Mercedes Thorne
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Tom Montoya
I had the pleasure of working with Mercedes on many occasions. She was always pleasant and willing to help. She is a good listener and knows when to ask clarifying questions, ensuring she is not wasting time or effort. Being able to quickly understand new concepts and/or search out the information she needs, makes her a "go to" person when something needs to be completed with minimal oversight. She has the ability to see the big picture and understand her choices have impacts outside her realm of influence, i.e. cost, reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, etc. While still early in her career, she is well on her way to becoming a world-class engineer. If you are looking for a innovative individual contributor or a motivated team member, I would highly recommend Mercedes for the job. Give her a challenge and she won't let you down.
Tom Montoya
I had the pleasure of working with Mercedes on many occasions. She was always pleasant and willing to help. She is a good listener and knows when to ask clarifying questions, ensuring she is not wasting time or effort. Being able to quickly understand new concepts and/or search out the information she needs, makes her a "go to" person when something needs to be completed with minimal oversight. She has the ability to see the big picture and understand her choices have impacts outside her realm of influence, i.e. cost, reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, etc. While still early in her career, she is well on her way to becoming a world-class engineer. If you are looking for a innovative individual contributor or a motivated team member, I would highly recommend Mercedes for the job. Give her a challenge and she won't let you down.
Tom Montoya
I had the pleasure of working with Mercedes on many occasions. She was always pleasant and willing to help. She is a good listener and knows when to ask clarifying questions, ensuring she is not wasting time or effort. Being able to quickly understand new concepts and/or search out the information she needs, makes her a "go to" person when something needs to be completed with minimal oversight. She has the ability to see the big picture and understand her choices have impacts outside her realm of influence, i.e. cost, reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, etc. While still early in her career, she is well on her way to becoming a world-class engineer. If you are looking for a innovative individual contributor or a motivated team member, I would highly recommend Mercedes for the job. Give her a challenge and she won't let you down.
Tom Montoya
I had the pleasure of working with Mercedes on many occasions. She was always pleasant and willing to help. She is a good listener and knows when to ask clarifying questions, ensuring she is not wasting time or effort. Being able to quickly understand new concepts and/or search out the information she needs, makes her a "go to" person when something needs to be completed with minimal oversight. She has the ability to see the big picture and understand her choices have impacts outside her realm of influence, i.e. cost, reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, etc. While still early in her career, she is well on her way to becoming a world-class engineer. If you are looking for a innovative individual contributor or a motivated team member, I would highly recommend Mercedes for the job. Give her a challenge and she won't let you down.
Experience
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SOLUTION SOURCES PROGRAMMING (SSP)
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical Engineer
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May 2023 - Present
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BriteLab
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Electro Mechanical Technician
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Sep 2021 - Apr 2023
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Archbishop Mitty High School
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1 - 100 Employee
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Robotics Mentor, FRC 1351
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Aug 2020 - May 2022
Staff robotics mentor for FRC Team 1351, TKO. In this role, I work with high school students (ages 13-18), teaching mechanical and electrical engineering principles, as well as rapid prototyping and manufacturing skills. I train and supervise students in the use of most standard shop tools (bandsaw, drill press, etc.) as well as more sophisticated equipment such as CNC machines and 3D printers. Staff robotics mentor for FRC Team 1351, TKO. In this role, I work with high school students (ages 13-18), teaching mechanical and electrical engineering principles, as well as rapid prototyping and manufacturing skills. I train and supervise students in the use of most standard shop tools (bandsaw, drill press, etc.) as well as more sophisticated equipment such as CNC machines and 3D printers.
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Porifera
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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Engineering Technician
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Jul 2018 - Sep 2021
Research and Development of new forward osmosis technologies, Production and assembly of Porifera forward osmosis elements, Assembly and operation of Porifera forward osmosis machines and systems. Research and Development of new forward osmosis technologies, Production and assembly of Porifera forward osmosis elements, Assembly and operation of Porifera forward osmosis machines and systems.
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Will C Wood Middle School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Makerspace Facilitator
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Aug 2014 - Jul 2018
Managing and teaching technology, including but not limited to 3-D printing, CAD, computers, CNC cutting, programming, and robotics. Managing and teaching technology, including but not limited to 3-D printing, CAD, computers, CNC cutting, programming, and robotics.
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Alameda Education Foundation
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Camp Instructor
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2016 - 2017
During the summers of 2016 and 2017 I taught both Makerspace and LEGO Robotics Classes for grades 6-8. During the summers of 2016 and 2017 I taught both Makerspace and LEGO Robotics Classes for grades 6-8.
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Education
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2012 - 2023
Foothill College
Associate's Degree, Computer Science and Graphic Design -
2010 - 2014
College of Alameda
Associate's Degree, Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities -
2010 - 2014
Alameda Science and Technology Institute
High School
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