Hello, I'm
Westley Kleinman
Mechanical Engineering Student & Entrepreneur
Sophomore at Duke University pursuing a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with an Innovation & Entrepreneurship certificate. Driven to bridge the gap between innovative engineering design and real-world impact through entrepreneurial ventures and cutting-edge product development that solves meaningful problems.
Featured Projects
Engineering solutions from testing equipment to business ventures
Boyd Cycling & Time Bicycles Engineering
Optimized RTM carbon-rim fabrication processes, engineered custom wheel-impact testing rig to UCI standards, and transferred European composite technologies to U.S. operations.
Tri-Dimensional Topographic Maps
3D-printed trail maps providing undistorted topographic visualization. Secured provisional patent with four-figure revenue and partnerships with Visit Hot Springs.
Bucket Washing Mechanism
Collaborative design for CompostNow container cleaning system. Reduced cleaning time by 43% through innovative mechanical design solutions using SolidWorks and laser cutting technologies.
Engineering Philosophy & Background
Passionate about identifying real-world problems and developing comprehensive engineering solutions
Academic Journey
My academic path combines rigorous engineering fundamentals with entrepreneurial thinking. At Duke, I've embraced the challenge of not just understanding how things work, but questioning why they work that way and how they could work better. This approach has shaped my goal to become an engineer who bridges technical excellence with market insight.
Engineering Philosophy
I believe engineering is fundamentally about identifying fixable problems in the world and developing the technical skills to create meaningful solutions. Great engineering starts with understanding the right problem to solve, then having the determination and technical expertise to solve it completely.
Hands-On Experience
My experience spans from optimizing carbon-rim fabrication processes at Boyd Cycling and Time Bicycles to founding Tri-Dimensional Topographic Maps, where I've developed patented 3D printed visualization solutions. Through leadership as Duke Cycling Team President, I've learned that the best solutions come from understanding user needs and effective collaboration.
Duke University
B.S. Mechanical Engineering + Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate
Duke Cycling Team President
Represented Duke University in collegiate cycling competitions, collaborated on training regimens and race strategies
Boyd Cycling & Time Bicycles Intern
Optimized RTM carbon-rim fabrication, engineered custom impact testing rig, transferred European composite technologies to U.S. operations
EGR 101 - Bucket Washing Mechanism
Collaborated to design and fabricate cleaning system for CompostNow containers, reduced cleaning time by 43% through innovative mechanical design
MaccabiUSA Pan-American Athlete
Represented MaccabiUSA at the Pan-American games in Buenos Aires, Argentina for Cycling
Tri-Dimensional Topographic Maps Founder
Designed and produced 3D-printed trail maps, secured provisional patent with four-figure revenue and partnerships with Visit Hot Springs
NICA Arkansas League
High school mountain biking, developed competitive mindset and passion for cycling community
Get In Touch
Open to discussing engineering opportunities, collaborations, and innovative projects.