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Mechanical Engineering  ·  University of California, Berkeley

Zain Dahdul

Engineering precision meets real-world action — design, response, and relentless drive.

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Education
Zain Dahdul
B.S. Mechanical Engineering · UC Berkeley
  • 3.7 GPA
  • Relevant Courses: Multivariable Calculus, Physics, Engineering 3D Model and Design, Python for Engineers
  • Phi Kappa Psi
  • Professional Development: Wind Turbine
Experience · 2024 – Present
Ocean Lifeguard
Long Beach Fire Dept · Marine Safety Division
  • Open-ocean emergency response — thousands of beachgoers daily
  • Certified CPR · AED · Advanced First Aid responder
  • 100% safety compliance across all Marine Safety assets
Experience · Jun – Jul 2024
Engineering Intern
BioGas Engineering · California
  • Victorville Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant project
  • Biogas capture & conversion system design
  • Industrial-scale CAD-driven engineering workflows
Rapid Prototyping Systems Thinking

Mechanical Engineer · UC Berkeley · 2029

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UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering SolidWorks CAD Ocean Lifeguard Valedictorian BioGas Engineering Rapid Prototyping Bilingual ES EN Phi Kappa Psi Robotics Founder UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering SolidWorks CAD Ocean Lifeguard Valedictorian BioGas Engineering Rapid Prototyping Bilingual ES EN Phi Kappa Psi Robotics Founder
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Built Different

"The ocean teaches you one thing: hesitation costs lives. Engineering teaches you another: precision saves them."

I bring both to every problem I touch — whether it's optimizing a biogas system or responding to a swimmer in distress a half-mile offshore.

Gold Robe Valedictorian

Engineering meets action.

I'm a Mechanical Engineering student at UC Berkeley with a background most engineers don't have — I've operated under life-or-death pressure daily as an Ocean Lifeguard for the Long Beach Fire Department Marine Safety Division.

I graduated as Valedictorian (4.8 GPA) from Millikan High School, captained Water Polo and Swim to All-League honors, and founded a Robotics Club from scratch — raising over $2,000 in funding.

At BioGas Engineering I gained hands-on design exposure collaborating on the Victorville Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant and optimizing biogas systems.

Quick Decisions Calm Under Pressure Team Leadership Systems Thinking Bilingual

Experience

May 2024 — Present
Ocean Lifeguard
Long Beach Fire Department — Marine Safety Division, CA
  • Monitor open-ocean conditions and respond to aquatic emergencies in real time, protecting thousands of beachgoers daily.
  • Conduct systematic equipment inspections to maintain 100% safety compliance across all Marine Safety assets.
  • Administer CPR, AED, and advanced first aid as a certified professional responder under LBFD protocols.
Jun 2024 — Jul 2024
Engineering Intern
BioGas Engineering — California
  • Collaborated with senior engineers on the Victorville Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant project.
  • Assisted in the design and optimization of biogas capture and conversion systems to enhance efficiency and sustainability metrics.
  • Gained hands-on exposure to industrial-scale environmental engineering workflows and CAD-driven design pipelines.

Skills & Tools

SolidWorks CAD
Computer-Aided Design for mechanical components, assemblies, and technical drawings.
Rapid Prototyping
Fast iteration from concept to physical prototype using modern fabrication methods.
AI-Assisted Dev
Leverages AI tools to accelerate design, development, and problem solving workflows.
Emergency Medical
Certified professional responder — CPR, AED, first aid, and aquatic rescue.
Ocean Operations
Reading surf conditions, executing open-water rescues, and commanding high-stakes scenes.
Bilingual (ES / EN)
Full professional fluency in Spanish and English — effective across cultures.

Education

In Progress · Expected 2029
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
  • 3.7 GPA
  • Relevant Courses: Multivariable Calculus, Physics, Engineering 3D Model and Design, Python for Engineers
  • Phi Kappa Psi
  • Professional Development: Wind Turbine
Graduated 2025
High School Diploma
Millikan High School — Long Beach, CA
  • 4.8 Weighted GPA / 4.0 Unweighted
  • Gold Robe — Valedictorian
  • Captain: Water Polo & Swim · All-League · Offensive Player of the Year
  • Robotics Club President & Founder — raised $2,000+ in funding

Giving Back

Life Rolls On
Assisted adaptive surfing athletes with physical disabilities, enabling them to experience the freedom of the ocean.
Precision Rehabilitation
Supported clinical staff in treating patients with spinal cord injuries, gaining deep insight into biomechanical rehabilitation.

Get In Touch

Whether you're looking for an engineer who thrives under pressure, a bilingual collaborator, or someone who brings relentless drive to every project — I'd love to hear from you.