Dave Singh | Mechanical Engineering

Drafted HVAC drawings for fluid delivery systems in AutoCAD and Revit.

Reviewed mechanical plans and calculated appropriate duct sizes for given conditions.

Performed load calculations using Trace for heating and cooling of spaces.

Assessed conditions at build sites and compared to those on floors plans

Utilized Autodesk Inventor to design steel frame structure for upgrading the STAR detector, which analyzes high-energy particle collisions. 

Saved $15,000 for project by streamlining design and assembly process

Conducted hand analysis to prevent part failure due to environmental stresses

Awarded 1st Place in 2019 Design Competition by five industry professional judges.

Designed & built non-motorized racing vehicle using composites for annual University competition.

Iterated on designs to increase turning force, reduce play in steering, and improve braking capabilities.

Prioritized driver safety when designing brakes and steering to ensure constant, precise control.

Organize and operate the Design Competition as a part of Sweepstakes, where non-motorized vehicles, 'buggies', speed around a mile-long road course.

Manage the recruitment of judges, the submission of buggies, and the event budget.

Appoint professional judges who vote for the best engineered design.

Aided students in learning about processors, actuators, and sensors.

Led lab sessions in which students apply what they learn in lecture  to real hardware and software.

Assisted students with completing complex projects and assignments.

Cultivated a welcoming living environment for first-year students’ development. 

Organized programming and educational opportunities for residents.

Utilized conversational skills, conflict resolution, administrating, and group leadership.

Negotiated for $60,000 in allocations for new student organizations and initiatives.

Prepared budgets and presentations for groups and individuals who applied for funding.

Represent peers in meetings with faculty and administrators.

Field concerns and work towards tangible solutions for teaching materials and methods.