{"id":16,"date":"2020-08-03T19:25:31","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T19:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ippd.ufl.edu\/blogs\/ay2526team09\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2025-10-24T17:11:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T17:11:40","slug":"meet-this-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ippd.ufl.edu\/blogs\/ay2526team09\/meet-this-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet This Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Simon Gil Estiz<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simon Gil Estiz is a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Florida, graduating in May 2026. He has completed three internships with Cummins, gaining experience in product validation, plant engineering, and customer integration. His work includes leading design reviews, developing risk assessments, and creating an AI tool in Power BI and Power Automate to analyze warranty data. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Simon is FE certified, SolidWorks certified, and skilled in MATLAB, Python, and data-driven engineering design. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Naman Goyal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naman Goyal is a 4th-year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Florida, planning to complete a Master\u2019s through the 4+1 program by 2027. Naman has gained industry experience through internships at GE Appliances, where he improved maintenance processes, and Southeast Toyota, where he developed a universal cargo light and data tools. He mentors middle school students in STEM through UF\u2019s Gator Engineering Explorers Program. He also served as Treasurer for the International Mentorship Association, managing budgets and fiscal strategies. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Michelle<\/strong> Gutierrez<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Michelle Gutierrez is a Materials Science and Engineering student at the University of Florida, graduating in May 2026. She completed a Gas Turbine Mechanical Design Internship at GE Vernova, performing FEA and validating turbine rotor configurations. As a Process Engineering Intern at CEMEX USA, she developed a production simulation model to improve process efficiency. As a Formula SAE Chassis Engineer, she has contributed to carbon fiber monocoque design, fabrication, and mechanical testing to validate stiffness and strength. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Phillip Lipman<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Nicolas Riveros<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nicolas is a driven Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Florida\u2019s Honors College with a focus on design, testing, and energy systems. Certified in SolidWorks and experienced in CAD, vibration analysis, and prototyping, he bridges technical design with real-world application. His internship experience with Siemens Energy in Field Technology Services strengthened his adaptability and problem-solving abilities, while his leadership in student organizations highlights his initiative and commitment to collaboration and innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kevin Rubin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kevin is a 5th year mechanical engineering student at UF, graduating in May 2026. He has completed internships with Aerojet Rocketdyne, Northrop Grumman, and GE Vernova. Kevin is currently leading a team of undergraduate students in the Fluids and Adaptive Structures (FASt) Lab, under Dr. Patrick Musgrave, to develop a free-swimming soft robotic fish. He is also a member of the propulsion development team within Swamp Launch, a student design team.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Aaron Song<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aaron Song is a computer engineering student at the University of Florida, graduating in May 2026. He conducts research in machine learning to optimize circuit efficiency by predicting Steiner points. Beyond research, he builds full-stack web applications and explores other fields that reflect his passions for practical, hands-on engineering solutions. He is also the treasurer of GMMA where he manages finance, plan fundraisers, and support outreach initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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