1. Joshua S. Kashinsky
jkashinsky@mail.usf.edu | (703) 581-9726 | Tampa, FL | www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-kashinsky
Objective To utilize my Mechanical Engineering knowledge and problem solving skills to obtain an
entry-level position.
Education University of South Florida Tampa, FL
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Expected August 2017
Cumulative GPA: 3.24/4.00
Relevant Coursework: Machine Design, Thermal Systems, CAD, Materials Engineering
Skills Technical: Electric motor operation, experience with power tools, epoxies with carbon
fiber and anchor bond
Computer: Certified in Solidworks, Microsoft Office with Excel, Matlab, Windows OS
Analytical/Professional: Technical writing, technical problem solving and creative thinking
Projects Portable Automated Workstation for Wheelchairs January 2017 – Present
• In the design phase of building a prototype wireless workstation for those in a wheelchair
• Design will allow for a person in a wheelchair to be able to work anywhere on the go,
without assistance or the need to go to a place that has wheelchair accessible desks/tables
NASA Micro-g NExT Design Project January 2016 - March 2016
• Designed a Float Sample Grabber to allow astronauts to grab and store single rocks
between 1 and 3 inches for later testing
• Utilized a ratcheting mechanism to allow the user to collect and store a sample without
the need for any electronics, per NASA’s criteria
Microgravity Food Production System Design Project March 2016 – April 2016
• Designed farm area that utilized radial acceleration to simulate Earth like gravity in space
to stimulate the growth of plants in space for long duration flight food production
Experience School Check IN August 2015 – Present
Technical Support/ Lead Trainer
• Assist over 5000 schools with technical issues with drivers license scanners, printers, and
software
• Conduct formal remote trainings with customers on processing visitors into schools,
while running them through a database of all registered offenders in the country
• Train new employees and assign responsibilities, while performing managerial duties
when the manager is not in the office
All Roads Lead to Motor City Summer 2014
Journalism Intern
• Conducted research and wrote multiple articles per week on new cars, new car features,
and automotive racing for an online publication
Enviro Dry Cleaners September 2011 – January 2012
Cashier
• Performed storefront operations, including handling customer payments, checking
dropped off garments, and tagging/ identifying different garments
Leadership Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry January 2017 – Present
Lead Manufacturing Engineer
• Design and build payloads for NSL competition and our 21 ft two-stage rocket, LDRS