Nathan J. Wakefield
US Citizen | nathanjwakefield@gmail.com | (562) 481-2028 | Long Beach, CA
A passionate computer science undergraduate with a strong foundation in self-driven automation projects using Python. Automotive and 3D Printing hobbyist.
Skills
- Python
- C++
- Automation
- Microsoft Excel
- Data Visualization
- Software Design
- Debugging
- NumPy
- Pandas
- MatPlotLib
- Blender
- Fusion 360
- SolidWorks
Work Experience
Manager of Marketing and Social Media, DeLillo Chevrolet
Jan. 2021 – Present, Huntington Beach, CA
- Developed Python tooling to automate tasks, optimizing output.
- Performed data analysis using Excel’s visualization tools.
- Maintained backend price management software.
- Managed business marketing initiatives to drive sales and generate leads.
3D Printing Technician, Self-Employed
June 2017 – Present, Long Beach, CA
- Printed and shipped prototypes across the US.
- Constructed CAD models using TinkerCAD and Fusion 360.
- Maintained 3D printers, including bed leveling and cleaning.
- Configured open-source tools to automate print jobs.
Project Experience
CSULB SAE Data Acquisitions Lead
- Promoted use of GitHub for managing CAD, programming, and datasheets.
- Refactored programs for Arduinos and ESP32s.
- Interfaced with GPS, G-force, suspension height, and temperature sensors.
- Designed and 3D printed housings for data components.
Customer Review Request Automation
- Automated data entry, saving 4+ hours weekly using Python and Selenium.
- Used NumPy for CSV manipulation and data preprocessing.
Photography and Videography Library Backup
- Automated renaming and organizing over 2TB of multimedia files.
- Developed a duplicate detection algorithm using average per-pixel RGB values.
Digital Quadrascopic Lenticular Camera
- Designed and 3D printed a Quadrascopic Lenticular Camera body.
- Built a Python system to operate the camera and process photos.
- Used Raspberry PI to control 4 cameras simultaneously.
Education
California State University, Long Beach
B.S. in Computer Science, August 2019 – December 2024
Relevant Coursework: Databases, Programming Language Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Object-Oriented Design, Python, Software Design Principles