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Written By Jaya Ardiente
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Imperial College London – Dyson School of Design Engineering           London, UK

MSc in Design Engineering

  • Extracurriculars: Design Society, Drama Society, Robotics Society, Hiking Society, and Ice Hockey Society

  • Current modules: Design Engineering Practice, Contextual Design Engineering, Foundational Transdisciplinary Research Methods, Innovation Management, Nano Design Engineering

Northeastern University – College of Engineering
Boston, MA BS in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics

  • GPA: 3.586/4.0 | Extracurriculars: AerospaceNU

Eleanor Roosevelt High School, New York, NY

High School Diploma

  • Overall Grade: A | AP Statistics – 3, AP Calculus BC – 4 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Love Learning Tutors: Mathematics, Science, STEM Subjects (general) 

Across my projects and internships, I’ve consistently taken on mentorship roles – whether managing a six-member team during my final capstone project or teaching peers’ technical skills. As a mentor for AerospaceNU, I guided students through rocket design and SolidWorks fundamentals, and during my internship at Nova Biomedical, I trained another intern in SolidWorks and supported the team in improving manufacturing tools. These experiences strengthened my ability to lead, communicate technical concepts clearly, and foster collaborative learning environments. 

SKILLS & INTERESTS

I’m passionate about creative, hands-on design work and have developed skills in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Arduino, Microsoft Suite, and soldering. I enjoy exploring new places, trying different foods, and spending time with friends, as well as reading, watching movies, and listening to music. I’m an avid sports fan, following hockey, basketball, football, and tennis, and I root for Bayern Munich and all the New York City sports teams where I grew up. I’m involved in set and lighting design through the Imperial Drama Society and am particularly interested in product development, focusing on areas such as sports equipment, theater production, or children’s toys. I speak English fluently and have conversational proficiency in Spanish.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Jacobs Engineering, New York, NY

Control Systems Engineer    

  • Structured and classified alarm points for the MassDOT system-wide network upgrade.

  • Delivered project updates and coordinated progress in weekly meetings with Jacobs engineers. 

  • Provided technical clarification on alarm systems during Sprint 0 to secure approval from MassDOT.

Mechanical Engineer Intern         J

  • Composed weekly reports in Microsoft Excel for clients to graphically visualize the cycle times, run times, and stop times of several water pumps located around Manhattan.

Control Systems Intern          

  • Worked in Jacobs Control Systems Group on two main projects Electrical and Mechanical Systems Improvements – Livingston Plaza (New York City) and Instrument Landing Systems – U.S. Navy.

  • Reviewed reports and responded to client questions about drawings prepared in MicroStation.

  • Edited drawings in AutoCAD illustrating locations of glide slopes and localizers on landing sites in the US.

Nova Biomedical, Waltham, MA

Manufacturing Engineer Intern

  • Improved tools in SolidWorks to help employees build the product more efficiently and ergonomically safe: Preheater Fixture Project, Leak & Flow Ergonomic Improvement Project, and Glass Insertion Fixture Project.

  • Implemented Engineering Change Operations to alter suppliers, drawing changes, use of new tools, etc.

  • Validated a machine that dries 216 cartridges at once instead of individually by hand, which required testing the machine, creating Operating Instructions, and editing Assembly Procedures to ensure the employees know how to use the machine.

Institute for Biomechanics, Murnau, Germany

Biomechanical Testing Research Intern      

  • Created synthetic cancellous and cortical bone of a femur using a new formula, producing casting molds, negatives, and 2-stage casting of plastic bones.

  • Operated biomechanical testing machines to test synthetic femurs: four-point bending, axial compression, and torsion.

  • Analyzed results with previous experiments using different types of bones: SawBones and human bones.

  • Performed segmentation of CT data sets and translated them into 3D models to be 3D-printed. 

GE Aviation   Lynn, MA

Lean Manufacturing Intern      

  • Eliminated cracks on splash plates, resulting in a 100% success rate by implementing short-term and long-term corrective actions, such as sharpening the machines and sending them through a tumbler system.

  • Facilitated the preparation of a dome flow cell for a Lean event (Shingi) by creating digital layouts, physical layouts, and maps of the designated area, resulting in reducing part travel by 48%, from 1,997ft to 1,030ft.

  • Navigated through shop floor rules when working with manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, business leaders, and union employees when implementing organizational methods to keep equipment in order.

  • Certified resistance welding machines for 60% of operations to prevent single-point failures. 


PERSONAL STATEMENT

I first became interested in tutoring through my own experiences as a student, having been tutored from middle school through high school. I experienced firsthand how individualized guidance can transform confidence and understanding, and I now enjoy providing the same support to others. As a mentor with AerospaceNU, I guided students in designing, building, and launching rockets, teaching them tools such as SolidWorks and 3D printing, and helping them gain confidence in tackling challenging projects. Similarly, during my internship at Nova Biomedical, I supported a fellow intern in learning SolidWorks, fostering independence and problem-solving skills. These experiences have shown me that effective tutoring goes beyond explaining concepts – it involves understanding each student’s perspective, tailoring guidance to their needs, and creating an environment where learning is engaging and empowering. 

I enjoy helping others develop both technical and practical skills, whether through one-on-one mentoring or group workshops, and I take pride in my ability to communicate complex ideas in an accessible and inspiring way. My involvement in creative projects such as set and lighting design in the Imperial Drama Society, alongside my passion for hands-on design and problem-solving has strengthened my ability to guide others while fostering creativity and critical thinking.

I am enthusiastic about tutoring because it allows me to connect with students on a personal level, encouraging both their academic growth and self-confidence. By combining patience, technical expertise, and creativity, I am to provide a supportive, engaging, and rewarding learning experience for every student I work with.

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