Solyana Beyene
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Mechanical engineering student eager to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver impactful results in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment.
Passionate about advanced technology with an interest and ongoing desire to continuously learn and develop technical expertise.
Seeking an internship opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while gaining hands-on experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Eritrean-Ethiopian Student Association (EESA)
05.2023 - Current
- Exercised strong leadership, teamwork, business partnering, and communication skills, both written and verbal, to revive EESA and establish a board
- Managed association activities and served as the main spokesperson, requiring collaboration across committees
- Acted as a primary signatory, requiring responsibility, accountability, and integrity.
Suspension Lead
UC Berkeley Solar Vehicle Team (CalSol)
01.2023 - Current
- Established analytical and problem-solving skills by assisting in the design of the suspension system for a fully solar-powered vehicle
- Exhibited ability to work and deliver results in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment by contributing to building an international solar race car
- Applied interest in advanced technology and desire to continuously learn through gaining hands-on experience with solar technology and clean energy.
Independent Technician
Self-employeed
06.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills through self-teaching repair techniques using online tutorials
- Exhibited resourcefulness and desire to continuously learn new skills by working to earn money for repair tools
- Gained hands-on experience optimizing test processes through completing screen and battery replacements.
Alumni and Resident Advisor
Pre-Engineering Program
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills by developing a Kitchen Fire Alert System with 5 other peers
- Exhibited ability to influence and communicate effectively to coordinate inclusive campus living experiences.
Competitor
3D Printing Workshop
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Exercised creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to design a replica key using Solidworks
- Demonstrated hands-on ability to develop build and test procedures through constructing a 3D printer from scratch.
Education
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering -
University of California, Berkeley
05.2026
Skills
- Manufacturing & Design Communication
- MATLAB
- SolidWorks
- Fusion 360
- AutoCAD
- Blender
- Language: English, Tigrinya
Timeline
President
Eritrean-Ethiopian Student Association (EESA)
05.2023 - Current
Suspension Lead
UC Berkeley Solar Vehicle Team (CalSol)
01.2023 - Current
Competitor
3D Printing Workshop
01.2023 - 02.2023
Alumni and Resident Advisor
Pre-Engineering Program
07.2022 - 08.2023
Independent Technician
Self-employeed
06.2020 - Current
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering -
University of California, Berkeley
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