Alan Esses

EDUCATION

Northeastern University Boston, MA | BS, Mechanical Engineering. September 2019-Present

GPA: 3.7 - Academic Recognition: Dean’s List (Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2020 and Summer 2021)

EXTRACULAR ACTIVITIES 

SharkNinja Robotics Needham, MA

Mechanical Engineer Co-Op January 2021 - August 2021

Led root-cause analysis for liquid ingress on robotic vacuums

Designed prototypes, created directional testing procedures and adaptable rigs to test performance of robotic vacuums

Partnered with international factory suppliers to create prototypes using SolidWorks and Creo

Developed a video and data analysis tool using Python for performance-based testing

Northeastern Electric Racing (FSAE) Boston. MA 

Mechanical Engineer August 2020 - Present

Modeled components in SolidWorks from CAD drawings and integrate them into driver I/O dashboard master assembly

Researched switches and used SolidWorks to design and 3D print over-travel switch mount prototypes

SDJA FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics San Diego, CA

Chassis and Arena Builder August 2017 - May 2019 

In charge of constructing a regulation sized arena for testing robot’s performance on challenges

Constructed chassis of robot to allow for easy exchange and integration of components

Teamed up with software team to install and write logic code for omni wheels for multi-directional driving

(CIJE) Earth Day Hackathon Los Angeles, CA  

Team Leader April 2018

Led 2 other teammates to create an automated plant watering system using using sensors coded in Arduino to water plants at the most efficient times to reduce water waste by up to 50%

Won Most Business Potential Idea award

SKILLS

Coding: C++, Matlab, Python, Arduino

R&D: SolidWorks, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Creo, AutoCad, 3D Printing, Cura, Rapid Prototyping, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing

Languages: Native Fluency in Spanish & English