Elliot Bares Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

CAD design, Cam programming, CNC machining. CNC machine work, CAD/CAM for multi-industry applications in high performance vehicles Understanding Aftermarket Engine computers, sensors, and wiring in high performance applications. Proficiency in Performance industry standards for TIG welding and Motorsports Wiring.

Assisting Multiple teams competing in Formula DRIFT throughout competition as a crew member and mechanic, working under high pressure and in a fast-moving environment. Servicing, repairs, and setup on multiple formula drift chassis and engine types. Experience with extremely high performance internal combustion engines, reliability and serviceability. Supporting Formula DRIFT vehicles throughout all parts of competition, preparation, and repairs. Maintaining a professional team impression and relationship on and off track. General problem solving in a race-related environment, requiring precision, team communication, and determination. Worked with multiple Formula DRIFT championship winning or contending teams, and accomplished numerous podiums within the series. Traveled to tracks for competition both within the US and Abroad.

Assisted in the Design, Fabrication, and overall engineering of DARPA RACER Vehicles. Assisted in assembly, design, and testing of complex systems of off-road capable autonomous vehicles.Overall problem-solving of complex issues in the robotics field, including vehicle power, braking, cooling, and durability.Safety system prototyping and fabrication for autonomous vehicles.Robot maintenance, upkeep and servicing post-field work, including damage analysis and repairs to vehicles operating in harsh environments.Machining, design, water jetting, welding and general fabrication of parts for multiple robotic systems and assemblies.Multiple field trips to DARPA research events and testing sessions, in-the-field problem solving and mechanical upkeep.