Galen Kirkpatrick galen kirkpatrick@brown.

edu
69 Brown St. Box 4032, Providence, RI 02912 (240) 630-1175

Education
Brown University Providence, RI
Sc.B. in engineering, specializing in structural engineering Expected graduation January 2019
◦ Relevant coursework: Design of Civil Engineering Structures, Machine Learning, Computer Aided
Visualization and Design, Structural Analysis
Chapel Hill High School Chapel Hill, NC
High school diploma August 2009 - June 2013
◦ Honors: National Honor Society

Work Experience
Landis Architects/Builders Washington, DC
Production Assistant June 2015 - August 2016
◦ Work with project manager to schedule and coordinate suppliers, subcontractors, and employees
◦ Track documents and finances throughout the project life cycle
◦ Collaborate with in-house and external architects on critical project components
◦ Communicate with clients regarding job progress and client expectations
John Street Studios Brown University, Providence, RI
Technical Assistant September 2014 - May 2015
◦ Assist in design, construction, and installation of theatrical sets at Brown University and Pell Chafee
Performance Center using studio woodshop
◦ Advise students who come to the shop with ideas for projects
◦ Perform shop maintenance and upkeep tasks

Leadership Experience
Technology House Brown University, Providence, RI
Projects Manager March 2014 - June 2015, September 2016 - June 2018
◦ Manage Technology House woodshop, acquire and maintain tools, and advise members on engineering
projects
Brown University Gilbert and Sullivan Brown University, Providence, RI
Technical Director 2014 - 2015
◦ Design theatrical sets and scenery
◦ Lead construction, installation, and striking of sets and scenery
World Championship Punkin Chunkin Bridgeville, DE
Team Captain 2009 - 2014
◦ Lead a team to design, construct, and compete with large-scale trebuchets
◦ Coordinate materials and transportation for trebuchets

Skills
Programming languages: Proficient in Python and MATLAB
Software packages: Proficient with SolidWorks, ETABS, Abaqus, AutoCAD, SketchUp