial Engineer

  • Feb 2021 - May 2021

  •Improved department’s efficiency 10% using analytical methods to restructure the process •Managed the efficiency of 30+ employees’ in 5 departments •Guided the manufacturing team in China to fix defects of current product list using generated reports •Developed all plans and procedures for any technical project involving warehouse operations •Budgeted and proposed logistical improvements for labor practices •Improved department’s efficiency 10% using analytical methods to restructure the process •Managed the efficiency of 30+ employees’ in 5 departments •Guided the manufacturing team in China to fix defects of current product list using generated reports •Developed all plans and procedures for any technical project involving warehouse operations •Budgeted and proposed logistical improvements for labor practices



The Morning Star Company - Student Team

• Los Banos, California

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Designed a 3-stage water filtration system capable of handling over one million gallons of wastewater per day • Presented an economic analysis of the project with a projected 30% Return On Investment • Conducted monthly meetings with project sponsors giving detailed reports of work completed • Delegated key roles and assignments to ensure completion of project and assisted team members with their tasks • Designed a 3-stage water filtration system capable of handling over one million gallons of wastewater per day • Presented an economic analysis of the project with a projected 30% Return On Investment • Conducted monthly meetings with project sponsors giving detailed reports of work completed • Delegated key roles and assignments to ensure completion of project and assisted team members with their tasks



Pre-Calyx Gummy Company

• Sacramento, California

• Candy Mold Manufacturer

  • Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Manufactured a fillable silicone mold to produce gummy candies using SolidWorks • Fabricated the negative of the mold using a 3D printer • Created the product for the customer from inception to working product a week before the given time-frame • Trained customer on mold construction techniques using the negative • Manufactured a fillable silicone mold to produce gummy candies using SolidWorks • Fabricated the negative of the mold using a 3D printer • Created the product for the customer from inception to working product a week before the given time-frame • Trained customer on mold construction techniques using the negative



Telles LLC

• Davis, California

• Relief Shelter Design Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Conducted research on cardboard strength and structure • Improved existing design by introducing unique space-saving designs; resulting in design implementation • Drafted prototype CAD drawings of relief shelter in Solid Works • Conducted research on cardboard strength and structure • Improved existing design by introducing unique space-saving designs; resulting in design implementation • Drafted prototype CAD drawings of relief shelter in Solid Works