Mechanical Engineer
Hi! I am Yiran "Kevin" Xuan, a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's Mechanical Engineering program. I am a dedicated worker and leader who is eager to try innovative approaches to problems. I have earned a diverse skillset from a wide range of projects, and my exposure to different people and activities allows me to be comfortable in many settings.
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My career goal is to bring technology and innovation to everyday people's lives in a meaningful way.
Feel free to learn more about what I have done and what I can do!
PROJECTS
These projects show my diverse technical abilities and interests, and were completed for courses, clubs, internships, or personal interest
Capstone Nerf Turret Project | Designing for Internet of Things Projects | Caterpillar Robot Project | Alligator Robot Project |
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Nerf Turret Project | Roboclub Ukulele Bot | Choitek Cat Robot |
BIO
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I grew up in Dublin, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. My hobbies then are not too different than mine now: creating machines, drawing monsters, and listening to and writing stories. I loved to learn about biology, history, and science; in short, I was a huge nerd, and my parents tell that was why I needed glasses so early on. I also enjoyed outdoor activities such as soccer, tennis, and biking. I have since added running and weightlifting to that list as well.
I am currently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I participated in a wide range of campus activities, including robotics club, Chinese culture club, running club, and Asian student magazine.
If you ask me to describe myself, I am an optimist, adventurer, and innovator. I am persistent and ambitious, but I can empathize with people easily, and intake their viewpoints to adjust mine. I have great appreciation for other people's efforts and talents, and I believe that proper teamwork requires everyone to derive a sense of satisfaction from the group effort.
CONTACT
Interested in learning more about me or my work? Feel free to reach out anytime, I would be more than happy to chat.
Primary Email: yxuan@alumni.cmu.edu