Matthew

Mechanical Engineering undergraduate student at Purdue University with extensive hands-on experience in motorsports, multi-body simulation, and precision fabrication. Proven track record of leadership in competitive engineering, serving as Team Principal for Triangle Racing and a Driver for Purdue FSAE. Adept at leveraging data acquisition tools (MoTeC i2 Pro, Race Studio 3) and simulation software to optimize chassis performance and driver development.

Fabricator at Page Customs (2024-06 – 2024-09)

• Designed and manufactured bespoke parts for classic and performance cars in a rigorous shop environment.
• Executed precision metal shaping, welding, and machining tasks across diverse auto manufacturers, ranging from Chevrolet to Porsche.
• Resolved complex mechanical fitment and engineering challenges through hands-on troubleshooting and iterative fabrication.

Service Technician at Amos Equipment Repair (2023-06 – 2023-08)

• Developed technical application, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills for farm and garden equipment.
• Performed systematic mechanical repairs and maintenance on multi-system engines and hydraulic assemblies to ensure peak operational reliability.

Driver / Setup & Simulation Engineer at Purdue FSAE (2025-09 – Present)

• Evaluated vehicle handling characteristics through on-track driver feedback, correlating subjective driving dynamics with objective telemetry and setup adjustments.
• Optimized multi-body vehicle and tire simulation models using CAD kinematics data to improve simulator fidelity and driver training correlation.

Team Principal at Triangle Racing (2025-09 – Present)

• Director of all team programs including race engineering, powertrain, strategy, marketing, and media. Led a factory supported karting team competing across the Midwest US, including Purdue University events.
• Applied data-driven chassis setup and engineering principles to optimize performance and driver development.

Data Acquisition Systems Integration at Vertically Integrated Projects - Autonomous Motorsports at Purdue (2025-09 – 2026-05)

• Integrated data acquisition systems with AI driver model for feedback and reaction training for Purdue's Autonomous Karting Series (AKS) entrant.
• Utilized Matlab/Simulink and constructed the foundation for driver model adaptation to physical handling characteristics derivative from kart dynamics adjustments.

Team Captain & Drive Coach at First Robotics Challenge - The Junkyard Dogs (2022-09 – 2025-05)

• Led Goochland High School's 30-member robotics team across design, manufacturing, electrical, programming, and marketing subteams.
• Guided the team to an event win, finalist finishes, and two Robotics World Championship appearances.

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering – Purdue University (2029-05)

Associate of Science – Reynolds Community College (2025-05)