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Landon Degeytaire

Lafayette,LA

Summary

Dynamic leader and innovative designer with a proven track record in the NASA HOEE Competition, adept in problem-solving and customer service. Lead projects, including a nationally recognized Starshade design, demonstrating strong work ethic and leadership. Expert in SOLIDWORKS, with a patent pending. Fast learner with significant achievements in competitive environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PROJECT CO-LEAD

NASA HOEE Competition
Lafayette, Louisiana
08.2024 - Current
  • Lead five undergraduate students through the design of a 100-meter Starshade to be deployed in space
  • Modeled Starshade components in SOLIDWORKS, and created an assembly of components
  • Built a 3:100 scale model of our Starshade design, which was successful in its on-Earth deployment simulation
  • Won 3rd place in the National Competition
  • (Publications for this project are vast and more are yet to come)
  • One patent pending

PROJECT LEAD

EDEN
Lafayette, Louisiana
10.2024 - Current
  • Lead five undergraduate students through the design and construction of a supersonic rocket

WORKER

M&S Grocery
Lafayette, Louisiana
06.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: Family-owned business that I have been working for since I was born
  • I do everything including cooking, cleaning, and taking care of customers
  • Family-owned business that I have been working for since I was born

OWNER

Landon's Pressure Washing
Lafayette, Louisiana
06.2022 - Current
  • I started this business right out of high school by building not only my clientele, but my equipment as well
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements with businesses and customers
  • Quick problem solving and leading the team on jobsites

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA, US
12.2026

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Designing
  • Fast Learner
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Leadership skills

Certification

  • Solid Works and CAD

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

PROJECT LEAD

EDEN
10.2024 - Current

PROJECT CO-LEAD

NASA HOEE Competition
08.2024 - Current

OWNER

Landon's Pressure Washing
06.2022 - Current

WORKER

M&S Grocery
06.2019 - Current

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Landon Degeytaire