Tyler Michael

Tyler Michael is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology, holding a Bachelor of Science degree and a minor in Engineering & Business from the Denning Technology & Management Program. Tyler's professional experience includes a current role as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Gecko Robotics, Inc. since May 2023, and a previous position as a Dynamics Teaching Assistant at Georgia Institute of Technology from August to December 2022. Prior experience includes a Product Development Engineer position at Mattel, Inc., and a Research Assistant at the Exoskeleton and Prosthetic Intelligent Controls (EPIC) Lab, where Tyler contributed significantly to various projects, including the creation of a carbon fiber backplate and innovations in exoskeleton design. Tyler also served as a Human Centered Design Research Intern at Southwire Company, managing client innovation processes, and held a coaching role for Piedmont Tsunami swimmers. Additionally, Tyler gained valuable experience promoting safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic as a Bar Back at Chrysalis Vineyards.