Sevy Swift

Experience

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  Robotics Camp Educational Products & Services

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

  Robotics Summer Camp Counselor

  -Instructed class in designing, building, and programming of Lego Mindstorms robots.-Helped kids understand building techniques such as gears, friction, and center of gravity-Led outdoor games and activities

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  Mines Robotics Club

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

  As VP, Sevy was in charge of running logistics on competitions, supplying resources to students making robots, supporting the president, and most importantly building structure to ensure longevity of Mines Robotics Club. As treasurer Sevy directly managed and helped grow the club budget from $0 to $10,000 per year. He was heavily involved in raising funds from donors and through philanthropy. For two years, Sevy communicated, spent, and successfully tracked all robotics expenditures.

  • Vice President

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Treasurer

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
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  Colorado School of Mines

  Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Sevy assisted with lectures and answered student questions and mentored students coding MatLab and engineering working prototypes. A peer mentor teaches CSM 101 (Freshman Success Seminar). This class instructs first years on how to succeed and become acquainted with Colorado School of Mines. The class is taught by two students and a faculty mentor who are resources for first years to learn about all aspects of student life. Sevy often meets with his mentees and gives them advice on succeeding at Mines and getting involved.

  • Intro to Mechanical Engineering Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2017 - May 2017

  • Peer Mentor

    Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
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  Maker Society

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Director of Programming

  Sevy learned how to operate the new makerspace tools and created and taught workshops to over 200 students.

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  Geotech Environmental Equipment, Inc.

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Engineering Intern

  - Completed R&D projects involving laying composite materials and silicone rubber molding and casting.- Created SolidWorks parts and drawings for use in production and applied QR/QC on the production floor.

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  Colorado School of Mines

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2017

  Peer Mentor

  A peer mentor teaches CSM 101 (Freshman Success Seminar). This class instructs first years on how to succeed and become acquainted with Colorado School of Mines. The class is taught by two students and a faculty mentor who are resources for first years to learn about all aspects of student life. Sevy often meets with his mentees and gives them advice on succeeding at Mines and getting involved.

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  Maker Society

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Maker Society believes in the mission that "Anyone Can Make Anything".As President, Sevy Swift lead the creation and execution of this mission. The team developed resources to allow hands-on learning for all members of the Mines community. The team accomplished this mission through: - 'Space Captains' a paid position in the makerspace was created.- Club expanded from two to fourteen 3D printers.- MakerMart, a campus electronics store, was opened.- The officer team grew from five active members to twelve! - A website was built: www.minesmakersociety.com- Several workshops inside and outside of Mines occurred Show less

  • President

    Jun 2017 - May 2018

  • Maker 'Space Captain'

    Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
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  Prehensile Technologies

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Design Engineering Intern

  - Designed, manufactured, wired, debugged, and assembled a prototype robotic over-bed table in nine weeks. - Became extremely proficient in product purchasing, SolidWorks, G-Code, CNC operation, and debugging. - Helped pitch a fully-functional prototype to the management team of a major medical device company.

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  Colorado School of Mines

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  Sevy Swift was elected by the Colorado School of Mines student body (undergraduate and graduate) to represent them to the Board of Trustees. He also disseminates to student governments (USG/GSG) and the student body important decisions made by the Trustees pertaining to tuition, fees, capital plans, new programs, and other student concerns.Sevy Swift was elected for two terms. A peer mentor teaches CSM 101 (Freshman Success Seminar). This class instructs first years on how to succeed and become acquainted with Colorado School of Mines. The class is taught by two students and a faculty mentor who are resources for first years to learn about all aspects of student life. Sevy often meets with his mentees and gives them advice on succeeding at Mines and getting involved. An Oredigger-Camp counselor helps organize and run a camp in the mountains of Colorado for new Mines students just before they come to college. The magic of camp is the community that is formed between the new members of the Mines community.

  • Board of Trustees Student Body Representative

    Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Peer Mentor

    Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Oredigger-Camp Counselor

    Aug 2018 - Aug 2018
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  Maker Society

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Senior Advisor

  As an experienced member of Maker Society (former President), Sevy provides guidance and connections to current leaders of Maker Society.

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  Labrador Systems, Inc.

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2023

  - Spearheaded the detailed mechanical product requirements and helped guide the product development lifecycle.- Given a safety first mindset, documented the safety requirements and failure modes. Designed 15 test plans and built assembly fixtures to iterate the design and improve user safety. - Led the DFM robot communication with a US-based factory for 18 months.- Ensured functionality and presented the product in media videos and at eight shows (including three CESs). - Iteratively designed in ten months a works-like-looks-like robot with ten functional sub-assemblies and 800+ parts using SolidWorks 3D CAD, 2D drawings GD&T, and team ideation. - Personally prototyped and built six robots using 3D printing, machine shop tools, and part purchasing.- Interfaced with builders and vendors to order parts that were silicone molded, CNCd, and welded.- Ensured prototype reliability in pilot studies through recurrent servicing and documentation.

  • Mechanical Engineer

    Jan 2021 - Oct 2023

  • Junior Mechanical Engineer

    Oct 2019 - Dec 2020
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  Pronto

  Apr 2024 - now

  Mechanical Engineer