Jorge Tapia
Memphis,TN
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Intern
Aluma Form, Inc.
Memphis, Tennessee
09.2025 - Current
- Conduct high-voltage and mechanical load testing while tracking data for thousands of manufactured parts to determine pass/fail status prior to shipment.
- Design 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings using SolidWorks, specifying part materials and applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to support the engineering team.
- Coordinate with cross-functional departments to report test failures, resolve technical issues, and ensure production alignment across high-volume inventory.
First Scholars Ambassador
Office of First Generation Student Success
08.2024 - Current
- Supporting the Office of First Generation Student Success by assisting with planning, setup, execution, and cleanup of multiple campus events throughout the academic year.
- Demonstrating strong reliability, adaptability, and teamwork by volunteering frequently as part of a First Scholars scholarship program.
- Collected and sorted over thousands of items of professional attire for students in need.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05-2028
High School Diploma -
Cordova High School
Cordova, TN05-2024
Skills
- Software & Programming: Python (Data Structures, OOP, Recursion), MATLAB, SolidWorks (3D CAD & 2D Drafting), Microsoft Excel and Word
- Hardware & Embedded Systems: Arduino Microcontrollers, Circuit Prototyping & Wiring, High-Voltage Testing, Mechanical Load Testing
- Engineering & Manufacturing: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Quality Assurance, Technical Drawing Interpretation, Partial Discharge Measurement
Projects
Arduino-Based Handheld Gaming Console | Academic Group Project
- Developed a handheld console using an Arduino microcontroller, integrating four 8x8 LED matrix arrays to create a 16x16 display for a fully playable "Snake" game.
- Programmed game logic in C#, implementing thumbstick analog input processing, and a micro speaker to output specific audio feedback triggered by in-game events.
- Prototyped a custom enclosure, resolving tight spatial constraints to securely house the breadboard, battery, and hardware components, while actively troubleshooting and rewiring circuits to ensure system reliability.
AI STEM Tutor Droid | Design & Prototyping
- Architected the hardware and software framework for an offline, local AI tutor droid designed to deliver real-time math and physics instructional support without cloud connectivity.
- Designed system pipelines to bridge visual tracking inputs with local computing models and scientific computation engines (such as MATLAB/GNU Octave).
- Researched low-latency edge-compute hardware to balance power consumption, thermal management, and local model inference
Timeline
Engineering Intern
Aluma Form, Inc.
09.2025 - Current
First Scholars Ambassador
Office of First Generation Student Success
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
University of Memphis
High School Diploma -
Cordova High School