Joseph Petrasek
Vice President Promotions @Mcmaster Extra Life
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President Promotions @Mcmaster Extra Life
Hamilton, ON, CA
As the Vice President of Promotions for McMaster Extra Life, I assumed a leadership role, guiding and mentoring an enthusiastic team of amateur designers to create compelling promotional material using Adobe Suite for club events. This strategic approach resulted in an impressive over 67% general member attendance at our events and a remarkable increase in social media engagement by over 200%.In a tech-savvy move, I programmed a Discord bot using Python and Discord API, automating 15+ tasks and incorporating web scraping functionalities. This not only enhanced efficiency but also contributed to the overall success of our promotional efforts.To further bolster our impact, I created robust infrastructure and systems, streamlining the creation of 10+ weekly promotional media pieces. This proactive approach contributes to a continuous increase in social media engagement by over 200%.My commitment extended beyond technicalities as I facilitated both group meetings and one-on-one sessions, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting personal growth for each team member. This approach proved instrumental in maintaining a cohesive and motivated team.Beyond promotional efforts, I spearheaded impactful fundraising initiatives, organizing and promoting events that successfully raised over for the McMaster Children’s Hospital. This demonstrated not only my dedication to the club\'s mission but also my ability to leverage promotional strategies for a meaningful cause.In essence, my role as the Vice President of Promotions for McMaster Extra Life was a dynamic blend of leadership, technical innovation, and strategic thinking, all geared towards maximizing the impact of our events and fundraising efforts.
EDUCATION
Faculty of Engineering - McMaster University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School
High School Diploma
ABOUT JOSEPH PETRASEK
Hi, I\'m Joseph Petrasek, a final-year Mechatronics Engineering student at McMaster University with expertise in robotics, embedded systems, reinforcement learning (RL), front-end development, and mechanical design. I have hands-on experience building humanoid robots, developing ROS 2 nodes, Zephyr-based firmware on STM32 microcontrollers, and architecting PyTorch-based PPO reinforcement learning pipelines for locomotion and manipulation. I’ve built responsive front-end applications using Angular/React.js, TypeScript, RxJS, NgRx, and REST/WebSocket APIs, while also creating automation scripts, dev tools, and AI-assisted workflows to optimize engineering productivity. I bring a strong foundation in CAD design, mechanical systems, control loops, Kalman filtering, PID controllers, and cross-disciplinary integration, mentoring junior engineers and leading teams in high-impact projects. My background also spans UI/UX design, asset creation, and brand strategy, giving me a unique perspective on delivering user-focused experiences. I am seeking opportunities that combine mechatronics, machine learning, embedded systems, and intuitive user interfaces to design transformative, cutting-edge products that blend technical performance with exceptional usability.You may find all my work on.My website: https://josephpetrasek.com/My Github: https://github.com/jpetrasek1217/My LinkedIn:
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