Adrian Kwiatkowski

Adrian
Kwiatkowski

I'm a mechanical engineering student who likes measuring things accurately and building things that work. I do thermal fluids research, shop inspection work, and CAD and Arduino projects.

Education

Florida State University

Expected May 2029

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Economics. Tallahassee, FL

GPA 3.9 / 4.0. Dean's List. 100% Out-of-State Tuition Scholar Waiver.

Experience

Thermal Fluids Research Assistant

Sep 2026 to present

National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Tallahassee, FL

  • Contribute to a hybrid machine learning project that automates vortex event detection in experimental data.
  • Annotate 500+ superfluid helium image frames to build labeled training data for vortex detection models.
  • Develop and test deep learning models in PyTorch, managing Python dependencies through Anaconda environments.

Machine Shop Manufacturing Intern

Dec 2025 to Jan 2026

A&F Machine Development Co., Newark, DE

  • Measured and analyzed finished parts to verify compliance with GD&T specifications.
  • Shadowed inspectors using SmartScope optical systems and laser micrometers to verify accuracy to ±0.003 inches.
  • Gained hands-on exposure to low-tolerance CNC machining, molding, and quality control inspection workflows.

Projects

Dual-Mode Phone Mount

SolidWorks, 3D printing
  • Designed and 3D-printed a phone stand that clips onto a wall charger block to hold and charge a phone.
  • Used sketch-driven patterns and configurations to create two standing positions for flat-surface viewing angles.

Sonar-Guided Obstacle Detection System

Arduino, C++
  • Built a servo-driven sonar system in C++ on an Arduino Uno with an HC-SR04 sensor and buzzer.
  • Enabled real-time distance detection and constant proximity alerts across a 1 to 35 mm range for accurate object sensing.

Leadership

Theta Tau Professional Fraternity

Feb 2026 to present

Academic Chair (Apr 2026 to present). Project Chair (Feb 2026 to Apr 2026)

  • Organize study hours, academic workshops, and a textbook donation drive to support members' coursework.
  • Led a team to design and build a Greek letter sign, managing materials, design, pricing, and budget ($190 against a $200 limit).

MADI LLC

Apr 2022 to Aug 2026

Operations Manager, Newark, DE

  • Managed staff scheduling and training while coordinating risk management, including equipment inspections.
  • Maintained 100% compliance with health department codes, fire marshal requirements, and local licensing standards.

Hockessin Athletic Club

Jul 2024 to Aug 2026

Adults Sports Coordinator, Hockessin, DE

  • Coordinated communication and logistics for adult basketball leagues, with courts ready for 20 teams a night.
  • Oversaw setup and cleanup and standardized scorekeeping, keeping accuracy above 99% across all duties.

Newark Day Nursery & Children's Center

Dec 2025 to Jan 2026

School-Age Intern, Newark, DE

  • Coordinated logistics, scheduling, safety, and activities for 40+ campers ages 4 to 13, resolving conflicts in real time.
  • Communicated with parents about camper-related situations and worked with staff to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Technical
C++, Arduino, SolidWorks, Python, PyTorch, 3D printing, GD&T, CNC machining, data annotation, computer vision, machine learning, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, carpentry, technical documentation.
Languages
English. Polish (fluent).