Colby Rivers
Denton
Summary
Dynamic engineering professional with a proven track record at Denton ISD Advanced Technology Center, recognized for innovative design and technical presentation. Skilled in Autodesk Fusion and team leadership, I excel in rapid prototyping and quantitative problem solving, driving successful project outcomes and fostering collaboration in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Leader / Manager
Dillas Quesadillas
Denton
06.2022 - Current
- Lead daily operations supervising 7-10 employees across Front of House and Back of House during high-volume service periods.
- Trained and mentored staff on workflow efficiency, operational procedures, and customer service standards to enhance overall team performance.
- Manage opening/closing responsibilities including cash handling, inventory checks, and shift reporting.
- Resolved customer issues while ensuring team morale and maintaining service standards in fast-paced environments.
- Delegated tasks and coordinated workflow to ensure consistent service delivery during peak demand.
- Hours/week: 35
- Weeks/year: 48
Senior Capstone Engineering Design Project
Denton ISD Advanced Technology Center
Denton
- Worked within a multidisciplinary engineering team to research, design, prototype, and present a real-world technical solution using Autodesk Fusion CAD, coding fundamentals, budgeting constraints, and structured engineering design methodology.
- Executed iterative prototyping cycles using 3D printing, woodworking, and laser engraving, optimizing material usage and fabrication workflow.
- Applied introductory truss analysis and calculus concepts to address bridge design challenges, improving structural stability and optimization.
- Supported robotics development by applying foundational C# programming concepts, enhancing automation and mechanical integration.
- Utilized calculus to design a catapult for competitive challenges.
- Engineered weight-bearing bridges using toothpicks and truss calculus principles.
- Applied mechanical design thinking in hands-on manufacturing, robotics projects, and fabrication workflows.
- Enhanced robotics skills through VEX robotics projects and C# programming.
- Earned 2nd Place at the district level by demonstrating engineering innovation, design execution, and technical presentation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Engineering (STEM Pathway)
North Central Texas College (NCTC)
Denton, TXSkills
- Engineering Design Process
- Design engineering
- Rapid Prototyping
- Technical Drafting
- Bridge Design Fundamentals
- Truss Analysis
- Robotics Integration Concepts
- 3D Printing
- Laser Engraving
- Woodworking
- Technical Communication
- Leadership
- Technical writing
- Quantitative analysis
Engineering Projects And Technical Experience
- Senior Capstone Engineering Design Project, Denton, TX, Worked within a multidisciplinary engineering team to research, design, prototype, and present a real-world technical solution using Autodesk Fusion CAD, coding fundamentals, budgeting constraints, and structured engineering design methodology., Executed iterative prototyping cycles using 3D printing, woodworking, and laser engraving while tracking material usage and fabrication workflow., Supported robotics development by applying foundational C# programming concepts to automation and mechanical integration., Applied introductory truss analysis and calculus concepts to bridge design challenges focused on structural stability and optimization., Awarded 2nd Place at the district level for engineering innovation, design execution, and technical presentation., [add], [add]
- Engineering Design & Fabrication Training, Denton, TX, Designed and constructed functional catapults during engineering challenges, applying projectile motion analysis, structural testing, and iterative design refinement., Practiced mechanical design thinking through hands-on manufacturing, robotics exposure, and fabrication workflows.
Honors And Awards
- National Honor Society of Success (NHSS), North Central Texas College, 05/26
- Fishing for a Cause Scholarship, 05/23
Timeline
Shift Leader / Manager
Dillas Quesadillas
06.2022 - Current
Senior Capstone Engineering Design Project
Denton ISD Advanced Technology Center
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Engineering (STEM Pathway)
North Central Texas College (NCTC)