Projects
September 2022 - September 2025
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- Ongoing
- Completed
Resume
As of September 2025
Education
BSc Mechanical Engineering
Expected May 2026
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- Honors Program GPA: 3.72
- Finite Element Analysis and Design EML4507
- Numerical Methods of Engineering Analysis EGM3344
- Design and Manufacturing Laboratory EML2322L
- Dean's List: Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024
Related Coursework:
International Baccalaureate
Aug 2020 - May 2022
United World Colleges Dilijan, Armenia
- Robotics club leader
- Bilingual Diploma
Engagement & Service
Aerodynamics System Engineer
August 2022 – September 2024
Forumula SAE Team, University of Florida | Gainesville, FL
- Introduced an innovative curved wing design, achieving a 14% reduction in weight and an 8% increase in aerodynamic efficiency, improving the car's lap time by an estimated 5%.
- Performed over 300 CFD design manager analysis on rear wing elements with STAR-CCM+, optimizing airflow and increasing downforce by 10%.
- Led fabrication of over 20 carbon-fiber composite components, reducing material waste by 15% through optimized cutting and layering techniques.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
August 2023 – Present
The Art and Science of Astrophotography, University of Florida | Gainesville, FL
- Graded photojournals and provided helpful feedback.
- Assisted instructors in preparing the class telescopes, supporting students during class, and post-processing deep space images.
Coach and Team Leader
May 2023 – August 2023
Armath Laboratories, Yerevan, Armenia
- Championed as the team's representative at diverse conferences and events.
- Taught 30+ younger members the basics of engineering
Work Experience
Research and Development Engineer
May 2025 - Present
IDS, Yerevan, Armenia
- Led end-to-end R&D for a new UAV prototype, from concept evaluation to CAD prototyping, integrating SolidWorks, STAR-CCM+, XFLR5, and ANSYS to optimize aerodynamics, stability and structural efficiency.
- Developed and validated a state-space control model in MATLAB using stability derivatives from Design Manager, reducing prototyping cycles by 30% (3 months) and introducing a new prototyping methodology to the company.
- Conducted FEA and applied pressure-map data from CFD simulations to decrease prototype material costs by 16%, while delivering a manufacturable small-scale prototype for proof-of-concept validation.
Mechanical Design Engineer
September 2024 - Present
UF Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville
- Designed a high fidelity spine implant using SolidWorks and did stress analysis using ANSYS, improving ease of use, manufacturability time by 11% and projected product lifespan.
- Enhanced implant durability, resulting in an increase in performance stability over previous designs.
Mechanical Design Engineering Intern (NDA)
May 2024 - August 2024
Davaro Defense Systems, Yerevan, Armenia
- Conducted computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element (FE) analysis on UAV prototypes, enhancing vehicle dynamic stability by 9% during initial flight tests.
- Introduced a new combustion analysis method using FLOW-3D, reducing analysis time by 25%and dramatically improving accuracy.
- Improved UAV model manufacturability, reducing production time by 12% and saving 8% on material costs.
Let's get Personal 😊
Learn about my hobbies and interests!
1. How do I spend my free time?
F in Engineering stands for "free time".
2. What is my secret talent?
I can do a great Donald Duck impression!
3. Fun fact most people don't know about me?
I love doing photography, especially night and sky photography.