Skill Sets 2016 – Aesthetics of Design

Hey everybody, I’m a mechanical engineering student graduating this May. I have retained my Solidworks skills from back in Computer Aided Design, having used them recently for senior design. I also fancy myself pretty good with EES and thermodynamics in general, although I doubt anyone will need that for this project. I am proficient in the…

Skill Set

February 14, 2016

Andre

I’m a senior Mechanical Engineer with completed coursework in the major. As such I have lots of design experience and can help with working through ideas especially with logistics and execution. I started as an accounting major and have taken a lot economics classes so if that’s necessary I could help. I’m a proficient welder…

Some (Sub)Sweet Skills

February 13, 2016

Joseph Graff

As both a student of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Arts, and Media, I feel that I have a rather varied skill set which falls on both sides of the form/function spectrum. I consider myself to be rather proficient in CAD programs, namely SolidWorks and AutoDesk Inventor, but I’m also rather experienced with Adobe Illustrator as…

Liz Skill Set

February 11, 2016

Elizabeth Whitman

I am a senior in mechanical engineering. Therefore, I have completed multiple design projects, and am very familiar with the working a design from brainstorming all the way to a finished product. I have some experience with Arduino. I am really good at soldering. Outside of engineering, my skills are photography and sewing. Maybe these…

Hayden’s Skillset

February 11, 2016

David Holliman

I am a mechanical engineering major, so my skills include the general suite of CAD, manufacturing, and component analysis. I have experience using the 3D printer, laser cutter, and most of the machines in the machine shop. Also, I am certified to use the welding workshop. Outside of engineering, I am passionate about art and writing. I’ve…

Skills of Minion Laura – Team Chad, Liz and Laura

February 11, 2016

Laura Bonney

I am not a mechanical engineering student. Rather, my background is in anatomy and physiology with various topics of biology sprinkled in. I enjoy design and learning about the various applications. Over the past few years I have developed some very basic skills in a few software applications (photoshop, InDesign, prezi) as well as CRM and web…

Mad Skillz

February 10, 2016

Peter Brunsgaard

I am a junior in Mechanical Engineering and have spent countless hours doing hands on tasks and creating. I have a 3D printer in my room, and am incredibly familiar with 3D printing on hobby FDM machines. I also spent a few summers doing construction in high school so I have a fairly good handle…

Erick Pena Skills

February 10, 2016

Erick Pena

I am currently a senior in mechanical engineering graduating this May, and have the similar course background as my team mates. I have spend a lot of time 3-D printing at the ITLL so the process on how to get your design in 3-D is pretty fresh. I am very good with almost anything that involves hands…

Skills of Shen Shu

February 10, 2016

Shen Shu

My name is Shen Shu. I’m a senior undergrad. mechanical engineering student and I’m graduating in May, 2016. i have taken all the MCEN required courses and am familiar with the following computer programs: Matlab AutoCAD Solidworks EES I have some skills in using mill and lathe. I have also taken a drawing class so…

Kevin Martin | Team Assets

February 10, 2016

Kevin Martin

Hey guys! I’m a soon-to-be graduating senior in Mechanical Engineering, with a little background in computer science. My school and internship experience has been primarily in product development and mechanical design. A few skills that might be helpful: Certified Solidworks Professional, experienced in ProE/Creo, and TA’d the Solidworks course at CU. Sure having someone to…

Shawn’s Skills

February 10, 2016

Shawn Sprinkle

I am a senior mechanical engineer like many other people in the class and I think the strongest skill I have developed over the years is in computer aided design (SolidWorks). Other skills include: Machining Wood working Soldering Basic programming (Arduino, Python…) Music (I love playing and listening to music) Sketching I have also developed…

Sami Maierhofer’s Skill Set

February 10, 2016

Samantha Maierhofer

I have had a variety of experience that have given me a lot of hands on experience that I can help contribute to the team. As a mechanical engineer I have had quite a bit of practice in SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and designing pieces for manufacturing. Through my job I have also become proficient in…

Here to help: Dan Moody’s Skillset

February 10, 2016

Daniel Moody

bikes, skills

My best skill is a willingness and readiness to get in there and help you with anything. If we don’t have a skill or need to learn new things, thats the whole point of education right? I can definitely put in the time to do this. As a mechanical engineering graduate student in the design program…

Ben Yorkey skills

February 10, 2016

Ben Yorkey

Some skills that I bring to the table are as follows: Solidworks – slightly above average Basic machining skills (mill, lathe) Basic woodworking skills Soldering 3-D printing knowledge Laser Cutting Knowledge Design for Manufacturability and Assembly Creative idea “generator” Overall I feel that I am decent enough with “hands on” activities. I also have a good…

Brendan Warren’s Skills

February 10, 2016

Brendan Warren

Like most of the other students in this class, I’m a mechanical engineering student. I’ll be graduating in May, so I have gone through most of the standard engineering courses. I also have basic machining skills and significant SolidWorks and laser cutter experience. Additionally, I’m a certified ski instructor with many industry connections worldwide. If…

