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Bryant So

Mechanical Engineer

  • PHONE : (510) 501-6290
  • EMAIL : [email protected]
  • OCCUPATION : HARDWARE ENGINEER @ LIMINAL INSIGHTS

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MY WORK
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About me

PROFESSIONAL PATH

I'm a mechanical engineer in the East Bay, currently working as a Hardware Engineer at Liminal Insights.

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PROTOTYPING
SOLID PART DESIGN
MATLAB
PYTHON SCRIPTS

Work Experience

PREVIOUS ROLES

R&D MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

MIZUHO OSI
AUGUST 2019 - MAY 2022

I concepted, designed, and tested a subsystem of the newest orthopedic surgery table.

  • Concepted and designed two iterations of a prototype subsystem build. Subsequently validated the performance to meet the motion and load specifications.
  • Performed FEA analyses of structural components in a prototype build.
  • Worked with an external vendor to develop a unique part for the custom motion application to meet safe design criteria.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN

DISASTER MITIGATION ROBOTICS STARTUP
MAY 2018 - OCTOBER 2018

I designed an actuated tensegrity robot capable of disaster relief and monitoring to aid and provide relevant data to first responders in the case of an unknown hazmat or disaster scenario.

  • Picked and prototyped the gas sensor array and camera feed collater circuit boards.
  • Developed the powertrain mechanism and assembly for the self-actuated robot.
  • Oversaw the creation and management of the full CAD assemblies of all robot versions.

BRAKES & DRIVER INTERFACE LEAD

FSAE STUDENT TEAM
OCTOBER 2016 - PRESENT

I designed and manufactured a performance braking system and an accommodating driver interface. Through testing and validation of our simulations, I was able to improve the braking response of the Formula Student car to be more consistent at a wider range of speeds. I currently lead and instruct a team of 4 members in designing the system.

  • Designed the pedal tray, hydraulic brake system, and ergonomic body attitude.
  • Presented my design decisions to industry professionals at competition with justification.
  • Designed brake system in Solidworks.

CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIST INTERN

DESIGN & PROTOTYPING
JULY 2017 - AUGUST 2017

I iterated on the mechanical design of the Boxlock prototype and performed thorough integration testing on the beta versions of the lock. I contributed to design decisions regarding internal structure and mounting of the electronics to optimize internal space and wiring.

  • Led a project team to develop a package protection service for getBoxlock.com
  • Featured by Kickstarter and 200% funded within 1 month: #1 New Product in Amazon Keyed Locks category.
  • Built the circuitry for the product.
  • Hired and instructed contractors in assembling prototypes for beta testing.
  • Assisted other mechanical design projects to ensure functionality in edge use cases.

Education

ACADEMIC CAREER

BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN SCIENCE

UC BERKELEY - COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
GRADUATED IN MAY 2019 (4 YEARS)

Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering curriculum completed, with a minor in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science.

Notable electives taken: Control of UAVs & Vehicle Dynamics, Data Structures, Signals & Systems

GRADUATED SALUTATORIAN

ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATED IN MAY 2015 (4 YEARS)

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