Gianna Higgins
Georgetown,Ky
Summary
Mechanical engineer with skills and experience in 3D modeling, additive manufacturing, machine programming, and safety protocols. Successfully and efficiently managed metal 3D printing processes and provided essential training to peers, enhancing productivity and adhering to safety standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Co-op
Additive Manufacturing Institute of Science and Technology
Louisville, KY
05.2023 - Current
- Was responsible for the set-up, break out, and post processing of metal 3D printed parts
- Reverse engineered and 3D modeled various parts for outside partners as well as for lab machines when needed
- Learned lab safety and protocol and ensured that it was followed when handling metal powders
Technician
Student Center for Innovation
Louisville, KY
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Machine shop skills and safety
- Provided student training for laser cutters when needed
- Helped students and capstone teams with shop machines
- Engineered, 3D modeled, and fabricated multiple components for diverse machines and applications within shop and makerspace.
Front Desk
Delphi Center
Louisville, KY
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted visitors with appointment verification and guided them to the appropriate offices.
- Ensured that the shared calendar was updated and prepared the conference room for any meetings
- Managed end-of-day office cleaning and security protocols.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain availability of all items.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
J.B. Speed School of Engineering
Louisville, KY, USA12-2026
Skills
- Thermal Systems Analysis
- Thermodynamics
- Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Catia
- CNC Machining
- Fusion 360
- Quality Control
- Project management
- Microsoft 365
Activities
River City Rocketry:
- In charge of picking out valves and fittings for the ground station equipment for the team's liquid engine rocket
- Helped design and manufacture the team's payload for the University Student Launch Initiative held by NASA
Baja SAE:
- Used machining technology to modify existing parts
- Researched, designed, optimized, and manufactured the car's front suspension based on competition parameters and the team's needs
Timeline
Technician
Student Center for Innovation
08.2025 - 05.2026
Front Desk
Delphi Center
09.2023 - 05.2025
Engineering Co-op
Additive Manufacturing Institute of Science and Technology
05.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
J.B. Speed School of Engineering