Adam H. Zarak

Mechanical Engineer | Computer Science Minor

Specializing in Control Systems, GNC, and Autonomous Systems Development

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About Me

  • I am a UCF Mechanical Engineering graduate with a minor in Computer Science, focused on bridging engineering with intelligent systems.
  • Previously, I have developed control systems during my internship at Automated Logic.
  • Outside of work, I'm usually experimenting in the kitchen, reading something new, or playing tennis with friends.

Education

University of Central Florida

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Minor in Computer Science

GPA: 3.6

Graduated: May 2025

Relevant Coursework

Control & Systems
  • Vibrations & Control Systems
  • Engineering Analysis: Dynamics
  • Engineering Measurements
Computer Science
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Numerical Methods
Engineering Core
  • Linear Circuits
  • Machine Design
  • Statistics in Engineering

Skills & Technologies

Programming & Software
C/C++ Python Java MATLAB Simulink FastAPI Git
Mechanical Systems
SolidWorks ANSYS AutoCAD FEA 3DSlicer
Electronics & Hardware
ESP32 Arduino UART/I2C/SPI IMU Servo Control

Professional Experience

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Control Systems Engineer Intern

Automated Logic Corporation • Summer 2024

  • Created databases within ALC WEBCTRL for client applications
  • Designed control system panel layouts using Microsoft Visio
  • Validated HVAC automation control logic and system efficiency
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Undergraduate Research Assistant

UCF Biomechanics Laboratory • 2023-2024

  • Utilized 3DSlicer for 3D cardiac cycle visualization
  • Conducted computational analysis of biomechanical systems
  • Preprocessed MRI datasets for finite element modeling

Featured Projects

RTLS Rocketry

RTLS Rocketry - GNC Lead

Led the development of a Return-To-Launch-Site trajectory control system with real-time course correction capabilities.

MATLAB ESP32 Kalman Filter Monte Carlo
Spotify Analysis

Spotify Wrapped Analysis

FastAPI web application analyzing music preferences with GPT integration for dynamic user feedback.

Python FastAPI OpenAI Data Analysis
Autonomous Boat

Autonomous Boat Development

Designed and programmed an autonomous navigation system for a self-guided vessel using Arduino.

SolidWorks Arduino Sensors Navigation
Vertical Rocket Erector

Vertical Rocket Erector

Designed and developed a vertical rocket erector system as part of UCF's Engineering Mechanics course, applying theoretical principles to practical aerospace applications.

AutoCAD Structural Analysis Engineering Design Fabrication

Tools & Visualizations

Flight Algorithm Visualizer

Flight Algorithm Visualizer

Interactive visualization tool for rocket flight algorithms and trajectory analysis. An extension of the RTLS Rocketry project.

React Three.js WebGL Flight Dynamics