About Me

Hello! I am Kevin Quintana, an Aerospace Engineering student at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, passionate about rocketry and engineering! I graduated from Oxnard High School as a 2022 and 2023 AP (Advanced Placement) Scholar, an Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Alumni and Scholarship recipient, a California State Seal of Biliteracy recipient, and an AP Capstone (Research & Seminar) program completer, with two years of experience in FIRST (FRC) Robotics, including one year as the Project Manager, where I discovered my love for engineering, innovation, and teamwork.

Outside of my classes, I enjoy 3D printing and working on projects. I'm heavily involved in Cal Poly Space Systems and SLO Propulsion Technologies (SPT), where I deepen my aerospace knowledge and connections by working on exciting projects related to rocketry and propulsion.

Thank you for learning about me. Let's connect and achieve great things together!

Experience

Nov 2023 - Present

Member

SLO Propulsion Technologies

• Developing a 15lb thrust force bipropellant liquid rocket engine using SolidWorks, hand calculations, and manual machining

September 2023 - Present

Aerodynamics Member

Cal Poly Space Systems

• Applied adjustments on rocket design using SolidWorks, resulting in a 25% increase in estimated apogee

• Utilized OpenRocket to increase predicted velocity safety margin by 57%

• Achieved a 100% increase in production capabilities of the rocket’s fins with SolidWorks and OpenRocket

• Fabrication involvement using composite materials, 3D printed prototypes, and machined parts

June 2022 - June 2023

Project Manager & Website Manager

Oxnard High School Robotics

• Created an 8-week project timeline for the FIRST Robotics competition (FRC) using G-Suite

• Directed a 30-member team, skillfully planning and communicating progress across subsystems

• Created and maintained the team's website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress

August 2021 - June 2023

Design and Manufacturing Member

Oxnard High School Robotics

• Designed mechanical components of 2 robots with different objectives for multiple robotics competitions

• Proficiently designed and manufactured essential robot components using Fusion 360 and OnShape

Skills

CAD Programs

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Fusion360

OnShape

Prototyping & Fabricating

3D Printing

Composites

Machining

Programming

Python

Arduino (C++)

MATLAB

Web Development

Other

OpenRocket

Microsoft Office

G Suite

Technical Drawings

Achievements & Certifications

California State Seal of Biliteracy

Proficiency in multiple languages and cross-cultural competency recognized.

Cal Poly Manual Lathe & Mill Certification

Practiced safe usage of machine operation.

Cal Poly Red Tag Machine Shop Certification

Successfully completed a shop tour and test. Demonstrated safe usage of tools and basic machinery.

AP Scholar (2022 & 2023)

Earned the AP Scholar designation from Advanced Placement (AP) exams in both 2022 and 2023.

AVID Alumni and Scholarship Recipient

Dedication to personal growth and academic excellence demonstrated through AVID program completion and scholarship achievement.

AP Capstone (Seminar & Research) Program Completer

Academic excellence, effective group participation, and exceptional presentation performance displayed in successful completion of the AP Capstone program.

Contact

Quick Info

Name: Kevin Quintana

Location: California, United States

Major: Aerospace Engineering

Email: Kevinq3005@gmail.com

Interests: Computer-Aided Design, Propulsion, Rocketry, Space Exploration

Aerospace Engineering Student

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