Minion Resume

February 10, 2016

Katie Hortik

After 4 years of mechanical engineering and a life time of DIY projects, I have several skills that make me a perfect minion. I have a strong programming background. While I may not know every language I have a strong aptitude for computing. I also have a basic knowledge of Solidworks and laser cutting. My…

Chip’s Abbreviated Skill-set Resume

February 10, 2016

Chip Bollendonk

Thanks for checking out my brief credentials to work on your team. I’m a senior studying Mechanical Engineering (like teammate Ethan) and pursuing a Master’s degree concurrently with an emphasis on design. I have considerable experience with mechanical design and enjoy elegantly solving complex problems. See below for a semi-detailed skill-set: CAD Modeling: 1000+ hours…

Nick Flood’s Skills and Stuff

February 10, 2016

Nicholas Flood

I’m a mechanical engineering grad student with an emphasis on design. Here are a few skills that I have: Solidworks (modeling parts, assemblies, drawings, renders, etc.) Design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA) Finite element analysis (Abaqus, Solidworks) Machining (mill, lathe, bandsaw, tube bending) Woodworking (saws, drills, etc. I’ve made my own skate/longboards, so I know…

Sophie Glik as a Minion

February 10, 2016

Sophia Glik

In the past I have done woodworking (building small tables and cabinets, that sort of thing). I am familiar with Adobe Illustrator and Indesign. I have also worked with Photoshop and Dreamweaver for photo and video editing, respectively as well as garage band and other audio programs. As a TAM student I have some knowledge…

Ethan Gehring: I have a very particular set of skills…

February 10, 2016

Ethan Gehring

coding, Music, skills, taken

… Skills I have acquired over 5 years of engineering school. Skills that make me a dream for teammates like you. Seriously though, I would consider myself an above average 3D modeler across multiple programs. I have experience with both FEA, specifically Abaqus , and CFD, Solidworks and Star CCM. I have also done a…

Chris Coffman Skill Set

February 10, 2016

Christopher Coffman

Over the past few years I have actually developed a different skill set than most engineering majors. I added the business minor during my sophomore year, so I was introduced to the principles of accounting and finance at a pretty thorough level. I studied financial accounting (vs. managerial accounting) which taught me how to organize…

Sreyas Krishnan Skillset

February 10, 2016

Sreyas Krishnan

Solidworks (strongest engineering skill for sure, 7 years of project and industry experience) 3D-printing (have my own printer at home, have access to makerbots/lulzbots in IdeaForge) Machining (lots of experience with mills, lathe, saws, etc.) Music Production and Sound Design (one of my strongest overall skills –> https://soundcloud.com/sreyasmusic) Microcontrollers (sBrio/Labview and Arduino) Circuitry (comfortable with soldering and…

Matt’s Team Member Contributions & Skills

February 10, 2016

Matthew Sturm

My entire college career has been filled with opportunities to practice being a good team member. Looking back on this, and into the future, I believe that my overall best team quality is that I am extremely supportive. I choose to highlight this quality because I consistently show that I am always eager to hear…

Skill Sets of an ENVD Major

February 9, 2016

Elyse Skinner

Skill Sets 2016, ZZ 2016

aesthetics, artistic, design, ENVD, models, With my

I believe my strongest skills that I possess to contribute to my team is my different perspective and my artist’s eye. I am a sophomore in ENVD and have been in studio-based courses beginning Freshman year. I am used to rigorous workloads and having to crank a design or project out in a short amount…

Albert’s skills.

February 9, 2016

Albert Como

Crafting: Brazing Polishing Carbon fiber. Nailing things together. Solvent selections Computer graphics Mechanical (Mechanical design masters in progress): Bike mechanics CAD 3D printing Basic machining. Reverse engineering Electrical (Electrical engineering undergraduate): Soldering CAD Circuit design and analysis. Reverse engineering. Programming Free free to consult me on whichever subject.

Skills of Dennis

February 9, 2016

Dennis Can

I’m a senior in mechanical engineering, and my strongest skills are in computer aided software. This includes modeling in: SolidWorks Autodesk Fusion 360 Autodesk 3D Studio Max (if you need to have a 3D mockup in a matter of hours, I am well experienced in speed modeling. You can also export files to .STL so 3d…

Skills of Yusen Ji

February 9, 2016

Yusen Ji

I am a Mechanical engineering graduate student focusing on energy. I took all the undergraduate classes in CU so that I have taken all the required and technical classes just like other CU mechanical engineering students. I have a strong background in heat transfer and thermodynamics. Also, I have moderate skills in machining such as…

Hey I Can Help! -Derek Sikora

February 9, 2016

Derek Sikora

Hi Fellas! I am a mechanical engineer, like quite a few others in this class, who thoroughly enjoys turning ideas into reality. I am quite skilled in SolidWorks, machining, prototyping, and finding unique but practical solutions to multivariable projects. If you have an idea of how you want something to work, or even just the end result,…

