Matthew Flaim Email & Phone Number

Clemson, Sc, Us

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

• Traveled with the team to Road Atlanta in July 2024 as the fuel and tire runner in the Pit Crew.• Actively learning vehicle setup strategies based on track conditions, vehicle behavior, and driver input.• Understanding the responsibilities of the team off the track and the business behind it.

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

• Ran participants in a research study using driving simulators to assess their cognitive workload under high stress situations.• Collected, analyzed and organized data, while discussing and implementing improvements to streamline the data collection process.

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

• Repaired, modified and instrumented suspension and powertrain components on a Polaris RZR Pro R4 and assessed vehicle roll-over metrics at Clemson’s CU-ICAR campus.• Assisted with a week-long data collection event at the McCrady Training Center with National GuardSoldiers, Special Forces, and Polaris Defense.• Worked to improve vehicle drivability factors of the Polaris RZR Pro R4, including alignment and camber.• Conducted clutch tuning to lower the engagement RPM of the vehicle, caused by other modifications.• Used Siemens Amesim to create an accurate model of the front, passenger suspension assembly for kinematics & compliance testing and future research endeavors.• Used a seven - post shaker to identify damper and tire characteristics for assessment of ride quality at different tire pressures.• Presented at the 8th Annual Summer Creative Inquiry + Undergraduate Research Showcase, Clemson, SC.• Presented at the Inaugural Clemson Sports Science Research Symposium.

Merritt Engineering Consultant, D.P.C.

• Inspected residential buildings and banks in New York City for repair.• Filed paperwork with the New York Department of Buildings using AutoCad drawings.• Used SolidWorks software to run fluid tests on residential buildings to find weak points in the structure, indicated by excessive movement from high winds.• Worked with employees in the field, inspecting current construction projects and speaking with building owners and contractors.

Bachelor'S Degree, Automotive Engineering, Senior

High School Diploma