Gavin Trotta
Bayport,NY
Summary
Versatile mechanical engineer with strong decision-making, critical thinking, and communication abilities. Demonstrated expertise in engineering analysis tools and mathematical computing. Known for methodical and hardworking approach. Reliable leader with a track record of success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer Internship
North Atlantic Industries
Bohemia, New York
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the design and development of precision mechanical components for rugged embedded electronics
- Preformed FEA to analyze stress distribution and ensure compliance with specifications and standards
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on testing and validation for both prototyping and failure analysis
- Supported production processes by developing and designing manufacturing fixtures
- Led end-to-end project management, from initial conceptualization through detailed design, development, testing, and production deployment
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, defined technical requirements, developed detailed project plans, and ensured all milestones were met on schedule
Student leader
University at Buffalo
Amherst, New York
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided mentorship and support to two groups, each consisting of four students, working on a project researching alternate fuels
- Acted as a liaison between the students and professors, addressing any questions or concerns by facilitating effective communication
- Played a pivotal role in preparing the teams for a major final professional presentation, where they showcased their research findings and project outcomes
Electrician’s Apprentice
New Age Electric - John Kiesel
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Acquired hands-on experience, developing a solid understanding of electrical systems and components through a variety of tasks such as installing, repairing, and wiring electrical fixtures
- Worked collaboratively with senior electricians in the mapping of electrical circuits by identifying and troubleshooting issues on multiple projects
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical
University at Buffalo, the State University of New York
05.2026
Skills
- Skilled in Windows Environment Management
- Google Workspace Proficiency
- Experience with PLM Tools
- Experienced with Matlab Programming
- FEA and failure analysis
- Computer-Aided Design
- Test procedures
- C
- Python
- Java
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration
Projects
Raspberry pi Voice Assistant, Researched and analyzed possible approaches to implementing features of a voice assistant into a raspberry pi device., Learned basics of Python from the ground up to code within Raspberry pi limitations., Engineered software based on experimentation and obtained knowledge, integrated both voice recognition programs and self-written code in order to provide a user with a conversational experience., Successfully produced a voice assistant that could respond to basic questions and providing answers by retrieving HTML code and sifting through to find the correct response., Collaborated and engaged with a team of students, finding effective solutions to a variety of obstacles and problems.
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer Internship
North Atlantic Industries
01.2024 - Current
Student leader
University at Buffalo
01.2023 - 01.2024
Electrician’s Apprentice
New Age Electric - John Kiesel
06.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical
University at Buffalo, the State University of New York
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