About Me

Inspired by the impossible.

Hello and welcome! My name is Summer Roman Nicks, I’m an imaginative mechanical engineer with 7+ years experience in diverse engineering projects. I was raised in a household brimming with creativity and innovation that fostered my natural mechanical aptitude. My father, an inventor and engineer, immersed me in a world of machinery, teaching me the intricacies of project planning, design, material sourcing, and fabrication techniques like soldering, welding, machining, vacuum forming, and woodworking. Above all, he instilled in me a knack for problem-solving.

My journey in engineering education extended into high school through FIRST robotics competitions. As the Mechanical and Electrical Lead of our spirited small team, 1332. I embraced the challenges and thrived in this kind of project. After a detour in the medical field, I fully committed myself to this path, culminating in the completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado ~ Boulder in 2017. Throughout my academic tenure, I diligently balanced my studies with hands-on experience, seizing opportunities through internships and volunteering for humanitarian engineering initiatives.

Today, I channel this upbringing into being a dedicated do-it-yourself enthusiast whether it’s tackling projects around the house, working under the hood of a car, or bringing my imaginative ideas to life. Through necessity, I have honed a diverse set of skills and knowledge. My real strength lies not in possessing all the answers but in my curiosity-driven quest to seek out the right knowledge to uncover them.

Throughout my career as an engineer I have proven to be a leader who works well with a team to develop creative strategies and bring them to life. A self-starter that is focused on continuous improvement with a dedication to efficiency. I am capable in fast paced, changing environments. Passionate about learning new skills, growth, and interdepartmental collaboration to meet multifaceted project demands. I demonstrate exceptional proficiency in CAD programs such as Solidworks, seamlessly translating the designs in my mind into intricate digital models. To then produce meticulous, precise, tidy, and well-organized engineering packages for review and vendor production. I have experience with product design, hardware support, automation, rapid prototyping, opto-mechanical systems, design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM & DFA), and production on site or with supplies.

My interests are broad but I have always loved aerospace, sustainable energy, robotics, opto-mechanics, and the magnitude of impact that engineering can make. My passion for engineering stems from a desire to contribute to shaping a brighter future for everyone.