German Sedano Szaharcsuk

Aerospace engineering student | Passionate about 3D modelling, aerodynamics & design optimisation | Open to placements & experience

London, England, United Kingdom

About

I am an Aerospace Engineering student driven by a fascination with how things move through the world, and how to make them move better. My academic focus centers on the intersection of aerodynamics, structural efficiency, and computational design, where I look to turn engineering theory into high-performance realities. Right now, my technical approach is built around learning and implementing three core pillars: 3D modelling, aerodynamics, and design optimisation. I am developing my skills in translating complex geometric concepts into precise digital assets, ensuring manufacturability and tight spatial integration. Alongside this, I am diving deep into analyzing fluid behaviors and flow physics to optimize aerodynamic performance and minimize drag. By leveraging computational tools and topology optimization, I am actively learning how to strip away excess mass while maximizing structural integrity across my projects. Driven by data and physics, I thrive on the challenge of making systems lighter, faster, and more efficient. I am eager to keep applying this toolkit to complex engineering challenges and collaborate with teams pushing the boundaries of modern design.

Experience

  • Head Waiter at Fiume Restaurant
    Mar 2025 - Sep 2025 · 7 mos

    Delivered exceptional front-of-house service within a fast-paced, high-end dining environment at Battersea Power Station. Managed guest experiences seamlessly from arrival to departure, maintaining a strong focus on attentiveness, efficiency, and genuine hospitality. In this role, I provided knowledgeable menu guidance and curated wine pairings to elevate the restaurant's authentic identity while coordinating directly with kitchen and bar teams to optimize order accuracy and fast-track service delivery. Additionally, I managed guest reservations, high-profile requests, and complex dietary requirements with strict professionalism. I also oversaw the cleanliness, presentation, and organization of front-of-house service zones to luxury standards while handling financial transactions and successfully resolving guest concerns to maximize customer retention.

  • Food Server at The Ivy Collection
    Jun 2024 - Dec 2024 · 7 mos

    Executed high-volume food and beverage service within a premium, fast-moving restaurant group. I successfully balanced demanding academic schedules with consistent weekly shifts, demonstrating strong personal accountability and a committed work ethic. During my tenure, I adapted rapidly to fluid operating conditions by frequently deploying to alternative site locations to cover critical staffing shortages. This required building immediate rapport and integrating smoothly with unfamiliar, cross-functional service teams across different properties. Throughout every shift, I maintained premium brand standards and delivery speeds under high-pressure, peak-volume conditions while cultivating strong professional networks across multiple regional sites within the hospitality group.

  • Food Server at DUKE HOTELS LIMITED
    Sep 2018 - Sep 2023 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    Progressed through a series of increasingly responsible positions over a long-term tenure within a dynamic hotel operations environment. I advanced from entry-level support roles up to a supervisor position, gaining an exhaustive understanding of comprehensive hospitality workflows. Throughout this progression, I executed multifaceted duties encompassing barback operations, mixology, food expediting, and front-of-house service. Upon promotion to supervisory responsibilities, I led team shifts, delegated tasks, and ensured strict adherence to hotel policies. I also trained and mentored junior staff members in customer service excellence and operational safety while gaining foundational, hands-on insight into total venue management, stock support, and back-of-house food preparation.

  • Food Server at Mowgli Street Food
    Oct 2022 - Feb 2023 · 5 mos

    Maintained a high-performance, full-time service role within a vibrant, fast-paced street food concept during peak seasonal trading periods. Concurrent with this role, I maintained active part-time responsibilities at a separate venue, proving excellent operational stamina and dedication. I successfully balanced dense, concurrent shift schedules across two distinct hospitality brands without compromising service quality. Thriving in this high-turnover dining environment allowed me to master rapid order taking, efficient table rotation, and engaging menu explanations while maintaining high energy and precision during intense holiday rushes and peak-volume dining windows.

  • Mechanic at North Hinksey Garage
    Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Gained comprehensive, hands-on technical experience in automotive systems and diagnostic engineering through a rigorous practical placement. I partnered closely with senior technicians to inspect, service, and repair passenger vehicles to strict regulatory safety standards. This involved assisting with and observing formal MOT inspections to verify roadworthiness and structural compliance. I performed deep mechanical teardowns, dismantling complex components to access, isolate, and repair internal system failures. Additionally, I executed routine preventative maintenance services, including fluid flushes, brake overhauls, and electrical system checks, and was eventually trusted to independently diagnose faults, resolve mechanical failures, and perform verified repairs prior to final client handover.