John Jalufka

512-757-7200 • JALUFKA.JOHN99@GMAIL.COM

EDUCATION

University of Houston Honors College, Cullen College of Engineering - Graduated May 2021

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Minor in Interpersonal Communication

Tier One Scholar: The Honors College

Summa Cum Laude - Cumulative GPA: 3.8 / 4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE

Torch Technologies – Software Design Engineer 2 November 2024 - Present

 Programming identification matrices and radar logic for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning 2

 Assessing and modifying electronic warfare systems to reflect up to date operational metrics

 Supporting Foreign Military Sales and facilitating relations with Foreign Partners

KBR Government Solutions – Systems Engineer October 2021 - October 2024

 Analyzing mission data for the Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile (AMRAAM or AIM 120)

 Assessing electronic warfare weapon system performance during development and operational testing

 Programming analysis tools to automate processes, providing redundancy and improving efficiency

 Supporting FMS testing by providing real time analysis, post shot briefing, and detailed documentation

 Classifying documents according to all applicable standards, removing information necessary for foreign release

 Evaluating aircraft to missile pre-launch umbilical communication and mid-flight datalink support

Hewlett Packard Enterprise – Online Telecommuting: Engineering Summer Intern May 2020 - August 2020

 Designed and fabricated a thermomechanical liquid cooling test fixture, balancing versatility, usability, and cost

 Programmed and assembled an Arduino control circuit allowing user manipulation of the electromechanical systems

TechnipFMC Subsea Operations - Engineering Summer Intern May 2019 - August 2019

 Operated as Project Manager over design, analysis, prototyping, and testing documentation of a 100-ton hydraulic piston

 Collaborated with machinists when fabricating prototype to understand the limitations and inefficiencies of machining

 Proposed a piston design concept that reduced production cost by 35% through effective machining and material utilization

JJ Handywork - Handyman, Contract Worker August 2015 – Present

 Established a local small business by applying a wide variety of technical, interpersonal, and administrative skills

 Design, construct, and service projects involving carpentry, welding, masonry, electrical, and landscaping

RESEARCH & UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

Remote Communication Research – Provost Undergraduate Research Scholarship August 2020 – December 2020

 Researching the changes in technical communication patterns due to increased use of virtual communication

 Gathering qualitative data from industry professionals and drawing conclusions through quantitative analysis

Resident Advisor - Leadership Development Coordinator for University Lofts Apartments August 2019 – May 2021

 Presenting and demonstrating leadership and management practices at monthly leadership development workshops

VEX Robotics – Mechanical Lead for IEEE Robotics and Automation Society August 2019 – February 2020

 Draft, program, and construct a robot capable of autonomously stacking, storing, and placing six plastic cubes

Robotic Knuckles – Software Subteam for the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society November 2020 – May 2021

 Programing a five-degree of freedom assisted robotic manipulator using the MATLAB Robotics Toolbox

Teaching Assistant - Teaching Assistant for ENGI 1100, Introduction to Engineering December 2018 – May 2019

 Facilitated participation, leadership, and creativity during group projects and offered general student council and support

Nanofluidic Pumping & Dielectrowetting Research- Research Assistant for the Mechanical Engineering Department August 2018 – May 2019

 Designed and fabricated a flow direction device to generate pumpless water flow using gold nano-embedded glass

 Manipulated the contact angle of vapor bubbles on a surface using electric current to prevent leidenfrost effect

PUBLICATIONS AND STUDIES

Co-Author: Stuttering Therapy from School-Age through Adulthood: Clinician and Client Perspectives – Presentation November 2019

 Discussed my experience as a person who stutters and the attitude I adopted towards my communication

 Presented at the 2019 American Speech-Language Hearing Association National Convention

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in AutoCAD, Solidworks, COMSOL, Mathcad, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Arduino, Teamcenter 10

Proficient in SMAW and MIG Welding, Advanced Carpentry, Electrical and Plumbing Soldering, Concrete and Masonry

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

President: Pi Tau Sigma, Sigma Zeta Chapter May 2019 – May 2021

Mechanical Lead: IEEE Robotics and Automation Society September 2019 – May 2021

Leadership Development Coordinator: Student Housing and Residential Life March 2019 – May 2021

Member: Tau Beta Pi, Texas Epsilon Chapter September 2019 – May 2021

Mentor and Committee Member: American Society of Mechanical Engineers September 2017 – May 2021

Leader of Small Group: Catholic Student Organization September 2018 – May 2021

Recruitment Officer: San Marcos FFA January 2015 – May 2017

President: San Marcos Leo Club September 2014 – May 2017