Blake Iwaisako

Experience

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  Pch Litho Inc

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2019

  Shipping Receiving Clerk

  Worked with management to track incoming and outgoing shipments. This helped organize and streamline several processes including pre-press (new incoming jobs) and bindery (labeling outgoing jobs).

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  NCAA

  Sept 2019 - Sept 2021

  Student Athlete
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  TaylorMade Golf Company

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2021

  Golf Ball R&D Intern

  Worked with TaylorMade Golf and the EnVision Maker Studio to design a prototype for their Golf Ball R&D department. Received an honorarium from UCSD for my work.

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  UC San Diego

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2023

  Student Staff at the EnVision Maker Studio

  Maintain 3D printers (FDM), CO2 Laser Cutters, CNC Routers, and various prototyping equipment. Teach engineering students how to use the equipment available and create their projects.

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  UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering

  Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  Hands-on Prototyping, Fabrication and Manufacturing Certification Program Co-Founder

  Pioneered a new certification program focusing on projects involving mechanical engineering and embedded systems. Designed and taught project-based curricula teaching CAD design, robotic operating systems, and embedded communication using ESP32.

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  Sound Imaging

  Jun 2023 - now

  -> Led a team of engineers and enacted engineering design solutions for MRI-Safe medical devices.-> Regularly maintained manufacturing documentation such as SOP's, work instructions, and process flow charts.-> Collaborated with overseas and local manufacturing companies to continuously improve manufacturing capabilities. -> Worked with entire product development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. -> Incorporated ergonomic designs and precise tolerances for devices that enhance comfort, safety, and accuracy during MRI procedures.

  • Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Mechanical Engineer

    Jun 2023 - Dec 2023