Parker Knopf
Innovative,
skilled,
driven
Contact Info
READY TO INNOVATE
Ready to apply my knowledge, expertise, and tenacity to any field of engineering in an effort to make the world a better place.
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About Me
Innovative, Administrative, Tenacious
My senior class in high school voted me most likely to become the next Elon Musk. Throughout high school career, my passion for the sciences, math, and engineering matured with a clear focus to continue forward in pursuing cutting edge technology and innovation. My passion ultimately led to leadership in almost everything I involved myself in, with a trend that continues to this day. I graduated with my masters in mechanical engineering with an emphasis in controls and mechatronics. I have held internships at Hologic and Valitus Technologies as well as a summer research position under professor Morimoto for medical soft robotics.
Although by both appearance and paper, I hold the characteristics of being a nerd, this is not my entire story. I am a two time MVP for my high school’s water polo team. I continued to play competitive water polo at my men’s club team leading it as the clubs president. I believe my active lifestyle significantly influences my character, actions, and performance.
I can confidently say I am who I am today because of the household I was raised in. I mostly contribute my identity to my strong family connection and association with the Christian faith. Supportive parents have provided the initial spark that has with personal dedication rocketed me into who I am today.
Qualifications
Unparalleled, Experienced, Determined
Education
COLLEGIATE
UC San Diego
Mechanical Engineering Major, BS | 2019-2023
GPA: 3.891
Courses Taken
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MAE 3 | Intro/Engineering Graphcs&Desn
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MAE 8 | MATLAB Program for Engr Analys
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MAE 11 | Thermodynamics
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MAE 131A/B | Solid Mechanics
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MAE 105 | Intro to Mathematical Physics
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MAE 148 | Autonomous Vehicles
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MAE 170 | Experimental Design
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MAE 20 | Elements of Materials Science
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MAE 30A | Kinematics
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MAE 30B | Dynamics
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MAE 101A/B/C | Thermo Fluid Dynamics
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MAE 143A | Signals and Systems
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MAE 143B | Controls
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MAE 107 | Computational Methods
Programs
TECHNICAL SKILLS
License
CERTIFICATIONS
Solidworks Mechanical Design
Professional (CSWP)
June, 2020
Jetson AI Specialist
Nvidia DLI Certificate
March, 2022
Photoshop Certified Associate
May, 2019
Awards
MEDALS
SkillsUSA Automated Manufacturing Technology
National Gold Medalist
Board of Education Student Recognition
High Degree of Achievement
UCSD MAE Modeling Competition
1st Place | 2 Man Team
Principal's Award
Unique award to a Student of his choosing
SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing
State Silver Medalist
UCSD MAE Robotic Competition
1st Place | 3 Man Team
Science Fair
District Gold Medalist