BRANDON MAININI

(805) 458-9611 ! bmainini@calpoly.edu

EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, June 2017
GPA: 3.63
Dean's List - 6 Quarters

Presidents List

OBJECTIVE
Obtain hands-on experience to enhance my knowledge and understanding of the engineering profession through
opportunities presented in a summer job or internship.

SKILLS

Significant Experience with SolidWorks

Significant Experience with Creo Parametric
(ProE)
Internship Using G-Code

Basic Understanding with MATLAB

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Intermediate Dynamics
Materials Engineering
Mechanics of Materials
Linear Analysis and Differential Equations
Technical Writing
Public Speaking

COURSEWORK

Introduction to Design
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Thermal Measurements
Philosophy of Design
Intermediate Solid Modeling
Design Communication

WORK EXPERIENCE
Ernie Ball, Inc. Summer Internship 2014
Worked alongside lead engineers
Experienced entire manufacturing process from idea conception to mass production
Personally designed and manufactured specific features on production guitars
Worked in both professional and industrial settings to obtain a well rounded hands-on experience
Operated industrial machinery, such as CNC mills, drill presses, and band saws

RELEVANT PROJECTS

20 Problem Project Formulated twenty real-world problems. Devised and constructed a working solution,
which was devising a cooling system for a laptop.

Air Motor Led team of engineers to manufacture a fully functioning air motor using various tools and
machines such as mills, lathes, and drill presses.

Thermocouple Calibration and Analysis Calibrated thermocouples, analyzed data measurements, and
determined sensitivity patterns and time constants.

Rube Goldberg Worked with team of engineers to creatively design and build combinations of machines to
complete small tasks.

Safe Quick Release Bike Lock Led team to design and rapid prototype a bike seat quick release lock.
Embodied the elements of the design process and applied it to an every day problem while considering practical
limitations such as labor, time, cost, and ergonomics.

LEADERSHIP / INVOLVEMENT / HONORS

Lead America Engineering leadership program at Stanford University
Pi Tau Sigma Initiate Mechanical Engineering National Honor Society
Golden Key Nominee International Honor Society
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) Recognizes and elevates high level achievers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) First year member
Future Fuels Club Working to promote and develop the technologies that surround alternative fuels such as
methanol and dimethyl ether to create cleaner and more sustainable forms of energy