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Elliott Aw

About Me

Purpose Statement: I exist to serve by mimicking Christ’s servant leadership wherever life takes me.

Introduction

Hello,

I am a full time mechanical engineering student at Arizona State University (ASU), class of 2027. With a range of skills throughout my educational and professional career, I bring a diverse set of skills to every project I work on.

Skills developed at the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) in Diesel Automotive Technology that were further honed at Nikola Motor Company assembling hydrogen fuel cell semi-trucks (FCEV). I decided to further develop my abilities at Arizona State University in Mechanical Engineering, where I assisted in the founding of the Sun Devils Drone Club (SDDC) in Spring 2025.

My skillset goes beyond the engineering world and into the creative space. I have enjoyed the art of photography for the last six years, having been privileged to capture everything from high school graduations to drag boat races. My portfolio is available on this website’s header menu.

Finally, I have been privileged to learn and play the piano for ten years and the guitar for five. My knowledge in music theory and piano practice, culminated in my performance at the Arizona Families for Homeschool Education’s (AFHE) 2023 Graduation ceremony. I have also applied my leadership and musical skills at the Greater Phoenix Chinese Christian Church (GPCCC) while in junior high and high school as a youth worship team coordinator.

My Values

I don’t pretend to be perfect – I do my best to be faithful, honest, and humble in every interaction. I strive to be someone who learns from failure, serves others with compassion, and pursues excellence not for recognition, but as an act of stewardship. As a follower of Jesus, I believe integrity lived through these values reflects an honest reflection of what I strive for in both my professional and personal life:

  • Authenticity and honesty in communication
  • Faith and integrity in everything
  • Servant-hearted leadership in all roles
  • Excellence through stewardship of time and talent
  • Innovation for greater effectiveness and efficiency
  • Grace under pressure
  • Empathy in collaboration and service
  • Open-mindedness when learning
  • Creativity and uniqueness in storytelling

Experience Highlights

2019Launched freelance photography business and continues to contract photoshoots today.
2020Started coordinator position on youth worship team to manage twenty-two members.
2021Enrolled in Diesel Automotive Technology program at EVIT, gained hands-on experience with diagnostics and heavy machinery.
2022Completed internship at Nikola Motor Company in prototype FCEV department. Boosted team productivity by 400% using streamlined work order system.
2023Began B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at ASU.
2025Assisted in founding SDDC and scaled club to eighty-one members; fulfilled organizational role and secured ~$2,000 in donations.

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