Springfield-Branson, Missouri Area
My name is Jacob Keller, but my peers call me Jake. I am from Upstate New York and decided to study at the University of Florida to put myself in an entirely new environment. I strive to push myself outside my comfort zone, expand my knowledge and understanding and create a diverse set of skills to help me succeed in the future. I have a passion for knowledge and drive to use what I have learned to benefit society and advance it technologically. I value integrity most in an individual, so in the academic field and any extracurricular I partake in, I hold myself to this standard. I am a passionate and ambitious student whose caring nature creates an environment that facilitates growth and development of a team as a whole. As I continue to learn about technologies of the future, the more I want to be at the forefront. As an ever-learning senior mechanical engineer, I hope to make connections with individuals who will teach me new skills and broaden my scope and understanding of advancing technologies. I hope to learn aspects of business to share my ideas, but also have a strong grasp on developing topics within the engineering field. I desire to solve problems, in small cases and at large, and see the positive impact I can make on society.
Researched bass boat design trends and direction; identified standout features used by Bassmaster Elite Series professional anglers Utilized CATIA 3DX surface modeling, solid modeling and sheet metal design for prototyping with a focus on improved tackle storage and organization on fiberglass fishing boats Worked directly with plants and suppliers to get parts from early prototyping phases to production Conducted on the water testing for new products and prototypes; provided detailed feedback for future iterations
Utilized SOLIDWORKS and Blender to develop an assistive device specifically fit for a recipient to more easily play violin and another to aid in the use of a variety of cooking utensils Volunteered at Hand Camp by Hands to Love to meet families of children with upper limb differences, present information regarding adaptive devices and work directly with recipients to make modifications to their devices as needed
Coordinated with a team of engineers to research and design an adaptive fishing device for those with upper limb differences
Event coordinator for housing goals and fostering a sense of community for 45 residents On-Call supervisor for complaints and emergencies within residential halls.