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Aaron Finkel 512 363 7581 [email protected]
Objective Mechanical design engineer working on 3D CAD design and rapid prototyping.
Education Georgia Institute of Technology (GIT), BSME (Mechanical Engineering), 2011 to 2015. Graduated May 2015.
Educated in finite element analysis (FEA), design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), Matlab, LabVIEW, machine
design, signal processing, tribology, stress analysis, fluid mechanics, circuit design, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
Summary of Qualifications • Proficient in 3D and 2D CAD tools including
Solidworks, Inventor, NX, Blender, AutoCAD, Rhino, Inkscape, and EngraveLab.
• Digital artistry with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Paint Tool Sai.
• Machinist and craftsman with 3D printers, laser cutters, water jet, CNC machinery, as well as traditional machining tools.
• Rapid prototyping specialization.
• Effective communicator and presenter.
Accomplishments • 2 pending patents on innovative mechanical designs.
• Finalist (of 200+ teams) in GIT’s Creative Decisions and Design robotics competition.
Experience July 2015 to Present – Tableaux Designer Grilles, Austin TX Commercial Project Manager, Lead Engineer, Design Contractor
• Design large scale decorative architectural products per client’s specifications. Includes component acquisition, production guidance and oversight, writing and illustrating installation instructions. Also fabricating products as needed.
• Analyze designs for compliance with safety regulations.
• Use artistic abilities to create custom designs and products for each client. August 2013 to May 2015 – Georgia Institute of Technology Invention Studio, Atlanta GA
Prototyping Instructor
• Mentored and trained students in design practices and machine operations at GIT’s world class maker space.
• Used and trained others on high end manufacturing machines such as water jet cutters, laser cut/engravers, vacuum
formers, mills, lathes, shop tools, power tools, hand tools, 3D printers and more. June 2014 to August 2014 – Austin Community College Construction and Facilities, Austin, TX
CAD Technician
• Made out of date facilities documentation current using AutoDesk Architecture and Microsoft Excel.
June 2013 to August 2013 – University of Texas at Austin, ICES Center for Cardiovascular Simulation-based Engineering, Austin, TX
Lead Project Designer
• Redesigned and fabricated prototype micro bi-axial tester for stalled $500K research project on the mechanical
properties of heart muscle.
• Persuaded research professor to alter project design to use my new test apparatus design.
• Designed and fabricated new test apparatus using Solidworks, Inventor, and 3D printers.
• Created visual training materials for future users. June 2011 to August 2011 – Applied Nanotech Inc., Austin, TX
Fabricator
• Designed and detailed mechanical parts and assemblies using AutoCAD and Rhino.
• Fabricated and machined designs of CarbAl™ nanotech material for fighter pilot helmets using CNC .
Additional Information Dual citizenship - U.S. and Ireland.
Enjoy travel and culture. Visited more than 40 countries on six continents; studied abroad at GIT, Lorraine, France.
Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America.
Enjoy drawing, designing, and fabricating original designs for personal projects.
Member Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity.