John Paul Fallon
Born and raised in Seattle, I bring engineering precision and creative instinct to everything I make. My background in Mechanical Engineering has granted me a strong technical foundation, and I've always balanced that with hands-on creative work that sharpens how I think and solve problems.
That balance shows up in my work — whether I'm designing cutting-edge research devices, exploring new AI tools, or giving worn-out garments a second life.
Experience
- Developed and tested a variable-stiffness brace for Achilles tendinopathy rehabilitation and adaptive prosthetic socket systems with feedback control, utilizing MATLAB biomechanical modeling, motion capture gait analysis, and 3D scanning
- Conducted 100+ human subject testing sessions, collecting and analyzing gait data to evaluate device performance, socket fit quality, and clinically relevant biomechanical outcomes
- Co-authored research manuscripts and contributed to 6 patent applications, creating data visualizations to communicate complex findings to clinical and engineering audiences
- Developed and conducted Abaqus simulation procedures for prestressed nano-tensegrity architectures
- Evaluated and interpreted FEA results from compressive lab experiment trials to validate new mechanical theory
- Collaborated in an interdisciplinary team to design, manufacture, and field-test cutting-edge sonar systems
- Executed individual structural design projects implemented onto lab research vessels
- Manufactured sonar array components and CNC-milled parts, assisted senior engineer in co-learning new 5-axis mill
- Final Project: Designed and manufactured a dynamic sonar mount for our vessel's submersible sensor frame
Managed operations team of 5+ employees, trained new staff, performed fleet maintenance on 25+ electric vessels, and conducted emergency response operations in high-pressure marine environments.
Hands-on experience in machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI technologies including LLMs, transformers, and NLP applications using Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
View CertificateResearched and designed a new aluminum frame using SolidWorks and ANSYS FEA analysis to compete in the AHRMA Lightning Series.
Selected as a freshman for an 11-member research team developing sports performance tracking devices.
Education
- Annual Dean's List recipient three consecutive years (2020–21, 2022–23, 2023–24)
- Senior coursework in Musculoskeletal Biomechanics, Composite Materials Design, Finite Element Analysis, and Introduction to Biomechanics
- International Baccalaureate diploma with 7 IB exam credits earned
- Higher Level: Psychology, Language & Literature, History
- AP Statistics (score: 5); Spanish through Level 5
- 101 Club Scholar-Athlete Award recipient
Skills
Beyond Engineering
Rooftop football in Amsterdam
Hiking in the Pacific Northwest
Exploring Joshua Tree
Upcycled bag from Delta overalls
Building downlit deck railing
Mushroom merch for a friend's brand
Rooftops in Seoul
Crossing the stage at UW
IMA championship W in Husky Stadium
Thanks for reading. Let's make something.