Mark Durst
Director of Mechanical Engineering at Serve Robotics- Claim this Profile
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Puja Ruparel
I had the opportunity to volunteer with Mark for Engineers without Borders in 2009. Despite having no past experience in fundraising, Mark took this opportunity as a challenge and was a very dependable and dedicated teammate - a quality that is very valuable, especially in a volunteer organization. An example of this is when me and Mark put on a garage sale as a fundraiser - even though we knew this was not going to be a profitable venture, Mark kept his commitment, and kept volunteer morale high by bringing food and coffee for those who had devoted their Saturday morning as well as by socially engaging people in what would have otherwise been a dull fundraiser. He is also an excellent listener and has the ability to see the duality in every situation making him a great sounding board for ideas and advice. Mark is a socially aware and creative individual, qualities which will make him successful in any task he takes on. Thank you Mark for being an awesome teammate!
Puja Ruparel
I had the opportunity to volunteer with Mark for Engineers without Borders in 2009. Despite having no past experience in fundraising, Mark took this opportunity as a challenge and was a very dependable and dedicated teammate - a quality that is very valuable, especially in a volunteer organization. An example of this is when me and Mark put on a garage sale as a fundraiser - even though we knew this was not going to be a profitable venture, Mark kept his commitment, and kept volunteer morale high by bringing food and coffee for those who had devoted their Saturday morning as well as by socially engaging people in what would have otherwise been a dull fundraiser. He is also an excellent listener and has the ability to see the duality in every situation making him a great sounding board for ideas and advice. Mark is a socially aware and creative individual, qualities which will make him successful in any task he takes on. Thank you Mark for being an awesome teammate!
Puja Ruparel
I had the opportunity to volunteer with Mark for Engineers without Borders in 2009. Despite having no past experience in fundraising, Mark took this opportunity as a challenge and was a very dependable and dedicated teammate - a quality that is very valuable, especially in a volunteer organization. An example of this is when me and Mark put on a garage sale as a fundraiser - even though we knew this was not going to be a profitable venture, Mark kept his commitment, and kept volunteer morale high by bringing food and coffee for those who had devoted their Saturday morning as well as by socially engaging people in what would have otherwise been a dull fundraiser. He is also an excellent listener and has the ability to see the duality in every situation making him a great sounding board for ideas and advice. Mark is a socially aware and creative individual, qualities which will make him successful in any task he takes on. Thank you Mark for being an awesome teammate!
Puja Ruparel
I had the opportunity to volunteer with Mark for Engineers without Borders in 2009. Despite having no past experience in fundraising, Mark took this opportunity as a challenge and was a very dependable and dedicated teammate - a quality that is very valuable, especially in a volunteer organization. An example of this is when me and Mark put on a garage sale as a fundraiser - even though we knew this was not going to be a profitable venture, Mark kept his commitment, and kept volunteer morale high by bringing food and coffee for those who had devoted their Saturday morning as well as by socially engaging people in what would have otherwise been a dull fundraiser. He is also an excellent listener and has the ability to see the duality in every situation making him a great sounding board for ideas and advice. Mark is a socially aware and creative individual, qualities which will make him successful in any task he takes on. Thank you Mark for being an awesome teammate!
Experience
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Serve Robotics
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Mechanical Engineering
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager
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Aug 2022 - Jan 2023
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Mechanical Engineering Manager
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Nov 2021 - Aug 2022
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BLUE ORIGIN
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Mechanical Engineering
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May 2020 - Nov 2021
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Verb Surgical Inc.
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Nov 2016 - May 2020
Design robotic systems and lead various projects for an exciting surgical robotic company. Design robotic systems and lead various projects for an exciting surgical robotic company.
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Project Manager
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May 2013 - Nov 2016
• Directed the cost, schedule and contracts for a $12M DARPA satellite servicing, 7-DOF space robotic arm program. Managed commercial force torque sensor supplier to meet AS9100 requirements. Organized development of robotic arm motor sensor mini amplifiers.• Supervised the $1.3M DARPA RSGS tool docking mechanism program while concurrently leading the engineering design.
