Adair Perez
Denver,CO
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Capstone Design Project
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, Colorado
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Designed and refined a mounting subsystem for an adaptive six-string guitar device using a user-centered process.
- Conducted prototype testing with volunteer patients from Craig Hospital to assess usability.
- Created SolidWorks CAD models and performed finite element analysis for structural integrity. Collaborated with professional engineers to enhance designs.
- Manufactured components for five prototypes and executed beam testing to ensure safety compliance.
- Achieved first place in the Human Systems category at the Colorado School of MINES.
- Received a Certificate of Appreciation from Project S.E.R.V.E.
MEGN 381 Cup Holder Project
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, Colorado
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Devised a metal cup holder using SolidWorks Sheet Metal tools.
- Fabricated prototypes using a laser cutter and refined the design through iterative testing.
- Produced three finalized prototypes using a plasma cutter and a heavy-duty finger brake while documenting the manufacturing process in a technical report.
MEGN 201 Derby Car Project
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, Colorado
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Modeled prototype designs for derby car and collaborated with teammates using a decision matrix to finalize the design.
- Created industry-standard SolidWorks drawings using GD&T principles.
- Manufactured precision components for a functional derby car using a lathe, milling machine, and CNC equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO05-2026
Skills
- SolidWorks CAD
- Finite element analysis
- Prototyping techniques
- MATLAB
- Embedded systems programming
- Python
- Control systems design
- Human factors engineering
- Critical thinking
- C
- LabVIEW
Other Job and Volunteer Experience
Target, 460 S Vance St, Lakewood, CO—Guest Advocate
June 2022-Present
● Excelled in interactions with thousands of guests and ensured that they all underwent a positive shopping experience by providing thoughtful insight and a positive attitude.
● Demonstrated professionality by effectively working with team members to balance front of store tasks.
● Enhanced abilities in time management by balancing scheduled shifts with classes and school work assigned at the Colorado School of Mines. Worked a minimum of 24 hours per week and attended school as a full time student.
Richmond American Homes, CO—Employee
June 2020- Present
● Developed familiarity with power tools, plywood, and heavy machinery to help build dozens of homes.
● Demonstrated necessary teamwork skills in an environment that thrives on it to produce results and minimize danger. Worked for a minimum of 30 hours a week.
Timeline
Capstone Design Project
Colorado School of Mines
08.2025 - 04.2026
MEGN 381 Cup Holder Project
Colorado School of Mines
06.2025 - 07.2025
MEGN 201 Derby Car Project
Colorado School of Mines
10.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines