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Kenneth

M.S. Computer Information Technology at UPenn

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Current Position

Structural Analysis Engineer
Boeing

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Education

Undergraduate Studies

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School: University of California Merced
Degree: Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.85

Graduate Studies

School: University of Pennsylvania
Degree: Masters in Computer Information Technology
GPA: 4.0

I am a master’s student in Computer Information Technology at the University of Pennsylvania, with a background in mechanical engineering from UC Merced, where I graduated magna cum laude. My professional experience at Boeing involved working on the 777-8 Freighter, where I performed detailed stress analyses and helped with the development of automation tools to improve engineering efficiency. At USC, I contributed to research on autonomous systems, applying Hamilton-Jacobi Reachability Analysis to enhance safety and decision-making for robotic vehicles using Python, LIDAR, and ROS 2. My goal is to break into the tech industry, where I can combine my engineering expertise and computer science education to drive innovation in automation, robotics, and safety-critical technologies. I am passionate about creating intelligent systems that solve real-world problems, enhance efficiency, and shape the future of technology.

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Professional Experience

Structural Analysis Engineer

The Boeing Company

May 2024-Present

Boeing Tools

I.S.A, X.S.A, IVT, Enovia

Finite Element Analysis

Patran & Nastran, Hand calculations

Computer Aided Design Software

Solidworks, NX, Catia

MACROs

VBA Excel

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Research Experience

Safety Intelligence & Autonomy Lab Research Assistant

University of Southern California

May 2024-August 2024

R.O.S 2

Primarily used Linux to run ROS 2 over Wi-Fi and control RC car dynamics via NVIDIA Jetson

Matlab

Hamilton-Jacobi Reachability Analysis

Python

Backward Reachability using hand calculations for wheel speed control

TEAMUP Consortium

University of California Merced

December 2023- May 2024

Computer Aided Design

Solidworks

Finite Element Analysis

Solidworks, COMSOL

Python

data conversion, graphing, ML, and automation

Sarah Kurtz Group Research Assistant

University of California Merced

December 2023- May 2024

Phyton

data processing and automation

Excel

Analysis of IV curves

Danzi Group Undergraduate Researcher

University of California Merced

October 2023- May 2024

Solidworks & Catia

Primarily used to model a airfoil and build a model to include servo motors inside

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Made sure airfoil was correctly caded and had no disconnect in aerodynamics

Arduino

Controlled the servo motors inside the aerofoil to shape shift airfoil

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Teaching Experience

Learning Assistant

University of California Merced

Math 005

Pre-Calculus

Math 021

Calculus I for Physical Sciences and Engineering

Math 022

Calculus II for Physical Sciences and Engineering

Teaching Assistant Summer Edge

University of California Merced

Chem 001

Introductory Chemistry

Student Athlete Learning Assistant

University of California Merced

Math 005

Pre-Calculus

Math 021

Calculus I for Physical Sciences and Engineering

Math 022

Calculus II for Physical Sciences and Engineering

Math 023

Vector Calculus

Math 024

Linear Algebra and Differential Equations

ME 021

Phyton and Matlab for Mechanical Engineers

Math 120

Numerical Methods for Scientists & Engineers

STEM Tutor

University of California Merced

Chem 001

Introductory Chemistry

Physics 008

Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences

Physics 009

Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences

Engr 065

Circuit Theory

Engr 057

Statics & Dynamics

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Awards

award 1

2024 Top 100 Intern

award 2

Top Capstone Finisher

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Projects

Project 2

Facial Recognition

Project 3

L1 Rocket

Project 1

Self-Driving RC Car

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