# Brandon Zhao

> Honors Mechanical Engineering @ Purdue University

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/brandonzhao

## Work Experience
### Turbine Engineer @ PURPL [Purdue Undergraduate Rocket Propulsion Lab]
Jan 2025 – Present

### Summer Engineering Experience Student @ Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | New York City Metropolitan Area
Completed an intensive summer program at Vaughn College exploring key areas of modern engineering. Gained hands-on experience in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence, developed strong technical design skills through an advanced Computer-Aided Design course in SolidWorks, and examined the ethics of engineering through a focused English seminar. This experience strengthened my technical foundation while broadening my perspective on the role of engineering in society.

### Politican Canvasser @ Legion Outreach Consulting
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025
Practiced active listening and adaptive communication strategies by engaging with individuals of varying backgrounds and perspectives, learning to tailor conversations in real time to build trust, foster dialogue, and effectively convey key messages.

### Mentor/Apprentice @ ARCHITECTURE CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING TECHNICAL CHARTER
Jan 2021 – Jan 2025 | New York City Metropolitan Area
Participant in ACE mentorship program, a year round engineering enhancement program that provides over 100 hours of real life training and instruction by experts in the field. 2 Years as a mentee learning from industry leaders. 2 years as a mentor leading underclassmen groups.

### Mechanical Design Engineer @ StuyPulse
Jan 2023 – Jan 2025
Helped design and prototype subsystems for our competition robots using CAD software. Worked closely with teammates to translate concepts into functional parts, ensuring they could be manufactured and integrated with electrical and software systems.

### Varsity Basketball @ Stuyvesant High School
Jan 2021 – Jan 2025 | New York City Metropolitan Area
Student Athlete since Freshman year, consistently demonstrated strong commitment and athletic experience. Involves commitment 6 days a week during the season for multiple months, commitment a few days a week during the off season and workouts. Developed team collaboration skills, time management, resilience, and work ethic.

### Summer Intensive Student @ All Star Code
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | New York, New York, United States
Student at a selective Summer Intensive Program with instruction on building a future in the tech field, as well as high-level computer science education.

### Teaching Assistant @ Youth4am
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | New York, New York, United States
Volunteered over Sophomore year summer 30+ hours to help teach rising 8th graders about the Specialized High School Admissions Test. I personally attend one of the Specialized High Schools and have experience with the exam and was inspired to give children the same opportunity to learn at the best public high schools in New York City. Provided instructional support by assisting in teaching key concepts in english and math through practice problems and test-taking strategies. Did one-on-one tutoring to adhere to personalized needs and helping them overcome specific challenges. Developed the curriculum for future years to come and refined study materials and methods. Provided motivation for students and advice for their futures.


## Education
### Purdue University College of Engineering

### Stuyvesant High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/brandon-zhao-

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Last updated: 2026-04-13