Patrick J. Kinsella

Co-Founder of mySyttr

Mechanical Engineer (EIT)
Front-End Web Developer

I grew up fascinated with taking things apart and studying their inner workings.

I now have an incessant passion for building things.

MYSYTTR

mySyttr is a service that enables on-demand housesitting and pet sitting. Traditionally, one would have to peruse sitter listings and evaluate each person, but mySyttr allows immediate online booking with the trust that a vetted professional will be in contact shortly.

THINKNODE

ThinkNode was a crowdfunding platform concept for new technology, to later become a full-featured environment that catered to idea validation, team-building, and collaboration.

FLAPPING-WING MAV

Through research and experimentation, I designed and fabricated a remote controlled flapping-wing micro air vehicle. Utilizing a sub-micro receiver and servos, along with a pager motor, carbon fiber rods, balsa wood, and mylar, the entire craft weighed-in at 3.65 grams. This was a project for engineering graduate school.

TUBE-CHASSIS OFFROAD VEHICLE

Design and fabrication of this railbuggy was performed solely by myself and a friend, Michael Distler. The basic tube frame was fabricated from pre-bent tubing, customized with many additional structural members for strength and rigidity. The VW Vanagon transaxle was adapted to mate with a Chevrolet 3.4L V6 engine, which also required customization of the wiring harness due to the utilization of an EFI system. This project began late in my highschool years and extended into college.

SKILLS
  • Machine Design
  • SolidWorks
  • FEA Analysis
  • GD&T
  • HTML & CSS
  • Bootstrap
  • Javascript
  • Django Templating
EDUCATION

FALL 2010

Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville

My education began with the usual engineering curriculum and Gen. Ed. requirements, and concluded with studies in subjects such as mechatronics, sustainable energy systems, turbomachinery, and human biomechanics.

EXPERIENCE

MAY 2015 - PRESENT

Co-Founder/Front-End Developer
mySyttr

  • Creation of website copy and marketing material.
  • Front-end visual and UX/UI design.
  • Logo Design
  • Front-end development (Bootstrap) and Django integration.

JULY 2010 - PRESENT

Mechanical Engineer
Atlas Machine and Supply, Inc., Louisville, KY

  • Design miscellaneous parts and machinery in a fast-paced, high-urgency environment.
  • Redesign customer parts/machinery to prevent failure, utilizing SolidWorks Simulation when necessary.
  • Quote repairs, new parts, and engineering labor.
  • Manage and expedite high priority jobs for large customers.
  • Serve as a technical resource for heat treating, welding, and thermal spray processes.

AUGUST 2013 - APRIL 2015

Co-Founder/Front-End Developer
ThinkNode

  • Continuous conceptual evolution and customer validation.
  • Creation of blog content and website copy.
  • Front-end visual and UX/UI design.
  • Branding and Logo Design
  • Front-end development (Bootstrap) and Django integration.

SPRING 2007 - 2008

Mechanical Engineering Co-op
Tower Automotive, Inc., Bardstown, KY

  • Worked closely with engineering department on welding machine modifications.
  • Utilized AutoCAD and SolidEdge on a daily basis.
  • Fabricated prototypes in company machine shop.

CONTACT

Email
EmailMe@PatrickJKinsella.com

Phone
502.541.4050

Based In
Louisville, KY

Elsewhere