Bogie/Chassis 2020-2021
Alex Kraus
Alex Kraus is a mechanical engineering senior at San José State with an emphasis in mechatronics. His work focuses on integrating software
with novel mechanical designs. He is working on the bogie electrical integration team,
focusing on integrating circuits and software into mechanical design.
Andrew Alkakos
Andrew Alkakos is currently a Mechanical Engineering student in his fourth year of
his Bachelor's Degree. He has a large interest in using computer software for thermal
design and mechanical design. He has also received academic awards such as Dean's
Scholar and President's Scholar throughout his undergraduate studies from the Charles
W. Davidson College of Engineering. Currently, Andrew serves as the President of the
Mechanical Engineering Honor Society (Pi Tau Sigma) and as Social Coordinator for
the Engineering Honor Society (Tau Beta Pi). He has team experience from previous
internships as a test engineer in radiofrequency (RF) and cybersecurity. He felt he
could better his skills using CAD and FEA throughout the Spartan Superway Project
as he worked on the Bogie Chassis team. Andrew holds a large interest in revamping
the public transportation system, as he is a frequent user of it. Some of his hobbies
include playing basketball, working out, spending time with friends, and listening
to music.
Devin Wong
Devin Wong is a senior Mechanical Engineering student at San José State University
with a focus in Mechatronics. He is a member of the Bogie Chassis team working on
the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and object avoidance system. He joined Spartan
Superway with hopes to apply knowledge of mechatronics and circuit design to aid electrical
development for cleaner transportation.
Husain Bootwala
Husain Bootwala is a Mechanical Engineering Senior at SJSU, interested in batteries
and new renewable energy resources. He has worked on multiple projects including an
electric race car, autonomous seed planting robot and Data analysis projects. Interested
in sensors and automation projects to make an impact on robotics.
Jake Bondar
Jake is one of the members of the 2020-2021 Spartan Superway senior design project.
He is finishing up his major in mechanical engineering at San José State University.
Jake has a strong interest in control systems and robotics. He is currently working
on using LIDAR and SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) to determine the bogie's
location on the test track. In addition he anticipates being able to use a combination
of LIDAR and a OPENCV camera to detect obstacles on the track. Looking forward, he
hopes to use these skills to persue a career in control systems and robotics.
Juan Carlos Nava
Juan Carlos is a Senior in Mechanical Engineering with a capstone in Mechatronics.
Through his internship at Curtiss Wright: Metal Improvement Co, he has gained exposure
to concepts of design, material strengthening, and FEA. With the combination of experience
and education, he feels that he can make a difference in the implementation of Spartan
Superway.
Kristian Buenconsejo
Kristian is a senior in the mechanical engineering program at San José State University.
Pursuing a bachelor's of science in mechanical engineering, Kristian’s focus is on
mechanical design and manufacturing. He is currently on the mechanical subteam within
the Bogie and Chassis and aims to bring his design and hands-on machining experience
to the table. Kristian enjoys organizing local community events as well as performing
as a professional musician.
Max Marinovich
Max is a mechanical engineering student with a passion for sustainability. Originally
from Santa Cruz, Max has always enjoyed the outdoors and understands the importance
of engineering solutions to solve environmental problems. This is why he chose to
be part of the Spartan Superway team. Prior to joining, Max has enjoyed working in
groups to produce automated systems like a seed planting rover, watering system, and
speed controller for a DC motor.
Michael Gee
Michael is a senior mechanical engineering student at San José State University with a focus on mechatronics. He transferred from Canada College
to SJSU in 2019 as a junior. Michael has chosen to be a part of the Spartan Superway
team and is part of the bogie-chassis team to develop a 1:20 scale of the full-scale
superway. Outside of school, Michael enjoys working out, playing sports, and building
mechanical keyboards.