Keiko Yoshida
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Bilingual professional fluent in English and Japanese, with expertise in data organisation using Excel and Miro, and experience in CAD software including Fusion 360 and SolidWorks. Strong problem-solver with effective communication and public speaking skills. Committed to leveraging interpersonal skills and collaboration to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Aerostructure Lead
University College London Rocket Team (UCLR)
London
2025.10 - 2026.06
- Competed in the UKSEDS National Rocketry Competition as a team of 8 first-year students.
- Primarily responsible for CAD and design. For the design report, created CAD models and engineering drawings of the entire rocket, including the avionics bay.
- Rocket launch and results announcement scheduled for early June.
Self-employed Tutor
2025.04 - 2026.06
- Provided personalized tutoring in high school mathematics in English for Japanese students.
- Advised students interested in studying abroad, including guidance on college essays and application preparation.
Participant
NING Research CFD and FEA Workshop
London
2025.11 - 2025.11
- Attended a workshop led by Dr. Keagan Chee on ANSYS Workbench, with a focus on CFD and FEA applications in rocket analysis and simulation.
- Gained hands-on experience in preprocessing setup and mesh refinement techniques to improve simulation accuracy and reliability.
Intern
Product Design Internship at Ryota Yokozeki Studio
London
2025.07 - 2025.09
- Conducted client research and developed idea boards using software such as Miro.
- Created CAD visualizations and produced prototypes using FDM and SLA 3D printers.
- Contributed to the design of 'Yasashi Kamisori' for Nippon Riki Kogyo.
- Designed over-the-counter product displays for local drugstores.
Intern
Architecture Atelier Internship at OnDesign Partners
Tokyo
2024.07 - 2024.08
- Observed client consultations to identify and interpret client needs accurately.
- Built residential models from design blueprints into physical construction accurately.
- Studied Yokohama’s urban landscape through field research and built a city model.
Intern
Nakanishi Research Institute 1 week Internship
Tokyo
2024.08 - 2024.08
- Assisted vehicle analyst with document preparation and data organisation during job shadowing experience, gaining insights into industry practices and methodologies.
- Observed vehicle performance analysis processes, enhancing understanding of analytical techniques and their applications.
Education
MEng - Mechanical Engineering
University College London
London 2025.09 -
Bachelor of Arts - School of International Liberal Studies
Waseda University
Tokyo 2025.04 - 2025.08
AP system, Physics C 5, Calculus 5, Statistics 5, Microeconomics 5, macroeconomics 5
Hiroo Gakuen High School
Tokyo 2019.04 - 2025.03
Skills
- CAD software: Fusion 360, SolidWorks
- Aerospace design
- Data organization: Excel, miro
- Project management
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
Accomplishments
- Global Youth Enterprise Challenge: 1st place National, 6th place International Round
- Made business plans, designed apps, products, and calculated financials competing against around 100 other global teams.
- Rendered videos on SolidWorks on how to use our products as the lead CAD operator.
- International Trade Challenge FedEx 1st place National Round/6th place International Round
- Created a business plan based on a topic given by the event.
- Designed a presentation as well as rendered CAD images for a visual.
- Travel and Tourism Business Competition Asia Round - 2nd place
- Led a team of 6 to develop and present a tourism business based on sustainability.
Extra-curriculars
Volleyball: Played in the school varsity team for 6 years. Team Captain; grew team from 20 to 50+. Dressage Equestrian Riding: Competed since age 7. Placed 6th out of 60 participants in the Tokyo Equestrian Competition 2024 (hosted by JEF). Violin and Piano: Trained since age 6; performed solos and trios in concerts. Currently play recreationally. Volleyball: Played in the school varsity team for 6 years. Team Captain; grew team from 20 to 50+. Dressage Equestrian Riding: Competed since age 7. Placed 6th out of 60 participants in the Tokyo Equestrian Competition 2024 (hosted by JEF). Violin and Piano: Trained since age 6; performed solos and trios in concerts. Currently play recreationally.
Model Rocketry
- Designed and built model rockets using Fusion 360, LDM 3D printers, and Estes motors.
- Developed and tested custom parachutes for recovery systems.
- Conducted launch tests at Jogashima, Japan.
Founder of a Student Organisation: Youth of Japan
- Founded and led a student organization supporting Japanese students applying abroad; organized college application events with 100–150 attendees.
- Managed marketing (Canva, social media) and hosted cross-school networking events connecting students from 7+ schools across Tokyo.
Timeline
Participant
NING Research CFD and FEA Workshop
2025.11 - 2025.11
Aerostructure Lead
University College London Rocket Team (UCLR)
2025.10 - 2026.06
MEng - Mechanical Engineering
University College London
2025.09 -
Intern
Product Design Internship at Ryota Yokozeki Studio
2025.07 - 2025.09
Bachelor of Arts - School of International Liberal Studies
Waseda University
2025.04 - 2025.08
Self-employed Tutor
2025.04 - 2026.06
Intern
Nakanishi Research Institute 1 week Internship
2024.08 - 2024.08
Intern
Architecture Atelier Internship at OnDesign Partners
2024.07 - 2024.08
AP system, Physics C 5, Calculus 5, Statistics 5, Microeconomics 5, macroeconomics 5
Hiroo Gakuen High School
2019.04 - 2025.03