1. Zachary Smythurst
(904) 463-3463
smythurstzach@gmail.com
10802 Blue Pacific ct, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 2016
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL GPA: 3.85
Technical Experience
Manufacturing/Structure Lead for SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition Design Team 2015-Present
 Team selected as one of 22 finalists at Texas A&M Design Weekend out of 130 teams
 Designed the fuselage and structure of the Hyperloop pod using SolidWorks
 Performed finite element analysis on entire structure in addition to other components
Research Assistant under Dr. Mohseni 2016-Present
 Assisted with the design and manufacture of various aluminum parts for mini submersible vehicles
 Fully assembled and operated a tabletop injection molding machine
 Used Haas CNC machine to quickly prototype geometry and design molds
Human Powered Vehicle Competition 2015-Present
 Helped design the drivetrain system for the ASME Human Powered Vehicle Challenge
 Created a mathematical model for the dynamics of the gearing system
 Tested multiple gear cassettes to find optimal ratios to maximize speed and acceleration
Coursework Design and Manufacturing
 Designed a mobile robot that navigated an obstacle course and transported various payloads
 Created a comprehensive design report with technical drawings and manufacturing procedures
 Capable of using grinders and arc welders (MIG and some TIG)
Work Experience
O’Connell Center Event Staff Supervisor 2014-2016
 Oversaw and led multiple events and functions for the University of Florida
 Managed over 30 employees for large scale Division 1 sports events including men’s basketball
 Responsible for managing Bull Gator parking lot on football game days
UF Computing Help Desk Technical Consultant 2014-2016
 Helped UF students, professors, and staff with technical issues over the phone and in person
 Provided technical support for many of UF’s academic technology systems
 Consistently rated five stars on customer feedback surveys
Computer Skills
 Proficient in SolidWorks, SolidCAM, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
 Familiar with Java, Arduino, Matlab, PumpLinx, Abaqus, Ansys, and LabVIEW
 Knowledgeable of Mac OSX, Linux (Ubuntu), and Windows operating systems (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10)
Professional and Academic Affiliations and Awards
Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society) 2014-Present
Student Honors Organization 2012-Present
Dean’s List 2012-2016
President’s List 2012, 2015