Matthew Schwarz
Ponte Vedra Beach,US
Summary
Aspiring mechanical engineer with CAD certifications and hands-on experience in mechanical systems, structural design, and sensor-integrated projects. Gained leadership and engineering skills as head lifeguard and by leading a team on a personal drop tower project.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Ride Engineering Competition
11.2024 - Current
- Created a controls risk assessment to analyze safety hazards and create solutions in accordance with regulations.
- Complied to ASTM F24 Safety Standard when designing the flat ride.
- Reporting our research to design our engineering process to track our progression.
- Created a bill of materials for the electrical components while working within financial constraints.
- Working within a team and collaborating in a sub-team to outline out ride.
UCF Steel Club
09.2024 - Current
- Used CAD software to design a functioning drop tower.
- Communicated with a team to conceptualize the theory of operation and mechanical systems for the tower.
- Designed based on ASTM regulations.
- Serving as Team Lead for a multidisciplinary group of 12 students (first-years through seniors) in the 2025 flat-ride engineering competition project.
- Coordinating project planning, task delegation, and early-stage design efforts to meet competition deadlines.
Head Lifeguard
Nocatee Splash Waterpark
Ponte Vedra , FL
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Advanced from a lifeguard to a headguard.
- Gained leadership skills by training new hires in the protocols and procedures.
- Ensured the safety of swimmers by watching multiple pools and slides.
- Maintained the park's cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.
Personal Projects
Drop Tower
- Designed and built a functional drop tower model, integrating Arduino-based motor control, sensors, and servo systems.
- Programmed encoder and IR sensors for homing, automated sequences, and safety logic.
- Engineered chassis and braking system using mechanical design and iterative prototyping.
- Developed skills in embedded systems, motor control, and system integration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2028
Intended Minor - Intelligent Robotic Systems
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2028
High School Diploma -
Allen D. Nease High School
Ponte Vedra, FLSkills
- AutoCAD
- AutoDesk Inventor
- Autodesk Revit
- Fusion 360
- OnShape
- Mechanical design & prototyping
- Microsoft Applications
- Problem-solving
- Critical-thinking
- CPR
- Communication
Timeline
Ride Engineering Competition
11.2024 - Current
UCF Steel Club
09.2024 - Current
Head Lifeguard
Nocatee Splash Waterpark
04.2023 - 08.2025
Personal Projects
Drop Tower
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Central Florida
Intended Minor - Intelligent Robotic Systems
University of Central Florida
High School Diploma -
Allen D. Nease High School
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