Jake Parkhurst

Jake Parkhurst has a diverse range of work experience in various engineering roles. Jake worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Verdant Robotics, Inc. starting in 2021. Prior to that, they were a Technician at the same company from 2020 to 2021.

Before joining Verdant Robotics, Inc., Jake worked as a Water Engineer at AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM from 2019 to 2020. During this time, they designed a solar-powered water distribution and filtration system for a village and oversaw its implementation in a remote setting.

In 2018, Jake served as a Mathematics Honors Thesis at the UC Davis Mathematics Department. There, they wrote code in Matlab to compute large residues and translated graduate-level mathematics to an undergraduate level of understanding.

As a Mechatronics Engineer at The Quadriplegic Friendly Trike from 2017 to 2019, Jake developed and programmed an electric tricycle controlled with a mouth joystick or a remote control. Jake also collaborated with clients to create optimal steering controls based on individual range of motion.

Jake was part of the UC Davis Solar Decathlon Team from 2017 to 2017, where they served as an HVAC/Electrical/Sensors Team Member. Jake contributed to the design and operation of a zero-net-energy house and installed a water monitoring system and radiant heating/cooling system.

From 2015 to 2017, Jake worked as a Student Manager at the UC Davis Student Startup Center. Jake taught workshops and assisted students with projects involving 3D printing, CNC routing, and Arduino. Jake also troubleshooted 3D printing hardware and developed an Arduino workshop series.

In 2014, Jake was the Communications Manager and Design Team Engineer at the UC Davis Solar Decathlon Team. Jake designed the team's residential house, wrote grants, and coordinated team members for design projects.

From 2012 to 2014, Jake served as a Board Member and Secretary at the Solar Community Housing Association. Jake communicated residents' needs and ideas, wrote annual reports, and represented residents in monthly meetings.

Additionally, Jake has experience as a Counselor at Camp Towanga, where they guided campers in activities and promoted a sense of community. Jake also worked as an Energy Usage Intern at the UC Davis Energy Efficiency Center, where they conducted various energy efficiency projects.

Overall, Jake Parkhurst has demonstrated a strong background in engineering, problem-solving, project management, and leadership through their work experience.

Jake Parkhurst attended the University of California, Davis from 2011 to 2019, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics. Jake has also completed a certification in Machine Learning from Coursera, although the specific details of when they obtained this certification are not available.