Kasandra Otey
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
As a CAD operator, I have extensive expertise in drafting and design software. I have honed my leadership skills through years of customer engagement and team management, and I am highly organized and quick to learn.
As an instructor, I was known for creating a dynamic learning environment and delivering comprehensive mechanical engineering technology knowledge.
My reliability, dedication, and strong interpersonal skills further enhance my contributions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Cintar Inc
Glenshaw, Pennsylvania
07.2024 - 10.2025
- Utilize Autodesk Plant 3D and AutoCAD to create and modify piping drawings and models, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Mechanical Design Instructor
Pittsburgh Technical College
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Mechanical Engineering Design Instructor
- Principal Investigator - Assessed and corrected high-quality proposals to pursue grants, donations and contracts.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material utilizing ASME and ANSI standards.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
Waitress/Kitchen Prep Cook
Monte Cellos
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2017 - Current
Mechanical Piping Designer
Hatch Engineering
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Implemented revisions as required by engineering, customer or suppliers.
- Created isometric sketches using Bentley Products for pipeline routings.
- Installed pipe assemblies, fittings and valves to complete plumbing systems in CAD Software
CAD Designer
Thermo Systems
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Internship
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
- Exercised deep knowledge of AutoCAD technologies in preparing technical diagrams and performing drafting tasks from written and verbal production requirement descriptions.
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Applied Business Management
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Oakdale, PA09-2024
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Pittsburgh Technical College
Oakdale, PA07.2020
High School Diploma -
Shaler Area High School
Pittsburgh, PA06.2018
Skills
- Solidworks
- Autodesk - Inventor, Autocad, Plant 3D
- PTC Creo
- ANSI and ASME Current Standards
- GD&T
- Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing
- Analysis Skills FEA
- Project Management
- Adaptive
- Innovative
- Planning, Organizing, and Implementation
- Prototyping
- Research and Development
- Equipment Operation
- Communication
- Mechanical and fabrication design
- Microsoft office Excel
- Navisworks
Affiliations
- High Honors
- Outstanding student award
- Richard S. Caliguiri Award
- Deans List
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Cintar Inc
07.2024 - 10.2025
Mechanical Design Instructor
Pittsburgh Technical College
01.2021 - 06.2024
Mechanical Piping Designer
Hatch Engineering
08.2020 - 01.2021
CAD Designer
Thermo Systems
05.2020 - 07.2020
Waitress/Kitchen Prep Cook
Monte Cellos
07.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Applied Business Management
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Pittsburgh Technical College
High School Diploma -
Shaler Area High School
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Pennsylvania College of Technology
References
References upon request