resume
Basics
| Name | Nick Keator |
| Label | Mechanical Engineer |
| nickkeator@gmail.com | |
| Url | http://www.nickkeator.com |
| Summary | An experienced mechanical engineer with professional experience in the hyperscale ML/AI server space. |
Work
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Apr 2022 - Current Senior Mechanical Engineer
ZT Systems
Design engineer focusing on hyperscale GPU servers, I run simulations to assist with the development cycle as well as contribute to design and validation.
- ABAQUS
- Creo
- Solidworks
- PLM
- GDT
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2018 - 2020 Makerspace Employee
NJIT
Worked as a student worker during the initial launch of the NJIT makerspace. I assisted with developing training materials, monitoring and helping students, and machining components for extracurricular teams.
- Machining
- 3D Scanning
- Metrology
- 3D Printing
- Laser Cutting
- Assembling Machinery
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2016 - 2017
Education
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Sep 2016 - May 2019 Newark, New Jersey
BS
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Mechanical Engineering
- Matrix Tensor Methods in Mechanical Engineering
- Finite Element Methods in Mechanical Engineering
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May 2019 - Dec 2020 Newark, New Jersey
MS
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Mechanical Engineering
- Dynamics of Incompressible Fluids
- Continuum Mechanics
- Introduction to Robotics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Biomechanics of Human Structures
- Design for Manufacturability
- Introduction to Fuel Cells and Batteries
Awards
- 2024.1.02
ZT Systems Patent Recognition:
ZT Systems
Acknowledged for contributing to a novel heatsink design, enhancing thermal efficiency.
Certificates
| Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming | ||
| Georgia Institute of Technology | May 25, 2022 |
| Computing in Python II: Control Structures | ||
| Georgia Institute of Technology | June 17, 2022 |
| Computing in Python III: Data Structures | ||
| Georgia Institute of Technology | July 12, 2022 |
| Computing in Python IV: Objects & Algorithms | ||
| Georgia Institute of Technology | August 15, 2022 |
Skills
| Software | |
| Creo | |
| Solidworks | |
| ABAQUS | |
| Ansys | |
| MS Office |
| Mechanical Engineering | |
| Finite Element Method | |
| Prototyping | |
| 3D Printing | |
| Manual Machining | |
| Automation |
| Programming | |
| Python | |
| C++ |
| Electronics | |
| Arduino | |
| Raspberry Pi | |
| Soldering | |
| Oscilloscope |
Interests
| Embedded Systems | |
| Arduino | |
| C++ | |
| Arm |
| Server Systems | |
| Virtualization / Hypervisors | |
| Storage systems | |
| High speed networking | |
| Distributed computing |
| Fabrication | |
| Welding | |
| Manual Machining | |
| 3D Printing | |
| Electronics | |
| CNC |
| Personal | |
| Automotive | |
| Video Games |
References
| Spencer Coward, L3 Harris | |
| A previous coworker and personal friend, exceptionally talented in embedded systems. |
| Mahesh Varrey, AMD | |
| A previous coworker whom I worked with at ZT systems, amazing at mechanism design and mechanical engineering overall. |