Zachary Harding

Focused on learning from senior mechanical engineering professionals and making positive contributions to the design, development, and production processes. Eager to build a long-term career in the field.

Automated Range Barricade

• Engineered a functional automated range barricade and process for NWSCDD.
• Barricade uses hydraulics, solar panels, actuators, and Arduino in the signalling application.

VTEPS Economic Simulation

• Led a team of two engineers to develop an economic simulation and project plan using a GANTT Chart, addressing the problem of golf tee height and angle.
• Conducted surveys, interviews, designed, and constructed a physical prototype; marketed the solution to students.

Wind Turbine Prototype

• Created detailed work and sketches, including code calculations of code on energy output via MATLAB.
• Crafted prototypes while ensuring ethical standards and county codes in the turbine design.

Virginia Tech Men's Rugby (2021-2025)

• 2024-2025 President and Head Coach
• 2023-2024 Treasurer and Resident Medical Officer
• 2X D1AA National Champion

Senior Design Team Leader (2024-2025)

• Primary liaison between the team and NWSCDD
• Coordinated team meetings and managed project purchases