Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Summer programs
Volunteer Experience
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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DEEPTHA TAYALUR JAGADEESH

Kelowna

Summary

Driven Research Assistant experienced in conducting laboratory, library and field research. Skilled in working within collaborative environments to collect and evaluate research data for variety of projects. In process of completing degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University Of British Columbia
04.2024 - Current
  • Participated in regular lab meetings, contributing valuable insights and worked for ongoing projects such as Effects of graphene on the microstructure, thermal conductivity, and tribological behavior of cast B319 Aluminum alloy as well as many other projects related to casting, welding and microscopic analysis.
  • Supported faculty researchers, assisting with experimental data analysis by using equipment such as the Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) machine, Tirbometer wear testing machine, Scanning Electron Microscope, Brinell's hardness tester and many more.
  • Applied critical thinking skills when troubleshooting issues encountered during experimentation or while interpreting results from any collected data sets.
  • Contributed to the completion of multiple research projects, managing time effectively to meet deadlines.

Externship

Meta
02.2021 - 03.2021
  • Company Overview: Externship program focused on social marketing intelligence and data analytics
  • Nominated by high school for prestigious Facebook Externship program
  • Worked with the Social Marketing Intelligence and Data Analytics teams
  • Awarded a Distinction certification and was commended for my marketing and data analysis abilities at the end of the program
  • Externship program focused on social marketing intelligence and data analytics
  • Fostered strong relationships with extern supervisors to ensure placements were beneficial for both students and host organizations.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of British Columbia
Kelowna, BC
06.2026

Skills

  • Researching skills
  • Fieldwork experience
  • Laboratory Operations
  • Data Analysis
  • Research design
  • Laboratory research
  • Public presentations
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking and Organization

Accomplishments

    Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery

    The University of British Columbia

    September 2024 - Ongoing

  • Collaborated with my teammate at university to create a gear box and study its functionality in our course project.
  • Applied Microsoft Excel to develop various graphs to understand algebraic position and velocity analysis of rocker and toggle positions.
  • Created simulations in order to depict dynamic forces for a specific component such as in cam design. Studied the double harmonic motions, cycloidal and polynomial acceleration motion of these parts through excel spreadsheet.
  • Sustainable Mask for Miners

    The University of British Columbia

    January 2023 - April 2023

  • Created a sustainable mask for miners in Alberta for our sustainability class.
  • Improved efficiency of our mask and built on older creations of masks designed for miners.
  • Selected better materials to build it and presented the product with team in front of senior engineering faulty memebers.
  • Solidworks Design Project

    The University of British Columbia

    September 2022 - December 2022

  • Drove digital transformation efforts within the organization by leading the development of cutting-edge software applications catering to our course requirements. We used Solidworks to create a James Bond car for our design project.
  • Used various quantitative and qualitative techniques to help design and perform analytical assessments after our projects were done.
  • Coordinated with other team members to develop comprehensive project details, translating them into actionable tasks for team execution for our final project which was related to making a device that could detect fires during forest fire seasons in Canada.
  • Presented with other team members on the final day in front of senior engineering professors and other faculty members.

Summer programs

Texas A&M University AutoCad and 3D Printing Program

06/20 - 07/20, Doha, Qatar

  • Company Overview: Reputable university offering summer programs in engineering and design
  • Selected from 10,000 high school students for this reputable program
  • Gained exceptional feedback for the internal electrical component and automobile part designs I made
  • Reputable university offering summer programs in engineering and design
  • Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining AutoCAD processes and implementing time-saving shortcuts.
  • Consistently met client expectations, delivering high-quality designs within budget constraints and tight timelines.

Texas A&M University Engineering and Design Program

06/19 - 07/19, Doha, Qatar

  • Company Overview: Reputable university offering summer programs in engineering and design
  • Enrolled in this summer program to further explore my interest in engineering
  • Led a team project on food sustainability which involved developing a machine to support Qatari farmers produce food more sustainably
  • Earned an honorable recommendation letter from senior engineering professors
  • Revamped the internal design review process to increase collaboration and constructive feedback from team members, leading to improved final designs.

Volunteer Experience

Emirates Environmental Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2019- Aug 2019

  • Company Overview: Organization focused on environmental protection and sustainability
  • Passionate about the environment and protecting Mother Earth
  • Volunteered in the newspaper recycling department at EEG and collected more than 100,000 newspapers from schools and local neighborhoods for recycling and repurposing
  • Crafted small handbags, teacups, diaries, and toys from the recycling by-products and distributed these to child welfare houses in Dubai
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Kannada
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional

Certification

HONORS AND AWARDS

American Mathematics Competition Mar 2021

Mathematical Association of America

  • Nominated by school for this prestigious competition to showcase my mathematical and problem-solving skills.
  • Awarded 2nd place among 10,000 international participants
  • Equipped problem-solving ability

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University Of British Columbia
04.2024 - Current

Externship

Meta
02.2021 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of British Columbia

HONORS AND AWARDS

American Mathematics Competition Mar 2021

Mathematical Association of America

  • Nominated by school for this prestigious competition to showcase my mathematical and problem-solving skills.
  • Awarded 2nd place among 10,000 international participants
  • Equipped problem-solving ability
DEEPTHA TAYALUR JAGADEESH