Steven Rougeou

stevenrougeou@gmail.com 225-485-4890 739 Ingleside Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 stevenrougeou.weebly.com

Education
Louisiana State University: Baton Rouge, LA

Bachelor of Science in Biological Science

o Minor: Chemistry
o Electives: Neurobiology, Entomology
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
o Electives: Vehicle Dynamics, Formula SAE Independent Study [Suspension]

Optimum-G: Lansing, MI

December 2011

May 2017
2016

Attended 4-day seminar on vehicle dynamics taught by racecar engineer Claude Rouelle

Work Experience
Intern, Hybrid Racing: Baton Rouge, LA

Student intern at Hybrid Racing. Helping with parts assembly, packaging and design for aftermarket
shifters.

Intern, Mezzo Technologies, Baton Rouge, LA

June-December 2011

Student intern in the Fisheries Laboratory.

Worked with team on otolith research project; aging fish for determining the following years catching
limit.

General Service Technician, Baton Rouge, LA

January 2012-May2014

Utilized craftsman skills and biology knowledge in the upkeep of a privately owned upscale property.
Collaborated with a licensed carpenter and other grounds keepers to upkeep the property in its nostalgic
French flair.
Used knowledge to train others on using equipment, upkeep, and motorized equipment repair.

Intern, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Baton Rouge, LA

May 2014-January 2016

Student intern at Mezzo Technologies.

Worked on high end heat exchangers, personally designed for Boston Dynamics.
Designed, manufactured, and tested data acquisition system to help validate thermal model for units in
the field; specifically a shifter kart unit.
Gained knowledge for real world engineering applications, specifically; designing with manufacturing
capabilities in mind, ordering within a specified budget, and designing with fellow coworkers.

Private Craftsman and Grounds Keeper, Baton Rouge, LA

August 2016-Present

July 2010-June 2011

Utilized automobile knowledge for general service technician at Goodyear.

Gained experience working with licensed mechanics.

Extra-Curricular Experience
LSU Formula SAE: Baton Rouge, LA

2008-2016

FSAE team member from 2008 to 2016.

Competed as driver in Michigan in May 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and Lincoln 2015 against teams
from around the U.S. and the World.
Analyzed and designed as lead in the energy storage and suspension kinematics systems for the 2015 and
2016 car.
Responsible for chassis setup and driver training 2015 and 2016.

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Used excel to calculate ride frequencies, roll gradients, dampener settings, and ARB stiffness.
Used kart racing experience and OptimumG knowledge to help dial suspension to optimize
performance.

LSU Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Project: Baton Rouge, LA

Designed and manufactured gasoline prototype Shell Eco Marathon competition car and a leader over 11
other students.
I ensured that the many subsystems parts are designed to function without impeding each other.
As a leader I ensured the team met all proposed deadlines and followed proper engineering practices.

Personal Racing Experience

2016-2017

2004-Present

Dirt track kart racing from 2003 to 2008.

Road course racing from 2008 to present.
o 3 time WKA (World Karting Association) champion
o 250 Superkart racing
Personal kart manager
o Managed chassis setup
o Carburetor settings
o Top end rebuild and settings
o Travel and trailer preparation

Skills
Computer software

Solidworks, Microsoft Office, Ardiuno, ANSYS

Basic use of machine shop equipment

Time spent in the LSU machine shop I learned basic skills of how to operate the lathe, end mill, MIG
welder, CNC milling machines.
This also helped me understand design better; learning how to create designs easier and relatively
inexpensive.

Activities
Personal

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Beta Upsilon Chi fraternity
WKA 3x national champion
Tang Soo Do Karate third degree black belt and instructor
High school football letterman

Honors

Member of Phi Sigma Theta Honor Society

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