Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics

Creating, producing, learning.

I'm a Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics student at the University of Pennsylvania, currently researching hydrogen-powered turbojet propulsion with Penn Jet Propulsion. Some days that means taking a SolidWorks model to a part in my hands through 3D printing and laser cutting — other days it means a track built from scratch in FL Studio. Same instinct, different tools.

Based in Philadelphia, PA Studying at UPenn SEAS Class of 2029
Matthew Guadarrama
Engineering Projects

Design & Manufacturing

CAD, CFD, and hands-on manufacturing — from parts modeled in SolidWorks and brought to life with 3D printing and laser cutting, to full simulation and analysis work. More projects added as they're finished.

Outside the Shop

Music Production

Writing, producing, and mixing music in FL Studio, alongside piano and guitar.

When I'm not in SolidWorks, I'm usually in FL Studio. I write and produce my own music and post it to YouTube under noskeeeee — everything from beats to full mixes, start to finish.

More tracks and cover art are on the way — check back soon, or head over to the channel directly.

Visit YouTube Channel
YouTube @noskeeeee
FL Studio mixer view from the Folded remix session
Work in Progress

Demos & Unreleased Remixes

Rough mixes and works-in-progress, streamable or downloadable straight from here.

Sound design in Vital for the Talking Body remix
FL Studio playlist detail from the Folded remix session
About

Background

Education

University of Pennsylvania — School of Engineering and Applied Science
B.S.E., Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics · Class of 2029
GPA: 3.92 / 4.00

Relevant coursework: MEAM 1010, Introduction to Mechanical Design (SolidWorks, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting) · MEAM 2010, Machine Design and Manufacturing (Machining, Manufacturing, Fabricating, Tolerancing) · MEAM 2470, Mechanical Engineering Lab I (Experimentation, Analysis, Design)

Technical Skills

Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate 3D Printing Laser Cutting CFD (ANSYS Fluent) Machining Manufacturing Fabricating Tolerancing Experimentation Analysis Design Adobe Python Excel

Languages

English (native) · Mandarin (working proficiency)

Outside the Lab

Piano Guitar Club Tennis Freestyle Soccer Penn VSA Penn CSA

Research & Engineering Activities

Researcher / Engineer
Penn Jet Propulsion (Penn Aerospace Club)
Sept 2025 — Present
  • Conducting research to develop a hydrogen-powered turbofan combustor, with an emphasis on combustion efficiency.
  • Applying SolidWorks for iterative micromixer modeling, and CFD (Fluent) to simulate and analyze maldistribution, fluid, and combustion dynamics of gas injection and chamber combustion temperatures.
  • Designing the hydrogen delivery system using Darcy-Weisbach and choked-flow calculations, constrained by a 0.0025 kg/s mass flow requirement across the regulator, tubing, and injectors.
VP of Finance (2026) · Freshman Liaison (2025)
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Sept 2025 — Present
  • Manage and apply for a $5,000+ chapter budget covering the SHPE annual national conference, social events, and operations, ensuring account balances across all funding sources.
  • Serve as primary financial liaison to the Student Activities Council (SAC) and Engineering Student Activities Council (ESAC), securing yearly SAC, contingency, and ESAC funding, and processing reimbursements and vendor payments.
  • Represent the chapter at SHPE National Conventions and assist in leading board meetings to promote chapter outreach and events.
Secretary (2026)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Sept 2025 — Present
  • Manage chapter records, membership information, shared documents, and internal/external communications.
  • Track attendance and membership status, organize chapter materials, and compile event feedback to support executive board decision-making and future initiatives.

Work Experience

Investor Relations Intern
Fermat Capital Management
June — August 2026
  • Assisted with large-scale cat-bond / ILS client data processing for a hedge fund with $11bn AUM, incorporating AI, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and scripting to streamline workflow.
  • Built an email-scraping script to filter hundreds of clients, contacts, companies, and events, assisting the new CRM onboarding process.
  • Edited the firm's promotional trailer, compiled domestic and international investor target sheets, and completed DDQs for compliance.
Dock Attendant
Town of Westport
Aug 2023 — Aug 2025
  • Managed gas and ice sales (up to $3,000 in revenue per shift) and overnight slip reservations at the Longshore and Ned Dimes marinas.
  • Operated independently or with a few coworkers to provide efficient service, establishing and strengthening long-term client relationships.