Jack Sutter

At Lucid Motors, I worked in the service engineering department, where I was responsible for creating bespoke tooling for the Lucid Air and Gravity models. I utilized a variety of large-format 3D printers, including SLS, SLA, DED, DLP, and FDM, to manufacture high-precision components tailored to production needs. My role also involved gaining expertise in injection molding and high-quantity production processes, ensuring smooth and efficient manufacturing workflows. I became proficient in using 3DX CATIA and dedicated slicing software for each individual printer, optimizing design and production accuracy. Additionally, I gained valuable vendor experience, regularly interacting with internal vendor suppliers to ensure quality control and timely deliveries. To further contribute to operations, I became forklift and respirator certified and operated a lab for hands-on testing and development of tooling.

Participating in an Olympic sailing campaign has been a transformative experience. Beyond the obvious lessons in discipline, rigorous training routines, teamwork, and determination, it has taught me invaluable skills in marketing and fundraising. Sailing, much like Formula 1, is an expensive sport, and financing an Olympic campaign requires significant effort and creativity. I have spent countless hours fundraising, presenting in front of large crowds, private donors, and organizations. This experience has honed my ability to effectively sell not just myself but my entire team, crafting compelling narratives and demonstrating the value of our mission and goals. The fundraising process has been a crash course in public speaking, negotiation, and building relationships.This experience played a big part in my decision to pursue a communications degree. When COVID-19 hit, I couldn’t attend UCSB because the campus was closed, so I had to go to a community college. They didn’t have mechanical engineering classes, so I had to pick a different major. Communications was a natural choice since it plays a big role in sailing, and I’m glad I made that decision. I’ve learned that communication skills are just as important as the technical skills on the water.

Throughout the years, I have worked on and off with SailGP, depending on my schedule, participating in both the San Francisco and New York events. My involvement in three San Francisco events has included presenting awards for the grand finale, providing tech site services, and most recently, shadowing the US team and serving as a broadcast host. At the tech site at Pier 80, I assisted with setting up broadcast gimbal cameras on boats and helicopters and helped rig the F50s, demonstrating technical proficiency and attention to detail. In addition to my experiences in San Francisco, I attended the New York SailGP event, where I had the unique opportunity to experience a ride-along in the back of the boat. These diverse experiences have allowed me to gain valuable knowledge in wing design, foil shaping and sanding, and hands-on experience with intricate hydraulic and electrical systems powering the F50s both on and off the water. My time with SailGP has not only honed my technical skills but also enhanced my ability to adapt to various roles and responsibilities, making me a versatile and valuable team member

As an R&D developer at Submer, I am deeply involved in pioneering immersion-cooled systems tailored specifically for Bitcoin miners. In my current role, I actively contribute to the testing, evaluating, and implementing advanced immersion cooling techniques, hardware, and infrastructure tailored specifically for high-performance cryptocurrency mining operations. My work involved collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, implementing innovative design strategies with peers, coordinating warehouse efforts,  traveling to our offsite manufacturing facility to coordinate final assembly, testing and deployment of products deploying globally. I also served as a designer/modeler able to create schematics and prototyping concepts using computer-aided design tools as well as 3D modeling software.

During my time as a Fulfillment Associate at Amazon, I consistently met and exceeded productivity targets during the busiest season of the year, consistently achieving high levels of accuracy in order processing. I was responsible for efficiently picking and packing customer orders, ensuring their safe and secure delivery. My commitment to maintaining a safe and organized work environment, as well as my ability to operate warehouse equipment and collaborate effectively with colleagues, made a positive contribution to the fulfillment center's operations.

As an Advanced Sailing Instructor, I had the privilege of sharing my passion for sailing and imparting valuable skills to students. Over the course of my role, I developed and implemented sailing courses, helping students refine their techniques and gain confidence on the water sailing various types of boats from optis to 29ers. My dedication to safety, effective communication, and hands-on instruction played a crucial role in fostering a positive learning environment, ensuring that students not only enjoyed their experience but also acquired the necessary skills to become proficient sailors.