Adrian Buitron Boada

Experience

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  Office of Equity Diversity and Inclusion

  May 2020 - Jul 2020

  Logistics Assistant

  Assisted with the logistics of the UndocuGrad Conference in 2020 hosted by the Office of Services for Undocumented Students and the Office of Equity Diversity and Inclusion.

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  Immigrants Rising

  Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Catalyst Fund Fellowship

  Participated in discussions and workshops about leadership development. Proposed the idea of a mentorship program for high school students from marginalized communities in the Central Valley of California to help them achieve their educational goals. Currently a member of the 2021 cohort.

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  Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

  Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  Student Lead intern ambassador and logistic organizer. Found solutions for small businesses in the Merced County area, boosted California Covid-19 Relief applications for non-English speakers and maintained/troubleshooted chamber's website. Served as a UC Merced ambassador as part of the Projects With Purpose program. Helped the MCHCC to prepare series of webinars for active members in the organization. Contacted small business owners for assistance with resources that the chamber offered at no cost.Assisted other fellow students with administrative tasks and translated documents from English to Spanish.

  • UC Merced Ambassador

    Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  • UC Merced Ambassador

    Jan 2021 - May 2021
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  CITRIS and the Banatao Institute

  Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Student Fellow

  * Learned valuable experiences with UC Merced professors and administration. * Had open discussions about grad school and research experience.* Was introduced to Google engine & met in a weekly basis to participate in workshops.

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  NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2021

  Lucy Student Pipeline Acceleration enhanced proposal writing and evaluation experience through their respective academy. During the one-semester course, a team of multi-located college students drafted and proposed a project for underwater exploration using a mass spectrometer used to search biological signs of microscopic life. Participated in the revision of proposals through a panel of students and gave meaningful feedback to 4 different projects and their concepts. Learned and applied Computer-Aided Design skills into the drafting of a mass spectrometer box that searched for ten thousand dollars in funding for a prototype during the proposal section of the program. Show less

  • NASA L'SPACE: Mission Concept Academy

    May 2021 - Sept 2021

  • NASA L'SPACE Academy Proposal Writing & Evaluation Experience (NPWEE)

    Jan 2021 - May 2021
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  Code the Dream

  May 2021 - Jul 2021

  Student

  Intensive course that covers website development using JavaScript basics, Git, HTML basics, CSS basics, and AJAX basics.

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  Services for Undocumented Students

  Aug 2021 - Feb 2024

  Student Coordinator

  Website Maintenance and Event Logistics: Skillfully managed website upkeep and coordinated workshops and events for UC Merced students, fostering an inclusive environment regardless of their citizenship status.Volunteer Program Management: Oversaw a volunteer program, efficiently tracking hours using Microsoft Teams and task assignments via Trello, ensuring seamless operations and effective utilization of resources.Student Mentorship and Resource Promotion: Conducted presentations and one-on-one mentorship sessions, guiding students in their career pathways and professional goals. Actively promoted free legal services, student success funds, and various support programs to enhance student success. Show less

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  CITRIS and the Banatao Institute

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Student Intern

  Collaborated with administrative leadership to organize workshops and secure speakers for speed talks, contributing to the seamless execution of events.Orchestrated diverse discussions and presentations on technology and innovation Meticulously planned events and developed comprehensive agendas.Demonstrated effective communication skills by drafting emails and managing correspondence between vendors and administration, ensuring smooth coordination.Facilitated weekly cohort meetings, fostering a conducive environment for program participants and actively contributing to the program's success. Show less

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  University of California, Merced

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Research Fellow (CAMP - UROC)

  Conducted research based on Autonomous driving vehicles and LiDAR sensors with potential applications as automatization and delivery tasks in campus and university environments. Successfully implemented automatic emergency braking systems that activated when the car reached a short distance from an obstacle. Finished first phase of a long-term project that is still in development and presented the results on a symposium held by UROC by the end of the Summer.

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  Global Mentorship Initiative

  Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

  Mentee

  Partnered with a mentor and currently receiving courses for professional development and personal growth.

