Gavin Tarver

Mechanical Engineering Student

LSU Mechanical Engineering student with an Aerospace Engineering minor. Interested in aerospace, robotics, CAD design, manufacturing, and building systems that push the future forward.

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About Me

I am a Mechanical Engineering student at Louisiana State University pursuing an Aerospace Engineering minor. My background includes FIRST Robotics leadership, CAD design, hands-on fabrication, and engineering coursework. My goal is to keep developing as an engineer and contribute to aerospace systems, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.

Featured Engineering Work

Jigsaw Motor CAD Drawing

Technical drawing of a jigsaw motor assembly with multiple engineering views and a professional title block.

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Skills Demonstrated

CAD modeling, technical drawing, engineering documentation, mechanical design, and visual communication.

CAD Mechanical Design Technical Drawing

FIRST Robotics

Robotics build work

Robot Build & Integration

Hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, and subsystem integration during robotics build season.

Robotics competition field

Competition Experience

Supporting robot operations and team strategy during robotics competition events.

FTC robot preparation

Team Leadership

Preparing, troubleshooting, and supporting the team before competition matches.

Experience

FIRST Robotics Captain

Led robot design, team strategy, troubleshooting, CAD, coding, and competition preparation.

Iron Core Strength Intern

Gained hands-on experience with welding, metal cutting, milling, fabrication, and shop safety.

Merrill Lynch Intern

Shadowed professionals and learned client communication, business operations, and professional networking.

Skills

Python Robotics CAD Welding Milling Metal Fabrication Mechanical Design Team Leadership

Contact

Email: gtarve2@lsu.edu

Resume: View PDF

Website: gavintarver.github.io