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Kayla Fireovid

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manufacturing Lead

QL+ Capstone Project, University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
08.2024 - Current
  • Redesigned a customized KAFO solution to meet specific user needs and medical diagnoses.
  • Learned the procedures involved in prosthetic and orthotic production through visiting the VA.
  • Conduct gait analysis using motion capture cameras, force plates, and pressure sensors, utilizing data to optimize user comfort and stability.

Children’s Ministry

Family of Christ Lutheran Church
Tampa, FL
03.2023 - Current
  • Teach children, and coordinate with parents while working in the nursery, working at Wednesday night events, and teaching Sunday school.

Research Volunteer

CARRT Lab, University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with a group to design a basic arm attachment for wheelchairs to interact with push buttons, enhancing accessibility for users.
  • Utilized SolidWorks for part design, assembly creation, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate structural performance.

USF Rowing Club Public Service Chair

University of South Florida Rowing Club
Tampa, FL
12.2021 - 05.2023
  • Managed and submitted over 75 records of service hours and fundraising events, leading to the club's recognition as the Outdoor Sport Club of the Year.

Volunteer

Greenville Shriners Children Hospital and Clemson Elementary School
Clemson, SC
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Led over 130 hours of volunteering events as part of the Girl Scout Silver and Gold Awards, including coordinating multiple card and gift drives for hospital patients.
  • Developed an understanding of prosthetics and aging, as well as applications of biomedical devices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.2025

High School Diploma -

D.W. Daniel High School
Central, SC
05.2021

Skills

  • SolidWorks
  • MATLAB
  • Microsoft Office
  • CPR Certified
  • Babysitter Certified

Coursework

  • Water Tower Optimization: Utilized the fmincon function in MATLAB to write a code for designing a water tower with optimal dimensions to reduce the cost. Designed the part in CAD and ran static and frequency simulations through FEA.
  • Mechanical Engineering Lab: Designed, assembled, and coded a robot, using MATLAB Simulink, to drive to a wall as quickly as possible and then stop as close to the wall as possible.

Activities

  • Girl Scouts
  • USF Rowing Club
  • USF Women’s Sailing Team

Timeline

Project Manufacturing Lead

QL+ Capstone Project, University of South Florida
08.2024 - Current

Children’s Ministry

Family of Christ Lutheran Church
03.2023 - Current

USF Rowing Club Public Service Chair

University of South Florida Rowing Club
12.2021 - 05.2023

Research Volunteer

CARRT Lab, University of South Florida
09.2021 - 06.2023

Volunteer

Greenville Shriners Children Hospital and Clemson Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of South Florida

High School Diploma -

D.W. Daniel High School
Kayla Fireovid