Two-time 1st place winner of the ASME Fusion 360 Design Slam
Samuel Alves
Undergraduate Student
Apopka
Summary
"Sam shows a great ability to empathize with the patients we were designing for. He always came up with creative ideas while allowing others voices to be heard." ~ Brenden Henley, Coworker
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Intern
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted thorough research on motor learning via haptic feedback
- Successfully used C++ to create a motor learning simulation controlled by a haptic device
- Successfully presented research results at the annual symposium
Intern
Loma Linda Hospital
6 2024
- Designed and rapidly prototyped posture correcting googles for stabilization using Fusion 360, and 3D printing
- Successfully presented the product to the client to begin patient testing for rehabilitation use
Disney College Program HBCU Cohort
Walt Disney World
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Contributed to a high-performing multi-dimensional team serving 57,000 guests daily
- Ensured crowd safety during parades and fireworks by efficient barrier setup and removal upholding our low guest incident rate during entertainment
- Utilized operational protocols for attractions maintaining a 34 min average wait time
Class Project group leader
Howard University
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Led and conducted group meetings, while managing deadlines, resulting in an A grade
- Led in 3D designing a Lime Scooter for a class project
- Applied Fusion 360 patterns and component techniques to create the base of a Scooter
Design Team
Two-Way Thinking
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Headed the design division, delivering an early prototype that satisfied the client
- Sketched and 3D printed the proposed product
Designer
Forest Lake Innovation Lab
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Developed a responsive 3D-printed hand using myo-wear technology for movement, applying rapid prototyping
- Designed and 3D printed hardware components with CAD
Education
Mechanical Engineer -
Howard University
Washington, DC05-2027
Skills
Software
Competed in the First Lego League and First Tech Challenge
Three times Dean's List Recipient
Recipiant of Disney World's Grape Soda award for outstanding service
Member of the National Society of Black Engineers
Recipient of Howard University's Capstone Scholarship
Timeline
Research Intern
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
05.2025 - 08.2025
Disney College Program HBCU Cohort
Walt Disney World
05.2023 - 08.2023
Class Project group leader
Howard University
09.2021 - 05.2022
Design Team
Two-Way Thinking
08.2020 - 05.2022
Designer
Forest Lake Innovation Lab
06.2019 - 06.2019
Intern
Loma Linda Hospital
6 2024
Mechanical Engineer -
Howard University
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