Kayla Kuntscher
Summary
Motivated robotics engineer and software developer with a solid foundation in Python and object-oriented programming. Recognized for designing a microgravity robotic vacuum prototype with NASA, showcasing strong problem-solving and team collaboration skills to drive impactful projects.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Intern
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted graduate students with various robotics projects.
- Redesigned the mechatronics cars used by professors in their classes.
- Designed and 3D-printed a casing for a mechatronics car.
- Worked to create a backend for data analysis software used in a lab setting.
Contract Engineer
NASA
Houston, TX
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked with NASA through their HUNCH program to design a prototype for the brains of a robotic vacuum designed to operate in microgravity environments.
- Designed and built robotic prototype as part of a team.
- Integrated feedback from judges and other advisors efficiently.
- Received national recognition for my prototype and was invited to present it at the Johnson Space Center as a finalist.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Lakewood, COBachelor of Science - Computer Science
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-2029
Skills
- CSWA Certified
- Python
- Object-oriented programming
- Javascript
- Code debugging
- Git proficiency
Certification
- CSWA Certified
- Additive Manufacturing certification from Dassault Systèmes
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Lab Intern
Colorado School of Mines
06.2024 - 07.2024
Contract Engineer
NASA
08.2023 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Colorado State University