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Jakob Werdell

Columbia,MD

Summary

Detail-oriented ocean engineering student with a strong foundation in underwater acoustics, acquired through the University of Rhode Island Honors Engineering program. Eager to apply theoretical knowledge in a professional setting, with a focus on advancing exploration technologies for the deep ocean. Committed to addressing challenges associated with oceanic discovery and driving innovation in marine engineering.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Assistant

Omand Lab
01.2023 - Current
  • Planned, assembled, and conducted in-lab experiments using optodes and oxygen sensors to calculate the carbon levels of deep sea snow
  • Assisted in the assembly of floatable 'minions' that recorded and captured images of deep sea snow

Student/Team Member

Senior Capstone Project
09.2024 - Current
  • Worked with a team to design and organize an acoustic sonar array that would be deployed in the field to measure biodiversity around wind farms
  • Presented and wrote a report in a professional manner in front of the department staff

Student/Team member

URI OCE205 Project
09.2022 - Current
  • In a group, designed, built, and tested a pressure housing and wind turbine platform given specific requirements and constraints

Manager

Columbia Junction Car Wash
11.2020 - Current
  • Opened and closed the business, collected money and prepared deposits, trained new hires, resolved technical problems, and addressed customer care issues

Student/Team member

URI OCE394 Design Project
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Worked in a team to design a hydro powered biotag using a tidal turbine to create its own power, allowing for longer deployment times

Intern

NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Performed maintenance and data analysis at multiple buoy stations located in the Chesapeake Bay and assisted with the monitoring of local oyster farms

Education

Bachelor of Science - Ocean Engineering

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
05.2025

Skills

  • Statistical and Engineering Data Analysis
  • Signal processing
  • Technical writing
  • Equipment calibration
  • MATLAB
  • SolidWorks
  • Java
  • Python
  • Microsoft 365 Office Suite
  • Google G Suite

Timeline

Student/Team Member

Senior Capstone Project
09.2024 - Current

Student/Team member

URI OCE394 Design Project
11.2023 - 05.2024

Intern

NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office
06.2023 - 08.2023

Lab Assistant

Omand Lab
01.2023 - Current

Student/Team member

URI OCE205 Project
09.2022 - Current

Manager

Columbia Junction Car Wash
11.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Ocean Engineering

University of Rhode Island

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