Camilo Soto
Houston,TX
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
ENGINEERING INSTUCTOR
IEEE TryEngineering
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Instructed 46 high school students at Rice University's Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen, focusing on 6 engineering disciplines.
- Guided students through Engineering Design Process to identify and prototype solutions for personal challenges, culminating in presentations to IEEE judges in Shark Tank-style competition.
- Inspired and developed enthusiasm in students new to hands-on engineering, fostering skill development and exploration in field.
- Advised students on engineering career paths and navigating college applications with emphasis on ethics.
ENGINEERING INTERN
Nova Consulting
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Interned at a Civil Engineering consulting firm specializing in infrastructure, environmental, and water management projects.
- Helped in 10 projects by meticulously organizing and reviewing data, contracts, and blueprints.
- Utilized tools such as Excel, Word, and Bluebeam to streamline processes and support project deliverables.
- Investigated and presented tools used to monitor industrial and manufacturing plants to the team.
ENGINEERING WRITING MENTOR
Rice OEDK
08.2022 - Current
- Work as a Technical Writing Mentor for 9 student teams taking the Introduction to Engineering Design and Communication course at Rice
- Guide students developing their technical writing style required for technical reports on their projects
- Provide support throughout the engineering design process to develop a working prototype for a client.
O-WEEK ADVISOR
Rice University
08.2022 - Current
- Welcome and orient new students during their first week at Rice University
- Facilitating group activities to promote connections among them
- Offer personalized guidance on academic planning and campus involvement, serving as a peer mentor and advocate for student success
- Contribute to the academic and personal growth of new students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science and Nanoengineering
Rice University
Houston, TX05.2025
Skills
- Materials Characterization
- Materials Testing
- Materials Selection
- Microsoft Office
- MATLAB
- CAD Modeling
- Leadership
- Project collaboration
Projects
Oven-Achievers
- Conducted materials selection, characterization, and testing to develop a transparent oven glass door with enhanced optical and thermal properties.
- Engineered a prototype achieving a 92.3% light transmittance and a 50.4% reduction in reflections, while maintaining an R-value of 3.34 for optimal insulation.
S.W.O.R.D
- Design and forge an aesthetically pleasing damascus steel sword within the TMS bladesmithing competition requirements, while maintaining a good control and understanding of the material properties.
Timeline
ENGINEERING INSTUCTOR
IEEE TryEngineering
07.2024 - 07.2024
ENGINEERING INTERN
Nova Consulting
06.2023 - 07.2023
ENGINEERING WRITING MENTOR
Rice OEDK
08.2022 - Current
O-WEEK ADVISOR
Rice University
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science and Nanoengineering
Rice University
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