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David Lee Wortham III

Chicago

Summary

Engineering Student specializing in mechatronics and robotics at University of Illinois-Chicago. Developed interactive animatronic systems integrating hardware and software, utilizing Arduino Uno and custom circuitry. Created a motion-tracking unit for real-time user interaction, combining physics knowledge with hands-on 3D modeling and design skills to tackle complex engineering challenges.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Member of NPU Engineering Club

North Park University Physics and Engineering Department (PHEN)
Chicago
09.2021 - 05.2025
  • Competed in a Bridge Building Competition
  • Showcased a 3D printer
  • Explored a nearby mechanical contracting firm

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2027

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

North Park University
Chicago, IL
05-2025

Skills

  • 3D modeling
  • SOLIDWORKS
  • Onshape
  • Energy2D
  • Arduino coding
  • Circuit board diagnostics
  • Control circuit troubleshooting
  • Equipment maintenance
  • NIST
  • PeaceSoftware
  • Microsoft Office

Leadership And Volunteer Experience

  • Member, Nourishing Hope, Chicago, IL, 03/24, Present, Worked with a group of over 30 individuals whose aim is to package food for those in government-funded housing.
  • President, Black Student Union (North Park University), Chicago, IL, 04/22, 05/25, Managing a club's yearly budget, including cash flows, costs and expenditures, Hosted events meant to further the post-college phase of a student's life., Collaborated with various organizations on events meant to bring about a fun community on campus., Resolved management issues throughout the year to ensure the club follows university regulations

Engineering Experience

Member of NPU Engineering Club, North Park University Physics and Engineering Department (PHEN), Chicago, IL, 09/21, 05/25, Participated in a Bridge Building Competition, Performed a 3D Printer Showcase activity, Visited a nearby mechanical contracting firm, Finding the Centroid of a 2020 Lincoln Corsair, A, Fall 2023, Calculating the Coefficient of Restitution of a Football on Different Surfaces, A, Spring 2024, Redesigning the Vehicle Profile of a 2025 Cadillac CT5, B, Spring 2025, Intro to Fabrication, Engineering Ethics, Electronics, Intro to Materials Science, Mechanics in Materials, Design Thinking, Transport Phenomena, Systems Engineering, Thermodynamics

Timeline

Member of NPU Engineering Club

North Park University Physics and Engineering Department (PHEN)
09.2021 - 05.2025

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Illinois At Chicago

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

North Park University
David Lee Wortham III