Matthew McDermott

518-466-8503 50 Winthrop Ave, Medford, MA 02155 |matthew.mcdermott@tufts.edu

Online portfolio: http://mcdermatt.weebly.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-mcdermott-05a97612a

Objective
To obtain a summer internship in Mechanical Engineering that will utilize my strong design, fabrication and analytical skills.

Education
Tufts University, Medford, MA May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Human Factors Engineering
GPA: 2.9/4.0, GPA 3.1/4.0 excluding Fall 2016, Deans List Fall 2015
Coursework:
Mechanical Design & Fabrication Thermodynamics Applied Mechanics-Strengths Engineering Management Fluid
Mechanics Engineering Materials Machine Design Inventive Design Mechanics-Statics & Dynamics Intro to Electrical
Systems Computer Tools-Musicians

Employment
Fabrication and Teaching Assistant, Tufts University ME Department September 2017-present
Fabrication & Teaching Assistant for sophomore Mechanical Fabrication and Design students
Train students to use fabrication equipment safely. Assist with design & fabrication projects, including prototype builds
Bray Lab Summer Intern, Tufts University May 2017-August 2017
Carry out individual projects to explore capabilities of various rapid prototyping methods
Design and fabricate parts to specifications using machine tools such as mills and lathes

Relevant Project Experience

Homemade Camera Lens: Independent project Fall 2017
Self-taught mathematics behind lenses and optics. Used 3D printer and lathe to fabricate working prototype.
Ergonomic Dish Scraper: Mechanical Design and Fabrication, Tufts University Spring 2017
Designed and fabricated a proof-of-concept prototype for a dish scraper. The design challenge was to create a grip that was
comfortable for all users.
MBTA Command Chair: Intro to Human Factors, Tufts University Fall 2016
Used Autodesk Inventor to redesign the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) vehicle command chair.

Skills
Computer: SolidWorks, MATLAB, Edgecam, Autodesk Inventor, REAPER, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Adobe
Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), C++
Rapid Prototyping: Built and tested mechanical systems, devices and components using 3D printer; experience with CAD, CNC.
Machine Shop: Experience with mill, CNC machine, drill press, band saw, lathe, laser cutter, CNC router, & basic hand tools.

Entrepreneurship Experience
D80/Dadfrat, co-founder, Niskayuna, NY 2016-Present
Conceived and launched a branded line of streetwear and built sales using social media. Researched low cost solutions for
materials and manufacturing processes. Managed a team of seven.
Dillo Digits, co-founder, Niskayuna, NY 2014-2015
Within a team of three, conceived, designed and developed a prototype for a glove insert to help prevent lacrosse goalies
from hand injury. Designed prototype part using 3D CAD model & created prototype parts using 3D printer. Created and
assembled test fixtures. Developed test metrics and evaluated new designs. Patent pending for design.

Leadership & Additional Interests

Varsity Cross Country & Varsity Indoor/Outdoor Track, Head Life Guard and Swim Instructor (Loon Lake & Brant Lake Beaches,
Horicon, NY, Summers 2015, 2016), Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, hiking, mountain and road biking, photography