SUMMARY

Thanks for stopping by! Whether you're here to analyze, explore, or get inspired, I hope my work sparks your curiosity.

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Strengths:

  • Addicted to CAD-modeling.

  • If I don't know how it works, I will find out (eventually).

  • Willing to commute 2+ hours to campus for club work.

Weaknesses:

  • Addicted to CAD-modeling.

  • Productivity is directly proportional to caffeine intake.

  • Not willing to drive 10 minutes to the local store for groceries.

EXPERIENCE

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MY JOURNEY

Sensitivity Analysis

Sep 2024 - May 2025

SJSU DESIGN/BUILD/FLY 2025

Conducted sensitivity studies and designed a wing for a senior design team's competition aircraft.

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High-power Rocketry Analysis

Mar 2025 - May 2025

AUTONOMOUS ROBOT

Led the mechanical design and program of an autonomous robot capable of interacting with infrared beacons.

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Autonomous Robot

Oct 2025 - Dec 2025

HIGH-POWER ROCKET DESIGN

Conducted comparative analysis between traditional kit rockets and 3D-printed alternatives using SOLIDWORKS.

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Epidemic Simulation Model

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025

PANDEMIC MODEL

C++/Python model replicating the spread of a global pandemic with variable user outcomes.

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AUTONOMOUS ROBOT
Student Teams
Autonomous Robot
SJSU DESIGN/BUILD/FLY 2025
Student Teams
Autonomous Robot
HIGH-POWER ROCKET DESIGN
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Autonomous Robot
ATX CASE DESIGN
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Autonomous Robot
PANDEMIC MODEL
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Autonomous Robot
RANDOM THINGS
Other
Autonomous Robot
WIND TURBINE
Student Teams

COMING SOON

Autonomous Robot
TUTORING
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Hi there! My name is Matthew Jovero and I'm currently in my junior year as an engineering student at San José State University. Having always lived in the bay area, my passion for engineering and technology came from a 13-year old boy being interested in assembling paper origami parts.

If you'd like to see how my curiosity grew into real engineering experience, you can learn more about my journey on my resume:

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Another thing I like to do is see different places. Here is my visit to Grand Canyon West @ Guano Point!

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I partook in a robotics competition to design and build a fully autonomous VEX companion robot with the capability of a domestic task: Turning off a stove and bringing a plate to another room. As the mechanical lead, I was in charge of assembling the robot's chassis frame and implementing a functioning single-axis arm design in the span of six weeks, taking into account a weight restriction.

Robot Project
Autonomous Robot

Mechanical parts consisted mainly of C-channels, which are lightweight yet strong in order to minimize final weight. Additionally, I was involved in programming the autonomous behaviors and troubleshooting failures of the control systems. Our robot achieved 1st place, completing the task in 19 seconds to set a university record.

Project Detail

Incase the YouTube embed is blocked: https://youtu.be/31GKb08b29w

Robot Project Detail

OTHER PROJECTS

Sensitivity Analysis
SJSU DESIGN/BUILD/FLY 2025
Rocketry Analysis
HIGH-POWER ROCKET DESIGN
Epidemic Simulation
PANDEMIC MODEL
Random Things
TUTORING
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Email: matthewjoverohome@gmail.com

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Sensitivity Analysis

I had the unique opportunity of working with a senior design team who were building an aircraft for an annual AIAA Design/Build/Fly competition. One of the things I was tasked with was building a MATLAB sensitivity analysis for the aircraft.

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The sensitivity study played a big role in helping determine design factors and competition strategies for the aircraft. I also had the opportunity to design the internal structure of a 72-inch wing on Autodesk Inventor. Different spars were used to support a Clark-Y airfoil rib, whose airfoil shape is perfect for cruising speeds.

Analysis Detail
Analysis Detail
Sensitivity Analysis Additional

OTHER PROJECTS

Autonomous Robot
WIND TURBINE
Radial Engine
ATX CASE DESIGN
Rocketry Analysis
HIGH-POWER ROCKET DESIGN
Random Things
RANDOM THINGS
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Email: matthewjoverohome@gmail.com

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I have always been interested in rocketry and 3D-modeling. I began a personal project comparing a high-power rocket from a traditional kit to a fully 3D-printed one with PETG using SOLIDWORKS. This project also included the physical assembly of a traditional rocket kit with aerospace adhesives such as epoxy.

Rocket Analysis
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Rocket Component Rocket Design

Due to how the rocket connects to the parachute once it deploys, the fin opposite to the eye-bolt hole of the front-centering ring will always strike the ground first at landing. I conducted finite element analysis on this fin to see how its landing reacts with PETG material properties.

