Hannah Adams

Engineer • Designer • Developer

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A detail-oriented problem solver looking to make an impact.

I am an engineer with several years of experience in product design, program management, fabrication and development, and fast-paced project cycles. I thrive in spaces with room to grow, teach, and collaborate across skill and experience levels. I enjoy the hands-on and fast-paced nature of product development and am always looking to expand my skillset into new areas!

Work Experience

2022-Present

Mechanical Engineer

U.S. Federal Government
Product Design • Project Management • Fabrication • CAD/CAM
Exceptional Performance Award
2023
Multi-year project delivery with high impact in new product space
Exceptional Performance Award
2022
Extraordinary test support and troubleshooting

Product Design, Fabrication, and Team Leadership

  • Lead and support teams utilizing quick reaction solution capabilities in designing and fabricating new hardware technology from conception to launch
  • Use product design techniques and efficient prototyping methods, including 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding

Program Management for Technical Product Development

  • Manage multiple global programs to introduce new capabilities and integrate contractor technologies to current radio-based communications solutions
  • Work with product stakeholders to generate requirements and development plans with engineering trade-offs balanced against budget and efficiency
  • Build and execute test plans to verify and validate technologies against technical requirements and compliance specifications
2021

Lab Assistant

MIT Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity
Injection Molding • Machining • Teaching • CAD/CAM
  • Instructed upper-level students in the design and manufacturing of custom injection-molded products and the proper use of machinery, including mills, lathes, and injection molding machines
  • Enhanced educational resources for mold design and machining principles to improve the undergraduate experience
2020

Researcher

MIT Global Engineering and Research Laboratory
HTML/CSS • User Interface Design • MATLAB • Javascript
  • Designed and built a web-based user interface that allows low-income farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa to design their own drip irrigation systems
  • Integrated current MATLAB tool and managed UI/UX design to provide and expand opportunities for outreach to impacted communities

Education

2017-2021

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Minor in Computer Science

Pi Tau Sigma - Mechanical Engineering Honor Society

Projects

From independent endeavors to team projects, from product design, to fabrication, to app development, check out some of my favorite projects!

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App Development

Record Collector

A record collection app built for iOS with library organization, statistics, and Spotify integration


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Site Sense

An iOS App to track insertion sites of diabetic equipment


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Dexcom Mac Display

A macOS menu bar display of real-time Dexcom blood sugar data


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Product Design

Auxilia

A wheelchair attachment to lessen physical strain when passing through doorways.


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Inflatable Ski Liner

An integrated inflatable ski boot liner for custom and secure fit for skiers of all levels. 


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Yoyo Manufacturing

Custom designed and injection-molded yoyos


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