Michael Allen
State College,PA
Summary
Driven and innovative, with strong problem-solving abilities and collaborative spirit. Possesses foundational knowledge in mechanical engineering principles and adept in CAD software and various forms data analysis. Aims to contribute effectively to project success and engineering advancements.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Kellington Protection Services
06.2024
- Patrolled Pittsburgh’s Buncher Company waterfront properties, securing critical zones housing police and detective offices.
- Maintained high-level situational awareness while monitoring sensitive areas for potential security breaches.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety protocols and managed access control for restricted facilities.
Freelance AI Automation Engineer
Self-Employed
- Current
- Leading business process optimization for clients by integrating custom AI voice agents and n8n workflows.
- Engineered an automated inbound booking system, reducing client manual labor by 10+ hours weekly.
- Impact: Increased operational efficiency by saving approx. 6 minutes per interaction across 10–20 daily calls.
Undergraduate Researcher
Student Space Programs Laboratory (SSPL), Penn State University
01.2025 - Current
- Mechanical Design: Prototyping a crucible-based recycling mechanism to smelt lunar metals and plastics.
- Integrating thermal processing systems with automation to enable In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU).
- Conducting material trade studies and fabrication for high-risk operational environments.
Education
B.S. - Aerospace Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA01-2028
Skills
- Programming: Python (NumPy), MATLAB
- Engineering Tools: CAD (Fusion 360), Thermal Analysis, Mechanism Design, Systems Integration
- Automation: n8n, API Integration, Voice Agents, Business Logic Automation
- Analysis: Mohr’s Circle, Yield Criteria (Von Mises/Tresca), Stress/Strain Transformations
- Lab Skills: Strain Gauges (Rosettes), Extensometers, Creep/Viscoelasticity Testing, Circuit Analysis
Timeline
Undergraduate Researcher
Student Space Programs Laboratory (SSPL), Penn State University
01.2025 - Current
Security Officer
Kellington Protection Services
06.2024
Freelance AI Automation Engineer
Self-Employed
- Current
B.S. - Aerospace Engineering
Pennsylvania State University