Sameerah Mohammed
Laurel,MD
Summary
Skilled professional that possesses excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Extensive experience with organizations such as NASA and FIRST robotics has developed a seasoned work ethic with industry relevant knowledge and experiences that can be leveraged to meet company objectives and enhance business performance. Engineering-focused background has helped to develop a variety of core competencies that span subfields such as product design, proposal writing, machining and programming. Consistently working to develop new skills and gain more industry-relevant experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Stacks Worker
Penn State University - Harrisburg
Middletown, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with coworkers to effectively make customers meals.
- Ensured that each meal is made to Penn State standards.
- Ensure that the environment is presentable.
Senior Design Team Member
Penn State University - Harrisburg
Middletown, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Designing a modular laboratory desktop unit to teach fundamentals of data acquisition and control system.
- This project has increased competency in the areas of machining and CNC processing, control systems, and machine vision.
- Team based nature of this project emphasizes the ability to operate both autonomously as well as part of a group to plan and execute the tasks required for mission success.
Secretary for ASME
Penn State University- Harrisburg
Middletown, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Organize meetings with members.
- Plan out workshops to help classmates hone their skills.
- Organize field trips to companies.
NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience
NASA - L'SPACE
Laurel, MD
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked as part of a team to design a LiDAR system for meteor detection, alongside a proposal that outlines budget, sustainability, length of life, durability.
- Prepared comprehensive reports throughout the proposal process, detailing current status of project while providing and incorporating recommendations on how best to proceed forward.
- Collaborated with teammates to create a budget, schedule weekly meetings, develop Gnatt charts and ensure that reports were on schedule to be submitted
- This academy provided extensive industry-relevant experience with the conceptualization and proposal of a fully envisioned mission-ready system
NASA Mission Concept Academy Participant:
NASA- L'SPACE
Laurel, MD
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Designed a small, low cost robotics mission concept to build knowledge and understanding of
- Mars in terms of climate, search for life and preparation of human exploration
- Managed product design and development projects from concept to completion
- Created technical reports and presentations explaining research, and findings
- Collaborated with teammates to create CAD models, manufacturing plans and vehicle/system design
- Interactive nature of the academy provided first-hand experience of working in the space industry
First Robotics
Hammond High School
Columbia, MD
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Developed and implemented robotics curricula for students of various ages and abilities.
- Organized and supervised robotics competitions
- Taught basic Solidworks to students.
- Building process required the ability to be proficient in multiple subsystems while remaining adaptable flexible and efficient as designs are quickly iterated and improved.
- Served as a team leader in final years with FIRST. This provided experience with managing team members and delegating tasks.
- Worked on multiple subsystems while also specializing in chasis and drive train design. Gained extensive knowledge regarding the different components and engineering techniques necessary to design and assemble a robust and durable drive train.
Congress of Future Scientists and Technology
Congress of Future Scientists and Technology
Boston, MA
06.2017 - 06.2017
- This conference provided resources and knowledge to help aspiring students, scientists and engineers transition into the STEM workforce.
- Attended keynote talks and presentations by a variety of speakers regarding their path to a successful career in STEM. The various perspectives and experiences presented to us helped to emphasize multiple core skills and competencies to focus on throughout our academic and scientific careers.
- Attending the conference helped to develop networking and public speaking skills.
- Talks with various students and companies provided an introduction to the broader STEM world by learning about a variety of different jobs, fields and work available to STEM students and scientists.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, PA
Middletown, PA05-2024
Skills
- Proficient in SolidWorks
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Teams
- Proficient in Matlab
- Proficient in workshop
- Beginner in CNC Machining
- Beginner in Ansys
- Customer Service
- Efficient Time Management
Additional Information
- Currently looking for a mechanical engineering position. References are available upon request.
Timeline
Stacks Worker
Penn State University - Harrisburg
09.2023 - Current
Senior Design Team Member
Penn State University - Harrisburg
08.2023 - Current
Secretary for ASME
Penn State University- Harrisburg
08.2023 - Current
NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience
NASA - L'SPACE
02.2023 - 05.2023
NASA Mission Concept Academy Participant:
NASA- L'SPACE
09.2022 - 12.2022
Congress of Future Scientists and Technology
Congress of Future Scientists and Technology
06.2017 - 06.2017
First Robotics
Hammond High School
08.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, PA
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