Ben Tate Email & Phone Number

I am a Junior at University of Houston majoring in Systems Engineering and a current KBR-NASA Intern at Johnson Space Center.My goal is to pursue a career in the Aerospace/Space industry and to obtain a masters degree geared towards my chosen feild.To further expand my expertise, I have earned industry-related certifications, including Six Sigma Green Belt, Aerospace Composites Manufacturing Technician, Aerospace Structures Technician, Dante Audio/Video, and a handful of Onshape 3D modeling/sketching certificates.Prior to my recent professional and academic experience, I have participated in the FIRST robotics program for 3+ years across three separate teams. Through the FIRST Robotics program I was exposed to industry level programming and CAD software such as Android Studio, Fusion360. As part of those three years in robotics I was able to have hands-on experience working with an 18", 4 wheeled robot. Likewise, I gained invaluable teamwork and communication skills that I utilize throughout my day-to-day life.Technical Skills:• SOLIDWORKS | Creo | Onshape | Fusion360• Aircraft Structures Assembly & Riveting• Carbon Fiber Composite Assembly & Manufacturing• Six Sigma Green Belt Quality Management Major Awards:• Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America, April 2020)• Phi Theta Kappa (Honors Society, March 2021)• Faculty Award of Excellence (Liberal Arts, Spring 2021)Looking forward to networking with fellow college students and professionals in my field!