Mechanical and Robotic Engineer

Stephanie Akakabota

Designing practical, human-centered systems that bridge hardware and software.

I build prototypes and production-ready solutions across robotics, mechatronics, and embedded systems with a focus on reliability, clear documentation, and real-world constraints.

Stephanie Akakabota
Stephanie Akakabota

Hello, my name is

Stephanie Akakabota

I’m a mechanical and robotics engineer with hands-on experience designing, building, and testing systems that move through the world—reliably and safely.

My work blends CAD and fabrication, sensors and controls, and clean technical communication so teams can ship faster with fewer surprises.

education

Education

Mechanical engineering foundation with hands-on robotics and embedded systems coursework.

University of California, Berkeley

MS Mechanical Engineering & Lead GSI - 2026

B.S. Mechanical Engineering - 2025

Relevant Focus

Robotics, mechatronics, embedded systems, and IoT electronics.

Selected Academic Projects

Dish-sorting robot, smart cheese grater (capstone), IoT cat laser toy.

My great work

Ability or Skill

Programming
85%
Robotics
80%
Controls
75%
CAD & Fab
85%
Instrumentation
70%
Documentation
85%

Hands-On Experience and Research

Experience

I’ve contributed to projects spanning prototyping, integration, testing, and documentation—often working at the intersection of hardware constraints and real-world usability.

Mechanical & Robotics Engineering Projects

2024 – Present

Designing and prototyping robotic and mechatronic systems, including motor control, embedded software, and system-level testing.

Robotics & Embedded Systems Projects

2023 to 2024

Developed embedded control systems, integrated sensors and actuators, and validated performance through iterative testing.

Mechanical Engineering Design & Lab Work

2020 to 2022

Built and tested mechanical components, created CAD models, and supported fabrication and experimental validation in academic lab and capstone environments.

Engineering Foundations

2018 to 2020

Coursework and hands-on projects covering engineering fundamentals, introductory lab work, and collaborative technical problem-solving.

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Let’s build something great

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