Smart Appliance (IoT Toaster)
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Summary
Engineered an IoT-enabled toaster prototype leveraging Raspberry Pi, Python code, and a 3D-printed body.
Robert Garcia
Junior Mechanical Engineering Student
Cambridge, US.About
Highly motivated junior Mechanical Engineering student at Harvard University with a 3.55 GPA, specializing in nanoscale optics, microfabrication, and IoT systems. Proven ability to conduct advanced research, design complex mechanical and electrical systems, and lead student organizations, consistently delivering quantifiable results and innovative solutions. Seeking to leverage strong technical acumen, hands-on laboratory experience, and leadership skills in challenging engineering roles.
Work
Harvard University Laboratory for Nanoscale Optics
|Research Assistant
Cambridge, MA, US
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Summary
Conducted advanced research on dry etch recipe optimization and photonic device fabrication, contributing to cutting-edge nanoscale optics advancements.
Highlights
Optimized dry etch recipes for titanium dioxide and polycrystalline diamond thin films, significantly enhancing material properties for advanced nanoscale applications.
Fabricated complex photonic devices, including ridges, ring resonators, microdisks, and photonic crystals, utilizing TiO2 and polycrystalline diamond films for experimental studies.
Characterized fabricated photonic devices using a transmission setup, validating performance and contributing critical data to ongoing research projects.
National Nanotech Research Center
|Research Experience for Undergraduates Intern
Pasadena, CA, US
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Summary
Executed microfabrication of thin-film heaters to simulate hotspots, advancing research into nanoscale thermal management for microprocessors.
Highlights
Fabricated nanoscale devices for testing the effectiveness of a patch designed to cool down hotspots on microprocessors, contributing to novel thermal management solutions.
Utilized cleanroom facilities to create devices incorporating hotspot heaters and temperature sensors, enabling precise simulation of heat generation for experimental analysis.
Volunteer
Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
|Course Assistant
Cambridge, MA, United States of America
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Summary
Provided academic support and instruction for students in Computer Science 50, enhancing their understanding and problem-solving abilities.
Highlights
Held weekly office hours, providing targeted tutoring and problem set instruction to students in Computer Science 50, fostering improved comprehension of complex concepts.
Harvard College Engineering Society
|Vice President
Cambridge, MA, United States of America
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Summary
Led initiatives to foster community and professional development for the engineering student body at Harvard.
Highlights
Organized monthly meetings and diverse activities, cultivating a vibrant and engaged engineering community for hundreds of Harvard students.
Managed guest speaker engagements, communications, and comprehensive event planning, enhancing professional development opportunities for members.
Education
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA, United States of America
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Bachelor of Science
Mechanical Engineering
Grade: 3.55 GPA
Courses
Computer Aided Machine Design
Thermodynamics
Engineering Design Seminar
Solid Mechanics
Mechanical Systems
Materials
Data Structures and Algorithms
Design Project: Aerobic Charge (Converting kinetic energy during exercise to electrical charge)
Hartford High School
Hartford, CT, United States of America
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High School Diploma
General Studies
Grade: Salutatorian
Courses
Honors Science Program
Awards
Salutatorian
Awarded By
Hartford High School
Recognized as the second-highest ranking student in a graduating class of over 200 for exceptional academic achievement.
1st Place Winner, Robot Challenge
Awarded By
Hartford High School
Secured first place in a competitive robotics challenge, demonstrating superior design, programming, and problem-solving capabilities.
Languages
Spanish
German
Skills
Laboratory & Fabrication
Cleanroom Fabrication, Photolithography, E-beam Lithography, Metallization, Thin Film Deposition, Etching, Metrology, SEM Imaging, Nanofabrication, Photonic Device Fabrication.
Programming & Software
Python, C, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MATLAB, SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite, Google SketchUp, Raspberry Pi, IoT Development.
Engineering Principles & Design
Mechanical Design, Electrical Systems Design, Computer Aided Machine Design, Thermodynamics, Solid Mechanics, Mechanical Systems, Materials Science, Data Structures and Algorithms, Engineering Design, Prototyping, Thermal Management.
Research & Analysis
Experimental Design, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Technical Characterization, Process Optimization.
Leadership & Communication
Team Leadership, Event Planning, Stakeholder Management, Technical Communication, Tutoring, Community Engagement.
Projects
Electric Bicycle
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Summary
Designed and developed comprehensive electrical and mechanical systems for a custom 1kW electric bicycle.