Jakob Graf

1262 Murray Ave Apt. 71, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 • (425)749-9048 • jgraf@calpoly.edu

Objective

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Education

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA

Working towards Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Cumulative GPA: 3.65 Dean’s List: 6 quarters Exp. Graduation: June 2017

Classes

Mechanical: Design, Fluid Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Vibrations, Heat Transfer

Background: Technical Writing, Calculus, Physics, Materials Science, Circuits

Work Experience

BLDS Team Member –Cal Poly Fluids Lab (2015-present)

Created LabVIEW and MATLAB codes to display boundary layer data in real-time

Drafted SolidWorks detail drawings for all parts in existing measurement apparatus

Redesigned aircraft pressure measurement apparatus to reduce manufacturing cost

Assisted with master’s thesis in wind-tunnel testing methods

SolidWorks Teacher’s Assistant – Mechanical Engineering Department (2015-present)

Mentored second-year Cal Poly students in an intermediate SolidWorks laboratory

Communicated potential solutions and constructive criticism clearly and concisely

Maintained positive relationships with instructor, assistants, and students

Construction Laborer – Shane Brewer Construction (2014)

Assisted in home construction, interior demolition, and clean-up at two job sites

Prioritized tasks according to project manager’s and coworkers’ needs

Mechanical Engineering Experience

Technical Group Projects – Cal Poly:

Designed frame and water-resistant electronics housing for underwater vehicle prototype

Created a lightweight, recyclable device to collect plastic debris from a small pool

Analyzed the drive-train for a motor-driven mountain tricycle

Led 4th grade students in Lego activity demonstrating the design process

Built a team of five ping-pong basketball players with household craft materials

Individual Projects – Cal Poly:

Carved a baseball bat using a wood lathe

Manufactured a treasure chest from wood and sheet metal

Rapid-prototyped a flashlight mount for bicycle handlebars

Leadership & Involvement

Northrop Grumman Collaboration Project Team Member (2015-present)

Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society (2014-present)

Cal Poly Club Ultimate Frisbee (2014-present)

Bible Study through Cru Central Coast (2014-present)

ASME Member (2015-present)