About Me
John Carey
After a successful career in restaurant management, I made a decision to pursue a lifelong passion. As a child I was drawn to engineering and science. 10-year-old John had Chemistry Sets, a Microscope, A large breadboard and circuit station, Technical Drawings all over the walls and plans to build a jetpack in the backyard. It was clear where my heart was headed.
I stepped back from management, took a full-time job as a bartender to support myself, and dedicated the next 4 years to earning my Bachelor of Sciences in Mechanical Engineering. To say I loved the process would be an understatement. I devoured coursework, looked for opportunities to learn beyond the curriculum, and started building hands-on projects in my free time.
This portfolio offers a window into that passion. It includes work in Integrated Circuitry, FEA Analysis, Additive Manufacturing, Coding and team based engineering projects. Outside of academics, I also continue to pursue knowledge and skills in Quadcopter Technology, Robotics, AI, Physics, Neurobiology and Performance Optimization.
Engineering is more than a degree for me — it's a lifelong pursuit of learning, building, and solving meaningful problems.
Team Work
For over 20 years, collaboration has been central to my work. At 21, I served on an ambulance team, working side-by-side with Fire and Rescue crews. We responded to medical calls, shared meals, and lived as a unit. A paramedic once told me, “A bundle of sticks is stronger than any single branch.” That mindset shaped how I approach every team environment.
As a Restaurant and Bar Manager, I applied those lessons by building high-performing teams and supporting leadership visions. I took direction seriously and found deep satisfaction in contributing to group success. Together, we launched new concepts and improved existing operations.
That same spirit carried into my engineering education. Over time, classmates became collaborators and friends. We tackled complex problems as a unit, each bringing unique strengths to the table. I learned that engineering isn’t just about having the answers — it’s about knowing how to find them. And often, that knowledge lives on the other side of a good conversation.
My Ambition
I’m driven by a deep passion for engineering and problem-solving. With every new concept I learn and skill I develop, my excitement for building meaningful solutions grows. I thrive in collaborative environments where innovative ideas turn into real-world impact—whether that’s designing a product, solving a tough technical challenge, or streamlining a system.
My goal is to contribute to a team that’s creating something new—something that enriches lives or addresses a real need. I’m energized by hard problems, long hours spent untangling them, and the occasional “Eureka!” moment that pushes a project forward. I enjoy learning new tools, digging into unfamiliar math, and continually expanding my capabilities. This is more than a career to me—it’s a calling.
A Proposal to Potential Employers
Give me a problem
I understand the challenge you face—sifting through a sea of qualified resumes while trying to answer the harder, more human questions:
How will this person fit in with our team? Can they follow direction, work independently, and solve problems in an unstructured, real-world environment?
Rather than add to the uncertainty, I’d like to offer a simple way to cut through it: give me a problem to work on.
Ideally, something representative of the work your team faces or one you've personally found interesting. I’ll do my best to solve it, but more importantly, I’ll show you how I think, how I follow instructions, and how I collaborate.
This would be a no-obligation opportunity for you to evaluate me beyond a resume. All I ask is that you consider this offer if I’m a serious candidate for the role, as I will invest considerable time and thought into it. Please send any pertinent information and files thru the portal below.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
