1. Thomas Hudec
1704 Springfield Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80521
(412)-779-7828, tahudec@rams.colostate.edu
EDUCATION
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 6 / 2015
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
• Awarded Provost Scholarship
• Awarded Druckenmiller Caddy Scholarship
• Computer Skills: AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks
Creo, ANSYS, LabVIEW, COMSOL, MATLAB
• Vehicle Innovations Team – EcoCAR 3
Course Highlights:
• Internal Combustion Engines
• Energy Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Manufacturing Process
Gateway High School, Monroeville, PA 2010
 Achieved 4 varsity letters in hockey, 2 years Assistant Captain
ENGINEERING PROJECTS
EcoCAR 3 Emissions Team, CSU
 Worked on the Emissions Team to reduce CO2 from the EcoCAR 3
 Researched post combustion CO2 reduction filters and other after treatments
 Reverse engineered H2 injection system to assist in catalytic forming of carbon precipitates
 Applied nickel foam catalyst and copper monolith to form carbon solids, water, and O2 exhaust
 Analyzed pre and post treatment exhaust using MODIS software and 5 gas analyzer
 Marketed product to company sponsors to receive monetary and hardware support
 Led multiple Outreach events in teaching students about electric vehicles while promoting EcoCAR 3
Mechatronics Golf Ball Automation Project, CSU
 Integrated automatic golf ball replacement system with a driving range golf mat
 Programmed C++ code onto Arduino controller
 Optimized hardware for light and motion signal output to controller
 Integrated 7 segment LCD display for options of desired tee height and number of balls remaining
 Drove servo motor for linear actuation of golf ball to desired height
 3D printed custom gear set to initiate ball moving from the hopper onto the tee
Sophomore Design Project, CSU
 Built a device that hangs up ornaments up to 4 feet while originally fitting in a 3 inch box
 Designed the device to automatically retract back into the box after the ornament had been placed
 Optimized for precise height and tested thoroughly for accuracy
 Engineered the device to be self actuated and did not require the use of any motor or electricity
Manufacturing Processing, CSU
 Designed and fabricated a vice from raw materials to below 0.005” tolerances from Creo model
 Experienced working with lathes, vertical milling machines, drill presses, welding, CNC machine
WORK EXPERIENCE
Caddy, Oakmont Country Club, Oakmont, PA, 5 / 2005 – 8 / 2014
 Provided customer support in entertaining guests and clients
 Interacted with some of the most influential people in Pittsburgh
 Managed expensive customer assets and acted in a professional manner
 Recognized with Druckenmiller Foundation Caddy Scholarship
 Caddied in several amateur tournaments in highly competitive atmospheres
 Acquired significant rank as a caddy and was a personal caddy to several members
Stockroom Worker, Toys’R’Us, Monroeville, PA, 9 / 2009 – 8 / 2010
 Assembled numerous mechanical devices such as bicycles and swing sets
 Handled many deliveries and accounted for inventory in an organized manor