Austin Mason

austin.dean.mason@gmail.com | (913)-339-8131 | LinkedIn

EDUCATION

University of Florida GPA 3.58/4.00

Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Spring 2025
Minor in Physics
Relevant Coursework: Reactor Analysis and Computation 1, Nuclear Powerplant Reactor Systems 1, Nuclear
Engineering Analysis, Computer Programming for Engineers - MATLAB, Professional Communication for
Engineers, Intro to Nuclear Reactor Materials, Radiation Interactions, Heat Transfer

PROJECTS AND INVOLVEMENT

Finance Chair, Theta Tau, Professional Engineering Fraternity Spring 2023 - Present
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
• Routinely audited the organization to ensure all funds were allocated properly and no money was missing
• Managed and accounted for all money spent in the 100-person fraternity using Google Drive and QuickBooks
• Digitized the invoices and statements for members increasing the pay-rate by 30%
2048 Game Image Recognition Software, University of Florida Spring 2023 - Present
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
• Developed a MATLAB program that used image processing to analyze the current state of a “2048” gameboard
and calculate the total points
• Generated matrices from the image to represent current state of the game board
Implementation of Renewable Energy-Fueled Buses into the RTS, University of Florida Fall 2022
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
• Surveyed a group of 100+ UF students to determine viability of energy efficient practices in local bus systems
• Compiled data from Google forms into excel spreadsheet to streamline the comparison of responses
• Wrote a 20-page research paper detailing H-fuel cell, solar, biofuel, and hybrid buses
Volunteer, Palm Harbor United Methodist Youth Group Summer 2017 - 19
Immokalee, FL
• Worked with a team to design a handicap ramp and remodel a kitchen within a 5-day timespan
• Managed a team of 5-10 people delegating work to members based on their skillsets to finish the project
• Collaborated with an external company to assess damages and determine a financially feasible action plan

WORK EXPERIENCE

Yard Care Specialist, Freelance Summer 2021

Palm Harbor, FL
• Communicated with clients around their schedule to provide the highest degree of customer satisfaction
• Directed a small operation involving the cutting and disposal of an 80-ft oak tree without property damage
• Organized the collection of payments from clients after providing requested services

AWARDS

University of Florida Dean’s List Winter 2021 – Present

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Spring 2021 – Present