Adrian Lima
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Engineer
CSUN's Smart Prosthetics
03.2023 - Current
- Created a Foot-Insole Design for Users to wear in order to control prosthetic arm via Foot-Controller
- Optimized existing designs, reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance.
- Performed rigorous testing procedures on prototypes, identifying areas for improvement before production began.
Independent Tutor
Independent Tutoring Services
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Assisted students in College-Level Algebra, Calculus, and Physics
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
California State University Northridge
05.2024
Skills
- English (fluent)
- Spanish (beginner)
- Solidworks
- NI LabVIEW
- ANSYS
- PSpice
- 2D Drawings
- GitHub
- Arduino IDE
- TinkerCad
- Java
- Python
- C
- Arduino
- MATLAB
Accomplishments
- Awarded with the Crowd Favorite Poster Award for contributions to Foot-Controller and Haptic Feedback Systems for Below-the-Elbow Prosthetic Arms
Club Activities
Falkon Robotics, Glendale, CA, 08/2016 - 06/2019, Member/ Fabrication Field, Mentored and guided newer students to foster proper completion of assigned duties, Build strong relationships with students through positive attitude and attentive responses, Used power tools and machines in order to fabricate Aluminum components from drawings, Machined and welded the frame of the robot in order to compete
Projects
Biaxial Fixture on a Uniaxial Testing Machine, Spring 2023, Group Leader / Machine Design Course, Created a test fixture that can provide a biaxial load in Tension or Compression on a Uniaxial Machine, Collaborated with team members to develop, identify and accomplish assigned goals and objectives, Observed the progress of the project, examined risks, and coordinated contingency plans, Produced a high-strength and cost-efficient fixture for testing composite materials Home Security System, Spring 2023, Independent / Mechatronics Course, Created a home security system that detects physical motion when a door and/or window is opened, Created a user-friendly layout that enables/disables specific features of the security system
Timeline
Design Engineer
CSUN's Smart Prosthetics
03.2023 - Current
Independent Tutor
Independent Tutoring Services
08.2019 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
California State University Northridge