John Sakamoto

Mechanical Engineer at PacMar Technologies

John Sakamoto has a strong background in mechanical engineering and has gained experience in various roles and companies. John is currently working as a Mechanical Engineer at PacMar Technologies since October 2021. Prior to this, John worked at General Motors from 2016 to 2021, where they held multiple roles including Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer, Advanced Chassis CAE Engineer, Tire Modeling Engineer, and Surface Integration Design Engineer. Before their time at General Motors, they had internships at Veryst Engineering, LLC in 2015 and Volta Charging in 2014, where they gained valuable experience in mechanical engineering. In 2014, John also served as a Project Manager at REVO (Research of Electric Vehicles). John started their career in 2013 as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Tissue Genesis, Inc. and also worked as a Student Machinist at Olin College Machine Shop. John's experience includes various engineering tasks such as design, prototyping, manufacturing, and project management.

John Sakamoto earned a Master of Engineering - MEng degree in Global Automotive Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Michigan, where they studied from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, attending from 2012 to 2016. John completed their high school education at Iolani School, where they received their High School Diploma from 1999 to 2012. The field of study for their high school diploma is not specified.

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Honolulu, United States

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PacMar Technologies

PacMar Technologies (FKA Martin Defense Group) provides research and development capabilities for the Department of Defense, NASA, and other government agencies. Historically a provider of naval architecture and modeling and simulation services, its portfolio has diversified to encompass digital twins, power and energy systems, unmanned vehicles, cyber security, robotics, autonomy, AI/ML, data science, inflatables, composites, and additive manufacturing. Founded in Hawaii in 1979, the company now has offices in Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia.