William Dong
Dedicated to providing autonomous ground solutions for defense technology. Mechanical & materials engineer, robotics-nonprofit founder, and two-time state-champion boxer.
Education
Carnegie Mellon UniversityExpected May 2030
B.S. Materials Science & Engineering — Incoming Freshman
Great Valley High School2022 – 2026
Senior · Malvern, PA · GPA 4.0 / 4.0
Relevant coursework: AP Physics C (Mechanics, E&M), AP Calculus BC, AP CSA
Experience
Founder & CEO2024 – Present
Formula Theory & Automotive Design (FTAD) · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
- Founded an F1-inspired robotics competition nonprofit, securing $65,000+ in funding through targeted sponsorships and grant acquisition.
- Conducted extensive market research and obtained international product validation, establishing FTAD's competition framework across multiple countries.
- Engineered competition vehicle designs in Onshape and Fusion 360, applying CFD simulation and topology optimization to maximize aerodynamic and structural performance.
MechE Intern — UGV Defense CompanySummer 2026
Raptor Defense Company
- Led SCORPION, an expendable payload vehicle, as lead and sole mechanical engineer — owning the full mechanical design from concept to working prototype.
- Designed the complete assembly in Onshape in 6 days, then manufactured and assembled it in 3.
- Delivered on spec: exceeded 50 mph (conservative estimate), used under 50% of the R&D budget, and passed the preliminary test matrix.
- Built a Portable Control Unit for the electronics team in SolidWorks.
Design Lead & CAD Specialist2024 – 2026
VEX Robotics · World-Qualified Competitive Team
- Led all mechanical design and CAD work on a team that qualified for the VEX World Championship in the 2024 season.
Leadership & Activities
Co-Founder2022 – 2024
NextGen Business & Law Forum · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
- Organized entrepreneurship competitions for 500+ students across the United States.
- Oversaw event logistics, curriculum development, and partner outreach.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)Web Development
National Qualifier · 4th in Pennsylvania
Competitive Boxer2023 – Present
USA Boxing
- Two-time PA State Champion (2024 & 2025).
- Volunteer boxing coach, mentoring athletes ages 12–34 in technique, discipline, and sportsmanship.
Skills
CAD & Design
OnshapeFusion 360SolidWorksCFD SimulationTopology Opt.
Programming
PythonJavaC++
Engineering
Kinematic SystemsStructural AnalysisAero SimulationRapid PrototypingUGV Systems
Interests
Kinematics engineering, automotive engineering & racing technology, unmanned systems, defense technology, entrepreneurship, and combat sports.