Scott Bout
Aerospace Engineering
Champaign,IL
Summary
Senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Aspiring aerospace engineer, strong analytical skills for problem solving in mathematics, science and engineering. Experience with CAD, 3D printing, MATLAB, Python, Flutter, and Piloting.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Tennis Coach
Bay Club Courtside
Los Gatos, CA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
- Coached established tennis players in advanced game techniques and competition strategies.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
Cashier
Panera Bread
Los Gatos, CA
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Associate
Alzheimer's Activity Center
San Jose, CA
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Cared for alzheimer's patients and engaged with conversation and games.
- Now renamed to Hearts & Minds Activity Center.
Education
High School Diploma -
Los Gatos High School
Los Gatos, CA 08.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL 08.2018 - Current
Skills
Analytical Thinking
Problem Solving
Leadership
Project Management
Adaptability
Teambuilding
Customer service
Software integration
Certification
FAA Student Pilot Certificate
Extracurriculars and Projects
Junior, Student Space Systems: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL — 2021
- Research and Development team
- Aerodynamic simulations around two-stage rocket
- Pneumatics
- Attempting to launch a two stage rocket at an altitude of 100 Km
- Familiar with the Siemen’s computer aided design (CAD) system ‘NX’
- Accomplishments: Designed a replica General Atomics MQ-1 predator drone
- Project goal: to design a bi directional flying wing with optimized airfoils for maximum inflight efficiency throughout the subsonic to supersonic flight envelope
- Accomplishments:
- Designed and 3D-printed an aircraft frame using CAD
- Generated modeled data for subsonic to supersonic speeds using simulations
- Generated physical data to confirm theory using a wind tunnel
- Experimental model matched goal of higher efficiency
- Project goal: to design a wing that generates proverse yaw without the aid of rudder or a vertical stabilizer, and to make that wing as efficient as possible.
- Accomplishments:
- Designed and 3D printed 3 experimental wings for testing using CAD
- Demonstrated performance similar to mathematical models in wind tunnel tests
- Successfully designed a wing that meets both goals
- Won Synopsys Science and Engineering award at the Santa Clara Science Fair
Additional Information
- Lived in Singapore and Taiwan
- Dutch and American Dual Citizenship
- Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Scholarship Chair Executive
- Former USTA junior tennis player - 11 years
Timeline
FAA Student Pilot Certificate
06-2021
Tennis Coach
Bay Club Courtside
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
08.2018 - Current
Cashier
Panera Bread
06.2017 - 11.2017
Associate
Alzheimer's Activity Center
03.2015 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Los Gatos High School
08.2014 - 06.2018