Kai Murase
Mount Eden,New Zealand
Summary
Fourth year mechanical engineering student studying at the University of Auckland with a passion for learning and development. Seeking opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills in a challenging engineering environment to contribute effectively to the development of innovative solutions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cyclist Aerodynamics Research
University of Auckland
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted research in University of Auckland wind tunnel for Cycling NZ, studying effects of turbulence on aerodynamic drag induced on cyclists
- Developed and designed of test rig and turbulence removal device for wind tunnel test section
- Analysed various characteristics of data and identifying key factors to ensure a realistic testing environment for competitive cycling.
Mini Theme Park Design Project
University of Auckland
02.2024 - Current
- Designed and developed mini portable theme park rides for children in project teams
- Utilised detailed CAD models in Autodesk inventor for visualisation and prototyping of final product
- Collaborated closely with other project teams to form theme park with rides designed within each group.
Factory Worker
Glass Art NZ
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Efficiently and accurately packed orders of various types and sizes of delicate glass products
- Implemented quality control measures, inspecting products for defects or imperfections, maintaining high standards of craftsmanship
- Collaborated with several departments to prioritise orders based on deadlines and customer specifications to optimise workflow efficiency.
General Labourer
Hustle Labour Hire
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked as part of various construction teams, performing a variety of manual labour tasks to support project completion within deadlines
- Followed instructions from supervisors and experienced workers, demonstrating adaptability and a willingness to learn new skills and techniques on the job.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Auckland
03.2025
Highschool Education -
Tauranga Boys' College
01.2020
Skills
- Autodesk Inventor CAD, CAM
- Programming languages MATLAB, C
- ANSYS FEA, CFD
- Microsoft Excel
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Bilingual, fluent in Japanese and English
- Basic level Spanish
Coursework
- Design and Manufacture 1, 2, 3 (Theoretical design work involving CAD, additive manufacturing, etc)
- Mechanics of Materials 1, 2 (Principles involving design of load carrying devices)
- Thermal Engineering
- Control Systems
- Manufacturing Systems (Facility, production and computer aided process planning, use of CAM/CNC technologies in manufacturing systems)
Timeline
Cyclist Aerodynamics Research
University of Auckland
02.2024 - Current
Mini Theme Park Design Project
University of Auckland
02.2024 - Current
Factory Worker
Glass Art NZ
11.2023 - 02.2024
General Labourer
Hustle Labour Hire
11.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Auckland
Highschool Education -
Tauranga Boys' College
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