Niall O'Dowd
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About
Seeking a mechanical engineering design co-op beginning January 2016
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Education
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Bachelor of Science (expected) Mechanical EngineeringRochester Institute of Technology2012 - 2017Materials Science Materials Processing Strength of Materials Statics Dynamics Thermodynamics Fluid Mechanics Heat Transfer Numerical Methods Engineering Design Graphics Multivariable Calculus Differential Equations Boundary Value Problems Linear Algebra Physics 2 Circuits
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Bachelor of Science Mechanical EngineeringRIT Dubai2014 - 2014Studied abroad in Fall 2014
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Experience
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Mechanical Engineering Intern/building inspectorSeattle, WAMay 2015 - Aug 2015 (3 months)Responsible for fire-safety commissioning on buildings both in-construction and established. Notable projects include damper locating and testing in the Seattle Public Library main branch, and Sound Transit Lightrail tunnels. Also performed commissioning and functional testing on a construction site at Amazon and the WSU campus dormitories.
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Mechanical Engineering InternSeattle, WAJan 2015 - May 2015 (4 months)Assigned with leading a project that involved fatigue and strength testing of alloy specimens anodized and corrosion tested. Responsible for measuring specimens, establishing a test procedure, and gathering corrosion quotes. In addition to my main project for the internship duration, I also did Solidworks modeling and drawing creation.
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Assistant Mechanical Engineer and Part DesignerSeattle, WAMay 2013 - Aug 2013 (3 months)Assigned with the conception, design, and production of Stand For Stuff Carpet Kit. This included the brainstorming, drafting, and CAD projects for a piece currently in production for the iPad stand making company.
Also helped with stand construction.
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Awards
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“Niall already has both the skills and the mindset of a competent working engineer. For example, he responds to setbacks, not with frustration or blame, but with a shower of questions designed to understand and fix the problem. I don’t know what the future holds for Niall, but I do know this, young people like Niall are the future.”
-Fred Feiertag, School mentor
Head of the Department of Making Things, Seattle Academy
"Niall demonstrated creativity and ingenuity on the projects he did for Stand For Stuff last summer. He was particularly adept at learning SolidWorks, the 3D CAD software we use to design our products. I would hire Niall again in a heartbeat!"
-Marty Springer, Previous employer,
Founder and Owner of Stand For Stuff
“Niall O’Dowd is proof of another Seattle academy premise: that innovative ideas flourish at the intersection of diverse experiences. An honor student, a talented guitarist, a sculptor, an athlete, and perhaps the most accomplished graduate of Seattle Academy’s department of making things, Niall has divided himself through his experiences without being defined by any one of them.”
-Joe Pugelli, Previous Teacher
Head of School, Seattle Academy
“Niall pioneered new ground in the sculpture department, he persevered through trail and error for a whole year, to finish a beautiful piece that incorporated techniques no one in the school has ever been able to master.”
-Tom flood, Artistic mentor
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Skills
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On Coroflot@NiallODowd, member since 2015