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  UCM Office of Technology Innovation and Industry Relations (OTIIR)

  Nov 2022 - Feb 2024

  Intellectual Property & Technology Intern

  Collaborated with the Senior Intellectual Property Attorney at UC Merced to manage patent applications, safeguarding professors' inventions and fostering innovation.Facilitated the administration of the NSF i-Corps program, including website management, budget preparation, and approvals from the Office of Business, enabling students to represent the university at conferences and drive industry connections.Supported research and technology development initiatives by assisting the Senior Intellectual Property Officer with patent documentation, in-part forms, and creating drawings using Microsoft Visio Studio to enhance collaboration with industry partners. Show less

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  AAHHE - American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education

  Nov 2022 - Oct 2023

  Undergraduate Research Fellow

  Member of the 2022-2023 Cohort, representing dedication to academic and professional growth.Participated as an Undergraduate Fellow at the 2023 AAHHE Conference, gaining valuable insights through sessions on the graduate school experience, panels, and GRE test practice.Actively engaged in discussions and opportunities for personal and academic development.

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  Caris, Inc.

  Dec 2022 - Jun 2023

  Mechanical Engineering Lab Assistant

  Carried out pure-titanium anodization for parts and tested their electrical conductivity until achieving dielectric state.Upgraded a secondary control panel for sensors and electrical components using Solidworks and 3D printing.Trusted with confidential documents and actively contributed to design efforts in Solidworks for parts essential in the prototyping process. Additionally, diligently documented laboratory results and followed hazard mitigation procedures.

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  Open Avenues Career Pathways

  Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

  Student Consultant

  Collaborated with the Head Engineer in the development of a cutting-edge Hydrogen Cell Fuel Tank System for Class 8 Trucks, ensuring compliance with international regulations and meeting specified requirements. Proficiently utilized Microsoft Visio for creating detailed P&ID diagrams. Presented findings by elucidating the various system components and valves, substantiated by thorough mathematical analyses and numerical data.

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  UCM Innovation + Design Hub

  Jul 2023 - Feb 2024

  Blackstone Launchpad Innovation & Design Intern

  Assisted and enhanced the "Innovation & Design Hub + Blackstone" website, ensuring a user-friendly and informative online platform for students seeking entrepreneurial resources.Promoted and contributed to the success of the annual ideas competition in partnership with Blackstone, securing essential funding for student ideas.Delivered engaging presentations on LinkedIn and professionalism, equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed for professional success.

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  Valley Institute for Sustainability, Technology & Agriculture

  Feb 2024 - now

  Inclusive Innovation Specialist in Climate Smart Agriculture

  Engage with farmers to identify and address their issues through innovative engineering solutions. Focus on understanding their unique challenges and developing practical applications.Develop solutions that are equitably accessible to both small and large farms. Ensure these innovations promote sustainability and efficiency across diverse farming operations.Assist with events that inspire undergraduates to explore agri-tech. Facilitate networking opportunities and provide guidance on industry trends and technologies.Network with industry partners to commercialize innovative ideas. Collaborate to bring new technologies and methodologies to market, benefiting the agricultural community.Apply CRM survey techniques to create a comprehensive database. Leverage this data to gain insights and drive informed decision-making.Utilize SQL and Python libraries for data analysis. Conduct thorough analyses to support research and innovation initiatives. Show less

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  Open Avenues Career Pathways

  Feb 2024 - Apr 2024

  Student Consultant

  Contracted with Forensic Rock to support the analysis of Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems in Tesla Model 3 vehicles.Conducted thorough data analysis on real-world FCW/AEB data, extracting insights into trends, patterns, and variations.Delivered conclusive insights supported by data analysis regarding the performance of FCW/AEB systems in Tesla Model 3 vehicles.Acquired proficiency in technical terminology and learned to utilize VBOX test suite software for analysis. Additionally, proficient in generating graphical representations and conducting mathematical analyses using Excel. Show less