James Bomben
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Motivated professional with a background in robotics and mechanical operations. Skilled in CADD/3D modeling, customer service, and analytical reasoning. Aiming to leverage expertise to drive innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Voting Member
Kresge Parliament (University of California, Santa Cruz)
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Worked on Event planning and Budgeting panels with other students and staff.
- Spent time at tables and during set up for events around the campus.
- Planned spending and future events at weekly meetings.
- Participated in outreach with both students and parents.
Superior Court Justice
California Boys and Girls State
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Week long program where students formed a mock government of the state of California, from the city council level all the way up to the governor.
- Ran for and was elected superior court justice for my city (city was a group assignment).
- Issued warrants to law enforcement and impartially presided over various local cases.
- Recruited a staff (bailiff, clerk) using the budget I lobbied the city council for to pay salaries.
- Networked and consulted with other judges to find the best way to preside over cases.
- Judged a legal competition, in which two lawyers participated in a mock trial of a moot case (no witnesses and no jurors).
Club Member
AI Club
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Helped get the club off the ground when it was first founded by recruiting members.
- Researched AI using online platforms like GitHub and consulting teachers familiar with computer science.
- Eventually helped create a rudimentary chatbot using Python.
Volunteer
Elk Grove Animal Shelter
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted in animal care and welfare, ensuring proper feeding and shelter conditions.
- Maintained cleanliness of animal habitats, promoting health and safety standards.
- Took animal care courses about cats, dogs, and rabbits, enabling me to help socialize them in preparation for adoption.
- Supported adoption events by preparing animals and interacting with potential adopters.
Mechanical Team Member
Team 2073 First Robotics
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Operated machinery and tools safely, producing parts to be used on the robot every year.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues & improve efficiency.
- Trained incoming Freshman to use machines safely and learn about design processes.
- Analyzed other teams performances in order to identify optimal designs.
- Gained experience on manual Lathes and Mills, as well as table saws, hand saws, and laser printers.
Education
Bachelor in Engineering - Robotics
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California, CA06-2029
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Grove High School
Elk Grove, CA05-2025
Skills
- CADD/3d Modeling
- Customer service
- Machine operation
- Budgeting
- Electrical systems
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Animal Care Training
- Analytical reasoning
Timeline
Voting Member
Kresge Parliament (University of California, Santa Cruz)
10.2025 - 01.2026
Superior Court Justice
California Boys and Girls State
06.2024 - 06.2024
Club Member
AI Club
09.2022 - 05.2024
Volunteer
Elk Grove Animal Shelter
07.2022 - 05.2024
Mechanical Team Member
Team 2073 First Robotics
09.2021 - 11.2023
Bachelor in Engineering - Robotics
University of California, Santa Cruz
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Grove High School