Sam Pitkowsky
Worcester,MA
Summary
Creative and quality-focused aerospace engineering student with a diverse set of hands-on and theoretic experiences. Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and communication talents. Skilled at quickly learning new concepts, software and equipment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Race Technician/Engineering Technician
Skip Barber Racing School
Millville, NJ
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
- Implemented schematics, diagrams and written and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues.
Race Mechanic
Tony Stewart's Superstar Racing Experience
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Traveled to six cities in six weeks for six races broadcasted on CBS.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
Line Service Technician
Sound Aircraft Services
Wainscott, NY
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Performed all necessary aircraft services such as fuel, inspection, lavatory, and power.
- Maintained accurate documentation of performed work and completed tasks.
- Directed vehicles to designated storage and take-off areas using hand signals and lighted batons.
- Communicated with dispatchers and traffic control personnel to coordinate vehicle movements.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Food Service Worker
Domani Ristorante Italiano
Hillsdale, NJ
06.2014 - 08.2019
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Communicated effectively with customers to plan large or specialized orders, providing customers with recommendations, samples and response to particular requests.
- Efficiently handled 150 - 800 orders per shift.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA05.2022
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Pascack Valley High School
Hillsdale, NJ05.2018
Skills
- Strong Problem Solver
- Manual Testing
- Test Plans and Test Methodologies
- Results and Deadline-Driven
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Root Cause Analysis
- Training and Onboarding
- XFLR5
- Microsoft Office
- Matlab
- Java
- Shapr3D
Project Experience
SAE Aero Design Challenge. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Major Qualifying Project | 08/2021 - 04/2022
- Worked in a small team to design and build an RC fixed wing aircraft to compete in the SAE Aero Design Challenge Micro Class.
Banksia Gardens Community Services. Melbourne, Australia
Interactive Qualifying Project | 01/2021 - 05/2021
- Worked in a small team to produce an interactive onboarding website and process for an organization across the world during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Engineering Experimentation. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Arduino Based Quadcopter | 03/2020 - 05/2020
- Built an RC quadcopter, programming an Arduino Nano to be used as the flight controller.
Great Problem Seminar. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Freshman Nutrition Education Project | 10/2018 - 12/2018
- Worked in a small team to lead a social and physical media campaign to educate WPI freshman on making healthy nutritional choices.
- Developed and implemented a method of assessing the effectiveness of this campaign
Panasonic Creative Design Challenge. Pascack Valley High School
Wind Turbine Project | 01/2018 - 04/2018
- Worked in a small team to design and build a device to climb and clean a model wind turbine.
Accomplishments
- MAPA Safety Foundation Scholarship Winner (Mooney Aircraft Pilot Association)
- WPI Dean's List
- NCAA Division III Track & Field
- #4 Ranked NJ Pole Vaulter
- DECA Business Club NJ State Qualifier
- Junior Mr. Starpower Runner-Up (Dance Competition)
Hobbies
- Motorsports
- Cooking
- Fitness
- Videography/Drones
- Travel
Leadership Roles
Tau Kappa Epsilon. Zeta Mu Chapter
New Member Education Chairman | 08/2021 - 03/2022
- Worked with one other member to plan, organize, and execute all aspects of the New Member Program
Tau Kappa Epsilon. Zeta Mu Chapter
Public Relations Chairman | 01/2021 - 05/2021
- Managed fraternity's social media accounts and created PR videos for several events.
Tau Kappa Epsilon. Zeta Mu Chapter
Head Rush Chairman | 08/2020 - 011/2020
- Worked with two rush chairmen to plan, organize, and execute all aspects of the Rush Process.
Tau Kappa Epsilon. Zeta Mu Chapter
Assistant Secretary | 08/2019 - 12/2019
- Kept track of and wrote a newsletter on past weeks' events and upcoming pertinent information.
Timeline
Race Mechanic
Tony Stewart's Superstar Racing Experience
06.2021 - 07.2021
Race Technician/Engineering Technician
Skip Barber Racing School
04.2021 - 08.2021
Line Service Technician
Sound Aircraft Services
05.2020 - 08.2020
Food Service Worker
Domani Ristorante Italiano
06.2014 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
High School Diploma -
Pascack Valley High School