David is an undergraduate student at Northern Arizona University currently pursuing his degree in Mechanical Engineering. David's technical attributes, with regard to the Sumobot competition include; competent knowledge of electronic components, experience with custom PCB board layouts and chemical etching, implementation of microcontrollers for animatronics, experience with radio controlled systems, and high current DC motor control for electric powered bikes. As a professional Engineer in the near future, he hopes to be involved with any of the following avenues associated with Mechanical Engineering; rapid prototyping, commercial pipe flow system analysis, power transmissions for utility vehicles, mechanical robotic systems, or the design and logistics of mass manufacturing plants. |