Nik’s
Portfolio
I am a Mechanical Engineering student with 8+ years of experience in programming, design, manufacturing, data analysis, lab work, and leadership. My background in competition engineering taught me to work efficiently in groups and high-pressure situations, rapidly iterating new prototypes through an objective process. My primary interests lie in leveraging Mechanical and Aerospace engineering to drive advancements in environmentally beneficial fields. In my free time, I am passionate about freelance work and exploring different disciplines of design.
Skills
Onshape/PTC
3rd place Nationally in PTC Onshape Engineering CAD @ 2024 Science Olympiad National Tournament
Certified Onshape Professional license holder
Extensive experience in modeling for various applications, including draft analysis for injection molding, FDM 3D printing, and laser cutting
Used drawing features to export drafted sketches and exploded views to be judged at competitions
Proficient in assembly tools, creating custom mate connectors, and using interference analysis to check fit before prototyping
Currently learning FeatureScript to develop custom commands and enhance functionality in Onshape
Autodesk Fusion 360
Completed ASME(American Society of Mechanical Engineers) course on sustainable design
Experienced in form body creation and using non-destructive design to reverse-engineer from 3D mesh scans
Experienced in CAM with SLI, DED, and FDM additive manufacturing, as well as 2,2.5, and 3-axis CNC
Used curve analysis to ensure smooth surfacing on my automotive designs
Rendered and animated assemblies for competition presentations and tutorials for a high-school engineering class
Learning generative design to speed up workflows