Gardner’s gardening skills and more

February 9, 2016

Gardner Nichols

Gardner Nichols

I am currently a senior in mechanical engineering, so I have the same background as my team mates. I am quite good at Solidworks and making drawings. I have ITLL access to 3D printers, although I might need a refresher. I am a decent wood worker and a skilled welder. I have a massive Ford…

Industrial Design Experience

February 9, 2016

Jason Mcgrath

I have experience in industrial design and can help contribute to various parts of the design process. I currently work in market research and strategic innovation so I can provide guidance on methodologies on that front. As for trench work, I can assist with sketching, illustration, or CAD. For sketching I used a hybrid approach…

Brittany Warly-skills

February 9, 2016

Brittany Warly

I am a senior in mechanical engineering and therefore have taken most of the required mechanical classes up until this point. I have a car so I can help you make store runs need be. I am also creative, hardworking, and have an artistic side to me as well (probably because my mother is an…

Skills of Chad Alvarez

February 9, 2016

Chad Alvarez

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I am a Mechanical Engineering Senior and have taken all of my required and technical classes similar to most ME students in the class. Most of my strengths are in the leadership and team building department. I have a good knowledge of flight physics including aerodynamics as well. I am average with advanced manufacturing techniques…

The Skills of Joseph Yoshimura

February 9, 2016

Joseph Yoshimura

As a mechanical engineer, I have many of the same skills as others in this class. These are some of skills that I have gained in the mechanical engineering department: Machining/Testing Experience I have worked on many projects in the machine shop using the Mill, Lathe, Grinding, CNC, and Laser Cutter. In addition, I worked in…

Skills that Kills – Matt

February 9, 2016

Mathew Tabor

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I have a similar ME background as many of our class (and both of my teammates), so I won’t dwell on those. I’ve done more than my fair share of manufacturing drawings and CAD, so I can expedite that process if you need. I also have access to two (half broken) makerbots to print on…

Ashley’s Skills

February 9, 2016

Ashley Zimmerer

CAD, craft, machine, other, sewing, shop, skill set, skills, software, wood

The featured image is a picture I took while machining some copper parts I made for a scientific rocket payload. I programmed the Prototrak CNC in the Idea Forge Shop to produce the parts. A corner desk I’m in the process of finishing. I’ve had a lot of experience building and manufacturing things over the years. I’m…

Aly’s Skill Set

February 9, 2016

Aly Badran

I will be happy to offer my teammates help with any thing related to the following skills I have a lot of experience with 3D printing. I have access to a free one so I can occasionally help with some prototype prints. I am enrolled in the Graduate design program and I also got involved…

Rachel’s Skills

February 9, 2016

Rachel Grosskrueger

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Hey Team! My basic engineering skill sets include CAD, machining, soldering, Mathematica (as weird as it is I prefer Mathematica over MatLab, haters gonna to hate), research, and critical thinking/problem solving. I love being presented with real life problems and figuring out solutions to them so if you are having issues with your designs or…

Tyler Smyth’s Skills

February 9, 2016

Student Test

Hi team, I hope your week is going well! If you do not remember my major is mechanical engineering, so I am knowledgeable in basic coding (C, C++, Matlab, LabView), coding aurduinos, machining, electronics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and concept design. My strongest skills are in machining, welding, and design: For machining specifically, I am…

Roshan’s Skills

February 8, 2016

Roshan Misra

skills, skillz

I’m a mechanical engineer by training, so I am fairly strong in most of the typical mechanical and engineering things. Here’s a list of some of my engineering skills: I’ve had several internships and projects which have given me hundreds of hours on nearly every professional CAD program, specifically SolidWorks, so I can definitely help…

Jakob’s Skills

February 8, 2016

Jakob Oreskovich

jakob, skills

As far as engineering student credentials go, I’m confident in my SolidWorks Skills, and slightly less confident in my Inventor skills. I’m very confident in my Matlab abilities, and am pretty good with all of the standalone ITLL station equipment (function generator, oscilloscope, power supply). I’m in mechatronics this semester, so I’m feeling pretty fresh…

What Brendan can do for you

February 8, 2016

Brendan Lee

I don’t really have a skill that I’m particularly exemplary at, but I do believe that I can contribute in a wide variety of ways. You could say that I’m a jack of all trades type. However, there are a few skills that I’d like to highlight. I am very good with Solidworks. Having taken…

Rena’s Skill Set!!

February 8, 2016

Rena Yang

My primary engineering-related strength I can offer my teammates is SolidWorks experience. Overall, I consider myself proficient to advanced – I am very knowledgable and familiar with SolidWorks and basically LOVE this program. I know that almost all of us mechanicals have SolidWorks experience, but I have also worked with SolidWorks in industry, specifically two summers…

I Don’t Even Have Any Good Skills.

February 8, 2016

Student Test

I come from a mechanical background, so I have decent experience in designing for manufacturing, CAD using SolidWorks, and GD&T drafting/tolerancing for part prints. Additionally, I know how to use most of the tools in the ITLL machine shop, the instron machine, and the laser cutter. In my free time I really enjoy tinkering with electronics, and can…

Meridith’s Skill Set for Team

February 8, 2016

Meridith Richter