Chelsea Haddy
About
My goal as an engineer is to change people's perspectives of what is possible and to help those in need. Combining my passion for kinematic analysis and mechanical design with my love for working directly with clients to improve quality of life led me to biomechanical engineering. I aim to work in the design of assistive devices for people with physical disabilities, specifically in prosthesis design.
Within a team, I am a leader in communications in both in-person and online work atmospheres. I have learned that a team functions greatest when clear and open communication is welcomed and I strive to foster this environment in every team I work with.
My experience with my capstone project and in my internships has taught me how to communicate technical skills between team members with different expertise and to motivate members of all strengths.
I work hard to create a balance between my goal-oriented mindset and relationship-focused interactions to foster a thriving team and the success of a project.
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What do I bring to a team? I have vast experience in both mathematical analysis of designs as well as many different types of CAD programming in professional team settings. I excel in translating client feedback to engineering designs and translating engineering designs to machine shop drawings and communications.
My most recent design experience for my capstone project allowed me to further develop and fine-tune my technical and professional skills.
I was able to enhance my confidence in leading meetings and presentations for a variety of audiences, as well as communicating information between team members, clients, and professionals.
Furthermore, I learned to gain information for a design through research, developing FEA simulations, and physical testing. This allowed me to tailor a design to fit within a larger scope of a companies goals.