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Project Engineer and Designer
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May 2013 - Nov 2016
• Lead designer on a 1 kg space robotic tool docking system, electrical passthrough and launch restraint for 6.3 kg end effector tools and microsatellites. 20-30 to be used for the GEO satellite robotic servicing platform, DARPA RSGS. • Wrote mechanism hardware requirements that encompassed predicted failure scenarios and robotic arm capabilities. Additionally incorporated 10+ mid-development cycle design changes due to customer requirement modifications while managing cost/schedule impacts.• Created fully traceable drawings, assembly plans, test plans, test procedures and built electrical passthrough launch lock hardware for the POD satellite rideshare mission. Subsequently led functional and environmental testing. Hardware successfully performed on HispaSat 30W-6 in March 2018.• Designed antenna reflector inspection tooling for Planet, formerly Google Skybox Imaging. Show less
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Senior Mechanical Project Lead
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Dec 2010 - May 2013
• Designed, planned and managed the development of large composite reflectors and radiating elements for the Asiasat 8 geostationary communication satellite launched August 2014.• Designed lightweight C-band feed for ABS-2, and RF transparent thermal functional test fixture for Intelsat 19/20 dual reflectors, • Performed and managed environmental testing on numerous >$1M satellite components.
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The Boeing Company
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United States
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Retail
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Mechanical Engineer
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Jan 2005 - Dec 2010
Mechanical Design, Analysis and Test Engineer • Involved in the development of the unmanned helicopter, YMQ-18A Hummingbird, through efficient flight-worthy structural designs, simplified mechanical assemblies, compact electrical enclosures, reliable test components, and qualification testing on flight modified Subaru engines. • Development lead on: folding main rotor hub that improves vehicle reliability and military deployment; material process improvements and fatigue testing on a development rigid main rotor hub. • Thorough knowledge of design from concept to fabrication, rapid prototyping, designing for production, machine operations, weldments, sheet metal, heat treatment processes, shot peening, surface coatings, bearings, electronic sensoring, tooling, drawing documentation, GD&T, project planning, developing supplier relationships, lathing, milling, exposure to composite design and lay-up procedures. Business and Operations • Reviewed and examined regional non-profit grant submissions for Boeing Southern California. • Developed a new business model with other selected employees and executive directors for Advanced Boeing Military Aircraft Division. • Volunteered time to identify and improve employee productivity and morale issues. • Organized lunchtime learning presentations regarding engineering, business and investment topics to increase employee work site knowledge. Show less
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Fundraising Chair
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2009 - 2010
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United States Industry Coalition
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Jun 2003 - May 2004
• Participated in research on nuclear grade titanium components with the Mizzou Formula SAE car using ProEngineer, and ProMechanica. • Authored monthly and final reports in an anti-nuclear weapons proliferation program in conjunction with Honeywell and Texmet (Ukraine). • Participated in research on nuclear grade titanium components with the Mizzou Formula SAE car using ProEngineer, and ProMechanica. • Authored monthly and final reports in an anti-nuclear weapons proliferation program in conjunction with Honeywell and Texmet (Ukraine).
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Mechanical Engineer
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May 2002 - Jan 2003
• Designed, ordered and assembled machine components used in the manufacturing industry using AutoCAD, Visio and Microstation. • Generated mechanical design solutions to manufacturing assembly line, inspection and product testing issues for Emerson Electric, Bodine Aluminum, E. J. Gallo, Spectrum, A.D. Michaels, Six Flags, Unilever and WW Munroe. • Designed, ordered and assembled machine components used in the manufacturing industry using AutoCAD, Visio and Microstation. • Generated mechanical design solutions to manufacturing assembly line, inspection and product testing issues for Emerson Electric, Bodine Aluminum, E. J. Gallo, Spectrum, A.D. Michaels, Six Flags, Unilever and WW Munroe.
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Education
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University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering -
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
Master of Business Administration
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