Michael O'Gara Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Florida, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Lead an organization of 10 student officers and one faculty advisor in planning and overseeing quarterly operations, budgets, and initiatives for 200+ members and alumni
• Coordinated in-person and remote events to promote ties between Drexel students and industry professionals, promoting Drexel's reputation as a pipeline for careers within the themed entertainment industry
• Organized hands-on projects for students to learn and develop skills to use within the themed entertainment industry

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Managed club finances with the club Treasurer
• Communicated and maintained connection with club alumni through opportunities such as guest speaking, networking, and mentorships
• Organize projects and events with other officers for members to build skills and learn about the industry
• Assisted President in conducting weekly meetings and events

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Drove and oversaw the conception and implementation of Drexel TPED’s first multidisciplinary community design competition
• Collaborated with club members and officer-board to prepare engaging and educational projects
• Led all discussions relating to design and research efforts as project manager through mechanical design competitions
• Represented Drexel TPED in College of Engineering Dean’s Student Leadership Council to collaborate with College of Engineering Dean and Director of Student Services
• Communicated with and involve alumni in club projects and activities

• Shadowed the current officer board to prepare for permanent future roles within the organization
• Researched relevant themed entertainment trends and news to present at general body meetings

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Assisted with project deliverables and communication for theme park projects involving Show Activated Equipment and Guest Activated Equipment in order to make the Design Review process more efficient
• Conducted thorough reviews of technical design packages and mechanical documentation to identify potential discrepancies, errors, and design optimizations
• Collaborated with fabrication teams to conduct inspections, audits, and testing of mockups to verify manufacturing quality and adherence to design specifications
• Subject to NDA

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Worked with vendors and Universal ride systems, facilities, tech services, and operations departments to create immersive attractions and Show Action Equipment
• Collaborated with fellow engineers, designers, and safety experts to develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies, ensuring the highest levels of guest and operator safety
• Led the development of maintenance access plans for ride systems and show elements, focusing on facilitating efficient operations
• Tracked installation status for upcoming attractions and maintained related design, construction, and operational documentation
• Subject to NDA

Santa Clarita, California, United States

• Operated various attractions within an area of the park consisting of transport rides, leisure rides, and coasters
• Collaborated with a team of ride operators, foremen, and area supervisors to provide guests with consistent and safe operation of attractions
• Communicated and enforced park policy with guests in a friendly and professional manner
• Maintained expert knowledge of safety and operation of attractions to respond effectively to emergency situations
• Learned quickly during Ops. certification training and adapted to the requirements of various rides around the park

Lake Placid, New York, United States

• Competed internationally in competitions representing the USA
• Taught other athletes how to control and maintain doubles sleds
• Built and maintained USLA sleds under the guidance of Olympic Coaches and Sled Technicians using skills such as welding and knowledge of aerodynamics and fiberglass materials
• Demonstrated time management skills between training activities, academics, and personal time

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Drexel Theme Park Engineering & Design Group Dean's List | Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 2021

High School Diploma, Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering

Activities and Societies: FIRST Robotics Team 696, Mock Trial