Gerek Zubka is a mechanical engineer seeking a fast-paced career utilizing his engineering skills. He has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Florida. Currently he works as a Manufacturing Engineer designing aircraft parts for a defense contractor. Prior experience includes undergraduate research, engineering projects, tutoring, and camp counseling demonstrating leadership skills. He has extensive skills in CAD, programming, fabrication, and quality control. References are available from his education director and former professor.

1. Gerek Zubka
1711 Clydesdale Dr.
Loxahatchee, FL, 33470
(561)254-6868: zubkagc@gmail.com
Objective
Join a fast paced business to continue a career utilizing hands on, detail oriented skills and fundamental engineering
principles to solve aerospace challenges on time and on target.
Education
University of South Florida; Tampa, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Dec 2014)
Skills
● Engineer and report detailed solutions
● Precise Solid modeling, 2D drafting and programming
● Accurate fabrication with Mill, Lathe, Shot Peen, Hydraulic Press and Grinder, in machine shop
● Fast Paced learner
● Driven
Engineering Experience
Manufacturing Engineer for AAMSI, Fort Lauderdale Florida since May 5th 2015 - Present
● Design fixtures and 3-D geometries of NATO aircraft parts for 5-axis CNC machines
● Work closely with Electronic, RF and Software Engineers on designing the APX-121 IFF Transponder
● Check for stacking tolerances all throughout design within SolidWorks
● Design plastic injection mold, Die cast and 3-D printed parts within SolidWorks
● Design and validate quality control tests with Huntron machine for PCB boards.
Project Leader for Engineering Capstone Design
● Conceptualized and designed a realistic windsurfer for land utilizing solid engineering fundamentals
● Resources utilized included SolidWorks, Campus Machine Shop, Microsoft Office Suite, Professors and Mentors
● Coordinated project tasks to team members and kept Supervisors updated
● Analyzed and Created GD&T
● Designed for structural integrity at multiple loads, long life and no damaging constraints
● Created and submitted a final project report that included technical drawings and presentation material
University Class Projects
● Conceptualized, designed and built optical ball sorter and light controlled vehicle
● Hand calculated (MS Excel) turbofan, turbojet, centrifugal and axial compressor designs
● Hand calculated surface drag (parasitic & induced) on A-10 Warthog (no armament)
● Constructed projects using machine shop, wood working and electrical components as needed
Undergraduate Research Assistant (USF Rehabilitation Engineering and Electromechanical Design Lab)
● Worked closely with a PhD student on lab projects with wood working, metal shop and electrical design
● Rebuilt a Passive Dynamic Walker using SolidWorks and machine shop equipment
● Responsible for understanding safety protocol of every machine and tool
Additional Information
Math & Physics/STEM Tutor (Link Systems International Oct. 2013 - Feb. 2015)
● Employ Socratic method to lead students in science, technology, engineering and math courses
● Honed analytical, systematic and critical thinking skills
● Provided excellent customer experience at all times
Group Leader/Camp Counselor (Lion Country Safari June 2009- Aug 2012)
● Responsible leader of large groups (groups consisted of 5 to 13 years old)
● Created and validated safety of events and activities for campers
● First aid certified

2. References:
Rhonda Beitmen
Education Director
Lion Country Safari
Phone: 561-793-1084 ext 2127
education@lioncountrysafari.com
Dr. Daniel Hess
Head of Mechanical Engineering Department
University of South Florida
Phone: 813-974-5643
hess@eng.usf.edu
Current Employer
AAMSI
Phone: 954-772-6606