Josue Velarde

About Me

Recent California State University, Northridge graduate in Mechanical Engineering | 2024-2025 e-HPVc senior project

Location

Oxnard, CA
Education
    California State University-Northridge
    August 2022 - May 2025
    degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Mechanical Engineering
    Ventura College - Community College
    January 2017 - May 2022
    Oxnard College
    August 2015 - December 2017
Work Experience
    Senior Design Project: e-Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (e-HPVC), California State University - Northridge
    Team member
    Northridge, CA, United States, 91330
    August 2024 - May 2025
    company
    Senior Design Project: e-Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (e-HPVC), California State University - Northridge
    title
    Team member
    overview
    Involved in the design and manufacturing of a successful rear detection system and frontal emergency braking system for a tadpole bicycle that met 2024-2025 ASME e-HPVC competition rules and regulations. Modeled specific components using Solidworks and conducted FEA simulations to meet team’s FOS. Completed vehicle dynamic calculations to determine theoretical stopping distance of vehicle. Collaborated with team members to determine the proper placement of components and resolve any problems or challenges. Co-presented sub-team’s CDR to a large audience of team family members and industry professionals.
    Ventura County Elections Division
    Elections Voting Assistant
    Ventura, CA, United States, 93009
    October 2020 - November 2020
    Assisted Home Health and Hospice
    Administrative Volunteer
    Ventura, CA, United States, 93009
    November 2019 - October 2020
    Ventura County Elections Division
    Election Poll Worker
    Ventura, CA, United States, 93009
    March 2020 - March 2020
Skills
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Skills
3D PrintingAdministrative OperationsAuditing SkillsAutoCADAutomotive IndustryCalculationsCoordination SkillsCyclingInstallation TestingKnowledge of EngineeringKnowledge of MathematicsMATLABMechanical EngineeringMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WindowsPhysicsPollingSolidWorks (CAD)Team WorkingTesting Skills
Hobbies
Driving
3D Printing
Product Design
Work on Bicycles