Hi, I’m
John Hegarty​
I am a materials engineer. I attended public high school in the small Connecticut town where I grew up. I then enrolled in college at Brown University. I’ve spent my time at Brown honing my skill set as an engineer while also improving my creative and writing abilities. I served as a technical support intern for Dassault Systèmes where I help beta test the 2020 version of the SOLIDWORKS software. I have also conducted undergraduate research, started a small business selling my art, worked on multiple startups, mentored and tutored other students, played club squash and been involved with various other extracurriculars.
Moving forward, I hope to continue tackling difficult problems with the rigor of my data-driven analytical training coupled with my innate curiosity and creativity. I intend to publish an honors thesis, complete a capstone project within engineering, and also complete a community engaged capstone project as part of Brown University’s Engaged Scholars Program.
MY SKILLS
Creative Problem Solving
One of my defining characteristics is that I think outside the box. My visual arts background has aided my ability to complete ambitious projects. It bolsters my detailed oriented approach to technical problem-solving. It has also led me to pursue small business ventures selling my artwork.
Communication
Work Ethic
I dedicate myself wholeheartedly and enthusiastically to all my work. I was inducted into the engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi for being in the top 8th of my engineering class at Brown. In both high school and college I have maintained a 4.0 GPA. While working for Dassault I completed more beta service requests than the nine other interns and more than twice the average.
Technical Skills
I value and pride myself on my ability to communicate effectively with others through both written media and face-to-face conversation. At Brown, I have taken writing classes ranging from non-fiction to poetry and written various technical lab reports and design project analyses.
I am a certified SolidWorks professional. I have programming experience with MATLAB, Python and Mathematica. I am also experienced at data manipulation and visualization in Excel.
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P O R T F O L I O
Designed and conducted economic analysis on a fully functional hydrogen plant run by photovoltaics.
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Research into the origins of tensile stress in thin films. Paper of results planned.
Designed and manufactured a functional vertical axis wind turbine to generate renewable energy.
Deep dive into mechanical properties in copper and martensitic steel. Analysis of the ductile to brittle transition in BCC metals.
TIMELINE
Tau Beta Pi
Spring 2019
Tau Beta Pi
Vice-President
Elected vice president of engineering honors society.
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Fall 2018-Present
Inducted to engineering honors society; lead tours of engineering campus.
University Group Tutor
Spring 2018 - Present
Materials Reseach Society
Materials Reseach Society
Fall 2018
Fall 2018-Present
Treasurer
Helped plan speaker events; oversaw budget usage and event reimbursements
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Treasurer
Helped plan speaker events; oversaw budget usage and event reimbursements
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Engineering Team Leader
Organize and lead training sessions for all other engineering tutors on teaching strategies and best practices
Engineering TA
Fall 2018
Homework grader for materials engineering course
Meiklejohn Program
Fall 2018 - Present
Departmental Representative for Materials Engineering
Field questions from all Brown first-years about concentrating in materials engineering
Thin Film Research
Summer 2018
Brown University Researcher
Developed a theoretical in MATLAB to explain the onset of tensile stress in thin-film growth
Joey
Spring 2018 - Fall 2018
Designed, CAD modeled, and produced silicone cases for keys that adhere to the back of phones and help prevent dorm room lockouts
University Group Tutor
Spring 2018 - Present
Created lesson plans and tutored students in Dynamics & Vibrations, Electricity & Magnetism, and Thermodynamics engineering courses
Meiklejohn Program
Spring 2018 - Present
Student Advisor
Act as primary academic and social advisor for a group of 5 first-year students; organize regular check-ins; collaborate with a faculty advisor.
Chemistry TA
Spring 2017 - Fall 2017
Led group problem sessions for an introductory chemistry course.
Jewelry Cafe
Summer 2017
Expanded business selling jewelry to sell out of the Jewelry Cafe, an artist cooperative in Woodbury, CT
Vagabond Magizine
Fall 2016 - Spring 2017
Did photography for articles
Bridge Design Contest
Fall 2106
Won bridge design contest in intro engineering class of 150+ students
Triple Helix Magazine
Fall 2016
Brown University
Wrote an article on the urban forest for science and society magazine
Fall 2016
Commencement
LiveWire ArtWorks
Summer 2016
Sold jewelry and sculpture online
Brookfield High School
Summer 2016
Graduated as Valedictorian
Tennis
Spring 2016
Team captain
Competed in and advanced to second round of state tournament
National Honor Society
2015-2016
Chapter president
Organized 5K run for charity and blood drive for the Red Cross among other events