Additionally, to compare cost, I included all significant middle-end materials to compare with a non-certificate rocket and recorded a percentage difference of 12% in favor of the 3D-printed fabrication.

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Rocket Analysis Additional

OTHER PROJECTS

Epidemic Simulation
PANDEMIC MODEL
Sensitivity Analysis
WIND TURBINE
Autonomous Robot
AUTONOMOUS ROBOT
Random Things
RANDOM THINGS
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Email: matthewjoverohome@gmail.com

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During summer 2026, I designed a computer tower for an ATX motherboard using SOLIDWORKS.

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Radial Engine

The tower supports fan sizes of 120 mm and 140 mm, a 240 mm radiator for watercooling, GPUs up to 370 mm, PSUs up to 93 mm high, and other ideal designs for the user. Design challenges consist of the chassis and vent fan compatibility.

Radial Engine Detail
Radial Engine Detail
Radial Engine Additional

OTHER PROJECTS

Rocketry Analysis
HIGH-POWER ROCKET DESIGN
Autonomous Robot
AUTONOMOUS ROBOT
Random Things
TUTORING
Sensitivity Analysis
SJSU DESIGN/BUILD/FLY 2025
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Email: matthewjoverohome@gmail.com

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Epidemic Simulation

During the summer, I decided to initiate a software project by developing two versions of a pandemic simulation minigame using C++ and Python.

The game models the spread of a disease across a population, requiring players to strategically manage timing and upgrades. The goal of the game is to spread your plague across the entire country before doctors find a cure for it!

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The format of the program utilizes data structures to track parameter values and relationships. These values change over time through a probability-based logic system and point system where the player can purchase upgrades for their plague and slow down humanity's response. The Python version consists of different abilities for your plague that can help you advance further into the game.

Project challenges include properly syncing plague stats with population scaling to guarantee balanced and realistic progression.

In case the YouTube embed is blocked: https://youtu.be/NI7moMOjPAw

Epidemic Simulation Detail

OTHER PROJECTS

Sensitivity Analysis
SJSU DESIGN/BUILD/FLY 2025
Autonomous Robot
AUTONOMOUS ROBOT
Radial Engine
ATX CASE DESIGN
Random Things
WIND TURBINE
LinkedIn

Email: matthewjoverohome@gmail.com

© 2026 My Portfolio. All rights reserved.

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OTHER PROJECTS

Autonomous Robot
AUTONOMOUS ROBOT
Epidemic Simulation
PANDEMIC MODEL
Rocketry Analysis
HIGH-POWER ROCKET DESIGN
Radial Engine
ATX CASE DESIGN
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Email: matthewjoverohome@gmail.com

© 2026 My Portfolio. All rights reserved.

Sensitivity Analysis

I designed a wind turbine blade and tower with an engineering team. We decided to implement three blades around this hub with the NACA 4424 airfoil and an angle of attack of 45 degrees. This decision was to increase structural strength for a smaller-scale wind turbine more vulnerable to vigorous winds.

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Our final tower design is shown below. This design consisted of engineered wood binded with epoxy. Machine tools and hand tools were also used. Our design methodology was to prevent significant deformation during the stiffness test, and testing results came out with a stiffness of 10 N per mm. Our design won 1st place in the stiffness category.

Additional Analysis Detail
Sensitivity Analysis Additional

OTHER PROJECTS

Autonomous Robot
AUTONOMOUS ROBOT
Radial Engine
ATX CASE DESIGN
Rocketry Analysis
HIGH-POWER ROCKET DESIGN
Random Things
TUTORING
LinkedIn

Email: matthewjoverohome@gmail.com

© 2026 My Portfolio. All rights reserved.

Starting in my first semester of university, I posted flyers to begin tutoring for mathematics. My motivation for this was to make STEM education easier for students as well as earn a bit of money to fund for projects.

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Rocket Design

I tutored clients through Calculus I-III, utilizing LaTeX to create professionally-typed documents and handwritten notes for answer keys that help clients understand the reasoning behind steps.

I stopped tutoring about 1.5 years later, but as of May 2026, I am open to tutoring for ordinary differential equations!

OTHER PROJECTS

Epidemic Simulation
PANDEMIC MODEL
Sensitivity Analysis
WIND TURBINE
Autonomous Robot
AUTONOMOUS ROBOT
Random Things
RANDOM THINGS
LinkedIn

Email: matthewjoverohome@gmail.com

© 2026 My Portfolio. All rights reserved.

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Email: matthewjoverohome@gmail.com