Brian Jackson

Brian Jackson Email:-| Phone:- | LinkedIn Profile Problem Solver * Team Player * Leader * Effective Communicator * AutoCAD* Innovative Product SUMMARY Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, power engineering, and renewable energy systems. Experienced in technical documentation, engineering calculations, and project design, with hands-on experience in HVAC systems and energy conversion processes. Seeking to apply my technical skills and experience as a business analysts to innovative projects TECHNICAL SKILLS MS Office Suite; Tableau; Jira; Trace; Miro; IM Proficiency in French; SQL Certificate; Matlab; Python; Confluence; GitHub; Google PM Certificate; EIT (May 2025) EXPERIENCE Electro-Mechanical Corporation Mechanical Engineer (Current) Mechanical Drafter, Engineer, Quality Control Bristol, VA Served as the primary drafter for new sheet metal product lines, using SolidEdge and AutoCAD to design documentation and assembly drawings Troubleshot design issues, suggested improvements, and ensured high performance mechanical solutions while participating in cross-functional planning to optimize workflows Collaborated with engineering and production teams, focusing on manufacturability, cost reduction, and quality Supported process conversion by aiding in the redesign of parts for modern products, aligning with lean manufacturing principles McKinsey & Company Atlanta, GA Business Insights Analyst (July 2022 – July 2024) Engineering, R&D, Business Development, People Development Led data engineering tasks to resolve system bugs, gathered requirements to tailor workforce scheduling solutions for clients, and created an AI project roadmap that saved clients 20% in labor costs and enhanced employee utilization Published quarterly newsletters on agricultural trends and insights, authored articles on technological advancements in agriculture, and supported senior leadership’s understanding of the commercial banking sector through targeted research Authored and published operator cross-training guides on manufacturing processes (e.g., Lean Six Sigma), increasing broader skillsets within operator teams, and deployed IoT sensors for live data collection on plant performance Sized global production, consumption, demand, and supply for key exotic fruits and vegetables including lychee, pomegranate, dragon fruit, mushrooms, onions, lettuce, and tomatoes Designed and implemented a digital scheduling tool that reduced operator scheduling time from 24 hours to 7 hour, delivering $1.6 million over five years in savings – enhancing efficiency and resource planning Collaborated with cross-functional team to develop a roadmap for integrating advanced analytics into manufacturing operations, aligning technical solutions with business goals and enhancing decision-making across engineering and operations Summer Consultants McLean, VA Mechanical Engineering Intern (May 2021 – Sept 2021) HVAC, Plumbing, & Building Schematics Supported HVAC and plumbing system renovations for high-security government facilities, including the Pentagon, and naval bases by performing load calculations, updating schematics, and ensuring ASHRAE compliance in AutoCAD Assisted with energy calculations for multiple room renovations within the Pentagon, contributing to energy efficiency and sustainable building goals in secure spaces Conducted field surveys and created mechanical schematics for secure sites like the FBI training center and Indian Head Naval Base, while collaborating with senior engineers to resolve sustainable design issues Collaborated with senior engineers to adjust design changes based on contractor and client feedback, ensuring mechanical upgrades met both operational needs and sustainability goals EDUCATION Howard University Senior Capstone Project: Led an engineering team to develop an optical baffle satellite, presenting findings to Sandia Labs with a third-place competition finish Graduated: MAY 2022 Major: Bachelor’s of Mechanical Engineering Minor: Mathematics ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Volunteer & Club Membership: Atlanta Community Food Bank, Capital Area Food Bank, Minority engineering Program (MEP) UD, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)