Jonathan Geldis

EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Grainger College of Engineering
Expected Graduation: May 2027
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (GPA: 3.88/4.00)

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Transforming Fishing Equipment into Environmental Support Solutions
Project Lead, January 2024 – May 2024

• Proposed product design opportunities to repurpose damaged fly fishing gear for engineered use in rebuilding plant structures in fish habitats, revitalizing their purpose, and promoting environmental development.
• Gained hands-on experience with CNC machining, injection molding, rapid prototyping, and other key manufacturing processes, emphasizing the importance of machining diagnostics and preventative design of manufacturability.

Assessment of Delivery Technologies for Cost-Effective E-Commerce Logistics
Team Member, January 2024 – May 2024

• Evaluated and optimized regulated logistics solutions of workforce utilization, ensuring operational efficiency, compliance with industry regulations, and infrastructure alignment to enhance cost-effectiveness and profitability.

Reverse Engineering of Mass-Manufactured Products
Team Member, August 2023 – December 2023

• Conducted a detailed component-level analysis of a complex, mass-manufactured product, systematically identified and documented each part’s role and interaction within the product to provide an understanding of the overall design intent.
• Analyzed assembly methods and material choices to identify production efficiencies and design improvements, using CAD software to reconstruct the product’s design, model components, and enhance manufacturability insights.
• Tested stress on components to validate durability and performance claims, ensuring alignment with product specifications and quality standards.

INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP

Student Aircraft Builder’s Association
Member, August 2024 – Present

• Utilize manufacturing techniques such as sheet metal forming, milling, and riveting to fabricate precision components aligned with aerospace standards.
• Collaborate with teammates to streamline assembly, minimize waste, reduce production time, and resolve issues, maintaining safety standards and alignment with project drawings and schematics.
• Troubleshoot CNC machining processes, optimizing g-code programming and tool paths to reduce cycle times.
• Program and operate waterjet cutting machines to create intricate, high-tolerance components from various materials, ensuring precise cuts for assembly-ready parts.

Illini Fly Fishing (Illinois’ Trout Unlimited Costa 5 Rivers Chapter)
President and Founder, May 2024 – Present

• Organize and facilitate hands-on workshops to teach students essential fly fishing skills, including casting, fly-tying, and understanding aquatic environments, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning community.
• Collaborate with Trout Unlimited on conservation initiatives to promote sustainable fishing practices and environmental stewardship among members.

Illini Bass Fishing Club
Vice-President, August 2023 – Present

• Direct club operations, aligning activities and events with member interests to drive involvement and growth.
• Engage in the practical use of manufactured goods to inform design decisions, gaining firsthand experience in product functionality and performance utilized actively in manufacturing projects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Moorings of Arlington Heights – Arlington Heights, IL
Host, Expo, and Dining Staff, August 2022 – Present

• Lead dining operations, manage time-sensitive tasks, and balance priorities to coordinate smooth operations with staff.
• Assist team members with training and guidance, fostering a collaborative atmosphere and high performance.

APPLICABLE SKILLS, HONORS & INTERESTS

• Computer Skills: SolidWorks, Fusion, Onshape, Moldflow, Java, Python, MS Office
• Language Skills: Greek