CV - Jakub Sekula

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Professional Experience

Mechanical Engineer

2022 - present ∙ Crux Product Design

∙ Developed mechanical concepts for machining and injection moulding using Solidworks
∙ Utilised ABAQUS CAE for finite element analysis of mechanical parts
∙ Evaluated device concept feasibility through rapid prototyping and lab testing
∙ Carried out material research and testing for a new type of dry powder inhaler
∙ Led the development of a packaging innovation and standardisation project for a major pharma manufacturer
∙ Rebuilt the company intranet pages using ReactJS and Strapi CMS

Web Designer & Web Developer

2021 - 2022 ∙ Baba Ali

∙ Designed, developed, and maintained customer websites using WordPress, HTML, CSS and JS
∙ Developed and managed custom Shopify and WooCommerce storefronts

Research & Development Engineer

2020 - 2021 ∙ Aston Martin Formula One Team

∙ Designed R&D test rig parts and assemblies using CATIA V6
∙ Worked with R&D and electronics engineers on developing and implementing a new tyre temperature sensor
∙ Streamlined the process for calibrating and testing the tyre thermal cameras by writing custom VBA scripts
∙ Carried out mechanical tests of parts in the R&D workshop and reported the collected data to higher-ups
∙ Developed a new torsion bar testing rig which was successfully deployed and is currently used by the team

Co-Founder

2020 - 2021 ∙ MOSU Poland

∙ Co-founded a company providing environmentally friendly toothbrushes in a subscription model
∙ Created all brand visuals and marketing materials, such as social media adverts
∙ Responsible for company strategy and growing customer base
∙ Managed sales, customer relations and marketing analytics

Graphic Designer

2019 - 2020 ∙ University of Birmingham Guild of Students

∙ Created graphical assets for social media and print, such as posters, flyers, and event branding
∙ Designed a campus-wide poster campaign informing students of the impact of their feedback

Education

MEng Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Year (1st class Hons)

2017 - 2022 ∙ University of Birmingham

∙ Dissertation title: Development of a low-cost PIV/PTV system for in-process tracking of graphene production

Skills and Abilities

Technical

Data Analysis, Technical Drawing, GD&T

Programming

Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, SQLite, Node, Linux, Docker, REST APIs, Bash

Soft Skills

Presentations, Teamwork, Communication, Report Writing, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving

Software

SolidWorks, CATIA, MS Office, Git, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma

Languages

English (bilingual), Polish (native), German (intermediate)

Extracurriculars

Mechanical Designer and Prototyping Lead

2018 - 2020 ∙ UBRacing Formula Student Team

∙ Designed and manufactured and tested in a wind tunnel a modular, 30% scale racing car model
∙ Machined car parts from aluminium using a lathe and a vertical milling machine
∙ Produced carbon fibre parts, prepared 3D-printed moulds and laid up carbon fibre

Awards and Certificates

MathWorks

2019 ∙ MATLAB Fundamentals course

Third place

2019 ∙ Young Innovators’ Prize - HEFI digital innovation boot camp

First place

2018 ∙ The Birmingham Project | Designing the future of transport

Hobbies and interests

∙ Frontend and backend web application development
∙ DIY electronics using microcontrollers and single board computers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
∙ Industrial design, UI/UX design, 3D modelling and 3D printing
∙ Photography and video production
∙ Weightlifting and swimming