About
Mechanical engineering student at the University of Texas at Tyler (Houston Engineering Center), expected to graduate May 2027. I focus on practical engineering work: modeling, building, debugging, testing, documenting, and integrating systems across simulation, energy systems, robotics, embedded controls, sensor integration, and fabrication.
Simulation & Engineering Analysis
ANSYS Fluent, PyFluent automation, MATLAB modeling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), parameter sweeps, engineering data reduction, and interactive visualization.
Mechanical Design & Fabrication
CAD modeling (Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, SolidWorks), 3D-printed part design, DXF/laser-cut workflows, prototype planning, and design for fabrication.
Embedded Systems & Firmware
ESP32 and Arduino-based control systems, BLE and Wi-Fi interfaces, I2C/UART sensor integration, OLED displays, motor/servo/relay control, and custom web UIs served directly from microcontrollers.
System Integration & DAQ
Combining mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems into working prototypes — including power-domain design, sensor bring-up, telemetry, and technical documentation.
Projects
Engineering builds covering robotics, embedded controls, BLE protocol analysis, instrumentation, CAD, fabrication, thermal systems, and electromechanical prototyping.
PEMFC Neural Network & Automated Test Platform
MATLAB-based PEMFC characterization workflow integrating synchronized multisensor data, automated load/flow instrumentation control, and neural-network model development.
HEC13 Axial Turbine CFD Performance Study
Automated ANSYS Fluent computational fluid dynamics (CFD) operating-point study for an axial-flow marine-energy turbine. The workflow uses PyFluent to sweep inlet velocity and rotor speed, then publishes interactive power, torque, pressure-drop, and power-coefficient results to a browser-based dashboard.
Modular Autonomous Ground Vehicle (MAG-V)
4WD differential-drive rover with a dual-OS, dual-power-supply architecture. Custom-built 2S LiPo payload bus (relay-isolated) and 3S 18650 UPS for main logic and drivetrain. Parallel control via a custom web UI served over Wi-Fi AP mode and Bluetooth Xbox gamepad — all functions fully mapped to both interfaces simultaneously.
BLE Controller Demonstration — Sunrise Medical Empulse R90
Successful ESP32-S3 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) controller demonstration for the Sunrise Medical Empulse R90 power-assist wheelchair unit. The handheld prototype connected wirelessly, controlled the R90 during a live seated test, displayed OLED feedback, and required no physical modification to the R90 hardware.
Hybrid Hydrogen–Solar Station DAQ Platform
Redesigned and tested the data acquisition (DAQ) subsystem using an Arduino UNO R4 WiFi: three INA228 electrical-monitoring channels, two Type-K thermocouple interfaces, a 3.5-inch TFT display, CSV logging, and ThingSpeak cloud telemetry. Bench and outdoor measurements support ongoing system characterization.
Splash Force Water Rocket
Award-winning third-place entry in a school-wide engineering competition. Served as team lead — responsible for MATLAB projectile-motion simulation, Autodesk CFD airflow visualization, 3D-printed PLA nose cone and fin fabrication, and final documentation. Improved flight duration by 49% and velocity by 61% from unstabilized to final launch configuration.
Double-Pipe Heat Exchanger Project
Mechanical engineering heat-transfer project involving heat exchanger theory, experimental setup, data interpretation, report development, reference formatting, and presentation support.
Research, Teaching & Recognition
Research Assistant
University of Texas at Tyler Houston Engineering Center · May 2026–Present. Experimental energy systems, data acquisition, automation, analysis, and technical documentation.
Teaching Assistant
University of Texas at Tyler Houston Engineering Center · May 2026–Present. Engineering labs/workshops, instrumentation, embedded systems, and student technical support.
SPTC 2026 & ASEC 2026
Accepted presenter for two 2026 engineering conferences covering hybrid renewable-energy monitoring and experimental PEMFC characterization.
Published DAQ Manuals
Author of two published Hybrid Solar–Hydrogen DAQ technical manuals used as the primary instructional material for a completed course of approximately 20 students and again for a second offering.
Professional Organizations & Memberships
Memberships and technical-community affiliations supporting continued learning, professional development, and collaboration across engineering disciplines.
AIChE
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Undergraduate Student Member; South Texas Section (STS) member.
University Engineering Design Organization
Patriot Racing Division — Member of a student engineering club developing a race car.
Contact
Email: contact@jakecummings.dev
GitHub: github.com/JC7HTX
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/JC7HTX
For engineering project inquiries, collaboration opportunities, or professional contact, email me directly with the relevant context, links, files, photos, code, or drawings.