In 2018 I completed my year and a half long study at Luther College to understand the properties of a rock interface. Through my research I was trying to discover which earthquake characteristics can be accurately modeled in a laboratory setting. I used a single block and spring setup to analyze the interaction between sandpaper with paper towels and quartz with quartz. I built an apparatus to determine how accurate specific characteristics such as stick-slip friction, energy release, creep, asperity size and frictional aging are demonstrated.I have completed three summer internships with Astec Mobile Screens in Sterling, IL. During the first summer at AMS I used Autodesk Inventor to update flat patterns for the break press operator, drew various parts to be used within assemblies and participated in a focus group to decrease the cost of production while improving the function of machines. During my second summer at AMS I created and exploded assemblies. I also created assembly books the assembly team. While at NIU I continued my internship with AMS and updated assembly books, modified assemblies to meet the 2019 designs, assisted in designing and assembling a new screening unit and drawing hydraulic hoses for the same screening unit. While at Luther College, I developed working knowledge with Python, Fortran and MATLAB. At NIU I was introduced to programs including SOLIDWORKS and ANSYS Workbench. Since joining the Frontline BioEnegy team I have gained experience using SolidWorks to design ASME B31.3 process piping and vertical tower structures for several projects. I have used Microsoft Excel to compute the heat loss of process piping and vessels and communicated with vendors to select the correct heat trace components for the system. Email me at kovarik.kaeli@gmail.com