Jesse Thiara

My name is Jesse and I am a recent graduate from UC Berkeley who studied mechanical engineering and data science.

Design Mentor | Moon Creative Lab
AUGUST 2021 – JANUARY 2022
Through Berkeley Innovation, UC Berkeley’s human centered design consultancy, oversaw a
team of four designers as they designed and prototyped garden spaces and a companion app
made to connect rural produce growers with young urban professionals. Ensured logistics ran
smoothly, provided feedback and led client facing meetings.
Design Consultant | Bumblebee Spaces
SEPTEMBER 2019 – NOVEMBER 2019
Through Berkeley Innovation, created organization options for the company’s smart furniture
solutions. Conducted user research and interviews which led to low and high-fidelity prototypes
and renderings.
CAD Technician | VVH Consulting Engineers
DECEMBER 2018 – JANUARY 2019
Worked closely with AutoCAD Civil to complete redlines for sewer and drainage plans for clients
that ranged from the city of Stockton to private businesses. Also traveled to construction sites
and practiced surveying techniques. 

Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley.