Cheltenham, England
Phone: (+44 7412 230716), Email: S4303380@glos.ac.uk
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-reetz-16440a393
About me
I am a second-year Mechatronics Engineering student at the University of Gloucestershire, pursuing my bachelor's degree. I am passionate about constructing drones and robotic systems and am driven to apply my expertise to solve practical, real-life problems. My extensive sports background gives me a strong sense of competitiveness and discipline. I am ready to gain hands-on experience in the workplace and to advance my engineering skills and knowledge through internships
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Education
BEng (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering – University of Gloucestershire
2023 – Present
· Relevant Modules: Principles of Programming, Principles of Electrical Engineering, Sensors, and Actuators, Analogue and Digital Electronics, Enterprise, entrepreneurship, and innovation, and engineering mathematics
· Projects include Pipe climber project, Bike store application, Waste segregation bin, Drone defense guided rocket.
Highschool Diploma – Central Catholic Highschool
2021 – 2023
Additional Achievement and Skills
· National Honors Society (2021 – 2023)
· Marianist Medallion Award recipient, for showing great understand of faith and academics.
· Graduate high school Magna Cum Laude
· International Student Merit Scholarship recipient
Skills
Technical Skills
· SolidWorks: Experienced in creating 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings.
· TinkerCAD: Skilled in rapid prototyping and basic circuit simulation.
· NI Multisim: Familiar with designing and simulating electronic circuits.
· MATLAB: Capable of performing numerical analysis, data processing, and simulation.
· Programming: Able to program in Python and C++
· Mathematics: Strong foundation in advanced mathematics relevant to engineering.
Transferable Skills
· Problem-Solving: Enjoy tackling complex challenges and breaking them down into practical, achievable solutions—even under pressure.
· Teamwork: Years of playing team sports have strengthened my ability to collaborate effectively, communicate clearly, and support others with patience.
· Leadership: Experience as a team captain and coach has taught me to lead by example, stay organized, and allocate tasks based on each person’s strengths.
· Creativity: Able to think outside the box, offering fresh perspectives and alternative approaches to overcome project obstacles.
· Bilingual: living in south Texas helped me to learn Spanish at a young age.
Employment
June 2025 - July 2025, Youth Soccer coach, Milton, Georgia, USA
Duties
· I was responsible for overseeing the wellbeing and safety of the players, making sure none of them got hurt or into trouble.
· Plan and coach an engaging training session for the players, focusing on the development of skill and team identity.
· Provided clear and insightful feedback on skill and mindset to players and their parents.
Achievements
· Promoted a positive and supportive team culture, encouraging good sportsmanship and respect.
· Communicated with parents and other coaches, to ensure coordination during training sessions and camps.
· Created teams and assigned players to positions based on their strengths and weaknesses.
Voluntary work and other interests
· Founding member of the University of Gloucestershire Engineering Society (2024-2025.) this society was formed to help students gain more access to engineering fields trips such as guest speakers, fieldtrips, and student lead projects.
· I was the University of Gloucestershire Engineering Society Welfare Officer (2024 – 2025.) I helped students manage their workload and find healthy ways of dealing with stress.
· I was honored as being a captain of the Gloucestershire Gladiators American Football Team, I earned this privilege by showing great leadership and hard work during our 2025 / 2026 season.
· I enjoy playing American and European football, this allows me to revel in the spirt of competition and live a healthy lifestyle.