Jay Patel

Experience

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  Funding Bright Futures

  Aug 2015 - now

  Founder & CEO

  Funding Bright Futures is a nonprofit organization based in New York City working to raise funds for scholarships for underprivileged children around the globe.

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  Suraj Patel for US Congress

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Suraj Patel Congressional Campaign

  Assisted Patel’s progressive campaign to represent NY’s 12th District. Promoted voter registration and aided in on-ground marketing campaign.

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  Kinetik

  Jul 2020 - Mar 2021

  Project Manager

  Project manager during the development phase of the online startup working to create a video-hosting platform. Tasked with identifying markets and target audiences along with connecting with influencers to promote the company's services.

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  Prolifics

  Aug 2020 - Sept 2020

  Intern

  Gained experience in IBM Blockchain networks. Completed IBM Blockchain certificates, and help create Blockchain networks using TypeScript

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  Startup Exchange at Georgia Tech

  Aug 2021 - Apr 2024

  Operational Director

  Director of Logistics and Events. Organizer for events including Startup Exchange's various Hackathons

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  Georgia Tech VIP Program

  Dec 2022 - Jun 2023

  Undergraduate Research Assistant - AutoBots

  Involved in creating autonomous mobile robots focused on performing non-trivial tasks

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  Georgia Institute of Technology

  Aug 2023 - Jan 2024

  Undergraduate Research Assistant - Aerial Robotics and Experimental Autonomy Lab

  Helped Design an autonomous drone capture system under the guidance of Aerospace Professor Dr. Jonathan RogersImproved drone through CAD work and rigorous testingUse Raspberry Pi to control the autonomous drone

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  GE Aerospace

  Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

  Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain Intern

  Assisted in the manufacturing of rotating parts for jet and turboprop engines.Contributed to the production and problem-solving of non-conformances for designated parts.Implemented methods and procedures to reinstate aged WIP jet engine components.

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  Lucid Motors

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Program Management Intern - Supply Chain

  Managed unsourced commodities for the Lucid Gravity SUV ProgramPresented weekly in program reviews for Lucid Gravity Program for executive team and key stakeholdersDeveloped Powertrain and BIW sourcing timelines to ensure readiness for start of productionCoordinated between engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to run tool tryouts