Shriya Patel

Experience

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  Z'Tejas

  Jun 2018 - Nov 2020

  Hostess
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  AeroDesign Team at USC

  Aug 2020 - now

  Responsible for all aircraft integration, troubleshooting, and maintenance throughout the season for 5+ versions of competition aircraft. Manufacturing skills utilized in this role include:- Making foam-core tails- Making "built-up" wings - semi-monocoque structures- Composite layups- Servo testing and integration- ESC and LiPo battery wiring - Transmitter configuration- & more!Analysis skills utilized in this role include: - Analyzing Drag Polars- Analyzing performance trade studies- Checking Power calculations Show less Running point on keeping the lab a safe and efficient environment for the team, as well as providing flexural assistance. This assistance ranges from assisting members with their responsibilities to ensuring timely completion of building and testing. Manufacturing skills utilized in this role include: - Making foam-core tails- Making "built-up" wings - semi-monocoque structures- Composite layups- Servo integration- & more! Analysis skills utilized in this role include: - Analyzing Drag Polars - Analyzing Performance trade studies Show less

  • Crew Chief

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Lab Manager

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Chief Engineer Apprentice

    Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

  • General Member

    Aug 2020 - Apr 2022
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  Kalahari Resorts & Conventions

  Nov 2020 - Oct 2022

  Kitchen Manager
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  University of Southern California

  Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

  Using knowledge and skills gained from taking the USC AME 105 (Introduction to Aerospace Engineering)course in my previous year to help students with their coursework and excel in the class through feedback on assignments. Taught by Professor Geoffrey Spedding.

  • Course Producer - Introduction to Aerospace Engineering

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Undergraduate Researcher

    Dec 2020 - Oct 2021
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  University of Southern California

  Aug 2022 - now

  Course Producer for the AME 261: Basics of Flight Mechanics course offered at USC by Professor Saakar Byahut. Work experience ranges from grading, office hours, and assignment production. By using knowledge and skills gained from taking the courses in the past, I am able to help students with their coursework & excel in the class through feedback on assignments & office hours to help students fix mistakes & solidify understanding of basic concepts taught regarding reading and developing lift/drag polars, understanding and using basic performance equations, developing standard atmosphere models, etc. Show less Course Producer for the AME 302: Dynamic Systems course offered at USC by Professor Inna Abramova. Work experience ranges from grading homework assignments, quizzes & projects, hosting office hours, and assignment production. By using knowledge and skills gained from taking the courses in the past, I am able to help students with their coursework & excel in the class through feedback on assignments & office hours to help students fix mistakes & solidify understanding of basic concepts taught regarding developing state-space models, governing equations, block diagrams, etc., for dynamic systems. Show less

  • Course Producer: Basics of Flight Mechanics

    Jan 2023 - now

  • USC Viterbi K12 Mission Science Instructor

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Laboratory Technician

    Jan 2023 - now

  • NSBE Jr. Undergraduate Assistant

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Course Producer: Dynamic Systems

    Aug 2023 - Jan 2024

  • USC Viterbi K12 STEM Summer Camp Instructor

    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  • USC Viterbi K12 STEM Club Instructor

    Aug 2022 - Aug 2023