DANIEL RAUCH

rauchdp@dukes.jmu.edu | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-rauch-547004134/ | Cell: (301) 712-6288

PROFILE Undergraduate Engineering student with leadership experience and an edge stemming from a project-based, human-
centered, and design-driven curriculum. Interested in collaboratively designing sustainable solutions in the aerospace,
mechanical or systems fields by applying a hardworking and goal-oriented mindset nested in creative thinking.

EDUCATION James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET Accredited) with Minor in Mathematics | G.P.A.: 3.545 May 2018

INTERNS HIP Systems & Software Engineering Intern Clever Devices Ltd. - Woodbury, NY May 2017-August 2017
Educated self in Python, IDE, & SAE J1708/J1939 protocol to develop a script that facilitates understanding of
transit vehicle communications resulting in simpler user interpretation, troubleshooting, and data filtering
Reached completion/system acceptance of a new firmware product suite for deployment to new customer through
ATP testing, issue discovery/tracking with JIRA, requesting updates from others and providing personal updates
Updated ATP procedures to be used during FAT through simulated product testing and requirements mapping
Utilized a project-tracker to interpret JIRA work orders; amended design & testing documentation on Confluence

EXTRACUR- Madison Engineering Leader, Teaching Assistant Harrisonburg, VA Spring 2017-Present

RICULAR Mentor 9 first-year engineering students in semester projects utilizing learner-centered framework/environment
ACTIVITIES Provoke thought and improve students engineering process and ideology during weekly first-year group meetings
Implement different styles of leadership (servant, transformational, etc.) to best promote and guide student success
Plan and employ social, digital, and print media marketing methods to gather members for the 2018 cohort
Lead and facilitate events, tasks, and discussion occurring at the inaugural Camp Re:MADE at Camp Horizons, VA

JMU Club Racquetball Social Chair Harrisonburg, VA Spring 2015-Present

Organize, execute, and manage inter/intra-organizational events; complete 5+ community service hours per year

PROJECTS Shell Eco-Marathon Capstone Project, Chassis Sub-Team Leader, Project Proposer Spring 2016-Present
Lead team in designing, analyzing, fabricating and collaborating with a propulsion team to develop a single
passenger ultrahigh fuel-efficient competition vehicle; integrate MS Projects/cash flows for interdependent projects
Iterate frame and body CAD models through FEA, optimization, Flow Simulation, and changing requirements
Design, build, and test detailed frame and body proof of concept prototypes to inform CAD models and feasibility
Aid in fundraising and marketing efforts to establish resources for project expenses totaling ~$20,000
Convey project progress to all stakeholders with memos, weekly updates and technical reports and presentations

Anti-Fog Ski Goggles Projects in Realization, Team Leader, Product Owner Spring 2017
Pitched, received funding, and hired a team; advanced an anti-fog ski goggle design from ideation to manufacture
Generated a mathematical model in Excel to determine system on/off states, temperature vs. time of interfaces,
fogging/defogging habits, energy consumption and radiation, convection, and conduction effects within the system
Utilized psychrometric chart and temperature/humidity effects on fog to est ablish desired system conditions
Physically modeled the system to prove feasibility and success ; resulted in 5% error from the mathematical model
Exceeded battery life of current anti-fog goggle market by ~35% while decreasing price by ~$25 (10%)
Implemented FMEA and design for X to improve product safety, reliability, and manufacturability

Human Powered Vehicle Project, Team Leader Fall 2015-Spring 2016

Led a team of nine to provide a local disabled girl with a means of transportation through benchmarking, user
interaction, concept generation/selection, prototyping, FMEA, CAD modeling, exploded views, and BoM
Employed human-centered design to present a safe, customized recumbent trike to the user and all stakeholders

Dirty Mikes Delivery For Profit Business Generation Spring 2016

Successfully generated $800 in revenue with a student created and run business utilizing agile project management
Marketed for a startup business; managed finances; produced a tailored business through target customer analysis

MadE RLC Videogame Project, Team Co-leader Fall 2014

Applied bio-inspired design, MakeyMakey, and Gamestar Mechanic to educate children about energy conversions
Improved product features through customer interaction and feedback; focused design process on the end -user
SKILLS
Technical: MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Python, CAD, BoM, Technical Writing/Drawing, Machine Shop & Woodshop
Conceptual: Leadership, Agile Management, Prototyping: Physical & Analytical, Engineering Design Work, Realization