1. Kenneth Derucki
kderucki@purdue.edu 574-850-3407
OBJECTIVE
Hardworking, motivated, driven critical thinker seeks mechanical engineering internship
where I can contribute knowledge of mechanics and great leadership and communication
skills and learn real world applications of the mechanical engineering field
EDUCATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN August 2016 - present
First Year Engineering, GPA: 3.2/4.0
Skills: MATLAB, Microsoft Office,
Basic C and Python knowledge
Marian High School, Mishawaka, IN August 2012 – May 2016
GPA: 4.02
ENGINEERING PROJECTS
ENGR131: Transforming Ideas to Innovation I Fall 2016
As a member of a 4- person engineering team, developed a mathematical model to determine
the relationship between the height of water in the Taum Sauk Reservoir; designed zero-
energy dorm and house using Energy3D; developed a new lapboard that was more functional
and comfortable to be used by students taking exams in the Elliot Hall of Music at Purdue
using only recycled, reused, or repurposed materials.
LEADERSHIP
Captain of Lacrosse Team 2016
Captain of Football Team 2015
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Member of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity 2016 – present
National Honors Society 2015 – 2016
HONORS AND AWARDS
Graduated High School with Marian Honors 2016
First Team Academic All-State for Football 2016
WORK EXPERIENCE
Aays Rental: Driver and Crew Leader Summer 2015 – 16
1. In charge of a 2 – 5 person team with a goal to accomplish and a time frame to
accomplish it in
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Dancer and Fund Raiser in Purdue Dance Marathon 2016
Pups on the Patio 2016
Habitat for Humanity House Build 2015 & 2016
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Football: 3-year Varsity Starter Fall 2012 – Fall 2015
Lacrosse: 2-year Varsity Starter Spring 2015 – Spring 2016