Brandon Hidemitsu Tabata
Brandon Tabata
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PROFILE Dedicated and enthusiastic student Mechanical Engineer with knowledge of engineering
principles, theories, and standards. Proficient at computer aided design and common coding
languages. Bringing years of leadership and drive, Brandon excels at working with and organizing
teams to meet project deadlines. Demonstrates initiative towards department goals without being
asked.
EDUCATION
Expected Jun 2023 Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of California - Riverside
? GPA 3.52
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Jul 2020 - Present Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of California - Riverside
“A Model Device for Active Pollution Control from Major Freeways”
? Coded data retrieval and calculation software for large data sets within MATLAB
? Optimized pre-existing MATLAB Code for efficient UX
? Simulated fluid flows of particulate matter in confined rooms using computational fluid
dynamic programs such as ANSYS
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 Tech Intern, Fullerton College
“Cloud-Based NFC Verification”
? Developed system to automatically organize data into Google Sheets using an NFC
activated device with Tasker
TECHNICAL PROJECTS
Jan 2020 - Present Mechanical Engineer, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
? Designed a Detect, Sense, Avoid system utilizing an imaging system
? Modeled various components for final design and multiple prototypes
? Analyzed airfoil characteristics using ANSYS Fluent
Mar 2020 - Present Interoperability Lead, Ground Control Station (GCS)
? Managed a team of 5 to create a secure and reliable communication network between all
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAV, GCS, and UGV) as well as the interoperability server
? Setup network and web server for automated deliverable submission on Ubuntu OS
Jan 2020 - Mar 2020 Mechanical Engineer, Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)
? Manufactured prototypes for evaluation and testing
? Aided in the design of 3D printed rapid prototypes from modeled UGV components
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Mar 2020 - Present UCR Unmanned Aerial Systems
Co-Project Coordinator/GCS & INT Lead
? Gather, clarify, and document project goals with an eye on future use
? Motivate and inspire board members around organization vision and mission statement
? Facilitate strategic project decisions and drive those decisions to positive results
? Regularly check in with 10 project leads and 20 team members to make sure projects stay
on schedule, milestones are met, and work is fulfilling.
RELEVANT
COURSEWORK
Engineering Graphical Design Intro to Mechanical
Engineering
Intro to MATLAB
SKILLS MATLAB Solidworks Leadership ANSYS
Java Python 3D Printing Project Management
Microsoft Office Google Suite Ubuntu
Brandon Tabata
------------ - ------------/in/brandontabata/
PROFILE Dedicated and enthusiastic student Mechanical Engineer with knowledge of engineering
principles, theories, and standards. Proficient at computer aided design and common coding
languages. Bringing years of leadership and drive, Brandon excels at working with and organizing
teams to meet project deadlines. Demonstrates initiative towards department goals without being
asked.
EDUCATION
Expected Jun 2023 Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of California - Riverside
? GPA 3.52
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Jul 2020 - Present Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of California - Riverside
“A Model Device for Active Pollution Control from Major Freeways”
? Coded data retrieval and calculation software for large data sets within MATLAB
? Optimized pre-existing MATLAB Code for efficient UX
? Simulated fluid flows of particulate matter in confined rooms using computational fluid
dynamic programs such as ANSYS
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 Tech Intern, Fullerton College
“Cloud-Based NFC Verification”
? Developed system to automatically organize data into Google Sheets using an NFC
activated device with Tasker
TECHNICAL PROJECTS
Jan 2020 - Present Mechanical Engineer, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
? Designed a Detect, Sense, Avoid system utilizing an imaging system
? Modeled various components for final design and multiple prototypes
? Analyzed airfoil characteristics using ANSYS Fluent
Mar 2020 - Present Interoperability Lead, Ground Control Station (GCS)
? Managed a team of 5 to create a secure and reliable communication network between all
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAV, GCS, and UGV) as well as the interoperability server
? Setup network and web server for automated deliverable submission on Ubuntu OS
Jan 2020 - Mar 2020 Mechanical Engineer, Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)
? Manufactured prototypes for evaluation and testing
? Aided in the design of 3D printed rapid prototypes from modeled UGV components
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Mar 2020 - Present UCR Unmanned Aerial Systems
Co-Project Coordinator/GCS & INT Lead
? Gather, clarify, and document project goals with an eye on future use
? Motivate and inspire board members around organization vision and mission statement
? Facilitate strategic project decisions and drive those decisions to positive results
? Regularly check in with 10 project leads and 20 team members to make sure projects stay
on schedule, milestones are met, and work is fulfilling.
RELEVANT
COURSEWORK
Engineering Graphical Design Intro to Mechanical
Engineering
Intro to MATLAB
SKILLS MATLAB Solidworks Leadership ANSYS
Java Python 3D Printing Project Management
Microsoft Office Google Suite Ubuntu