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M. Lucas Chernoff

Calgary

Summary

Recent graduate of the University of Colorado with a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering Sciences. Strong work ethic and excellent multitasking abilities. Problem-solving and organizational skills contribute effectively to project success. Always willing to take on new tasks and challenges to support the team. Known for reliability and dedication, approaches every task with a hardworking and resourceful mindset, ensuring optimal results as a valuable team player.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Colorado
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Contributed to research on SILM's (Supported ionic liquid membranes) for spaceflight applications
  • Learned lab safety, proper lab documentation, and independence
  • Utilized LabVIEW to record data

Software Engineer Intern

Privateer Space
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • CEO: Alex Fielding
  • Co-Founder: Steve Wozniak (Apple Co-Founder)

Work completed:

  • Applied trades to various API services
  • Incorporated scripts using Python and JavaScript to query, receive, and process JSON response packets
  • Utilized Cesium libraries and Javascript in VS Code to visualize time dynamic data in three dimensions
  • Displayed data with relevant information and event tracking


Helicopter Flight Instructor

Go-Fly Maui
06.2023 - 08.2023

*FAA Commerical, Instrument, CFI, and CFI-I ratings/licenses

  • Took on role as helicopter Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) for flight and ground training
  • Instructed students with various levels of experience in calm and windy conditions on and surrounding the island of Maui
  • Led ground school for UAS Part 107 certifications

Horse Wrangler and Backcountry Guide

Dickson Outfitters
07.2019 - 10.2019
  • Enrolled in a three week guide school in June 2019 and was hired for the season
  • Horse wrangler, cook, assistant guide, promoted to lead guide at the end of the season

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering -

University of Colorado, Boulder
08.2024

Skills

  • HTML
  • MatLAB
  • TIG welding
  • Git
  • JS
  • Leadership
  • Laboratory Testing

Extracurricular

CU Sounding Rocket Laboratory, University of Colorado

  • Started with the team in fall of 2022 working on thermal analysis of liquid

      bipropellant TCA, and creating CAD drawings for required hardware

  • Selected as Sub-team lead after a semester of involvement and lead a team of 9 individuals on work related to ground control
  • Lead work on LabVIEW state machine for static fire and launch testing, as well as transducer and thermocouple calibration and integration into the system

Hobbies

  • Bowhunting
  • Mountain biking
  • Kitesurfing
  • Fly fishing

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Colorado
06.2024 - 08.2024

Software Engineer Intern

Privateer Space
07.2023 - 08.2023

Helicopter Flight Instructor

Go-Fly Maui
06.2023 - 08.2023

Horse Wrangler and Backcountry Guide

Dickson Outfitters
07.2019 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering -

University of Colorado, Boulder
M. Lucas Chernoff