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