Allyse Birken
About Allyse Birken
Allyse Birken is an Additive Manufacturing Engineer currently employed at Divergent since 2021. She has a background in materials engineering and has held various roles in engineering and leadership, including positions at Cal Poly Racing and The Spaceship Company.
Work at Divergent 3D
Allyse Birken has been employed as an Additive Manufacturing Engineer at Divergent since 2021. In this role, she focuses on the development and implementation of additive manufacturing processes. Her work contributes to the company's innovative approaches in the automotive and aerospace industries, leveraging advanced manufacturing techniques to enhance production efficiency.
Previous Experience at Cal Poly Racing
Prior to her current role, Allyse Birken held multiple positions at Cal Poly Racing. She served as the Lead Materials Specialist from 2019 to 2020, where she oversaw material selection and testing for racing applications. Additionally, she was the President of Cal Poly Racing from 2020 to 2021, leading the team in various engineering projects and competitions. She also worked as the Electronic Structures Packaging Lead from 2018 to 2019, focusing on the integration of electronic systems in racing vehicles.
Education and Expertise
Allyse Birken earned a Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, completing her studies from 2017 to 2021. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in materials science, which she applies in her engineering roles. She also graduated from Dos Pueblos High School, receiving her diploma in 2017.
Internship Experience
Allyse Birken has gained valuable experience through various internships. She interned at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties in 2017, where she worked for three months. In 2018, she completed a three-month internship as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at AndyMark Inc. She also interned at The Spaceship Company, first as an Avionics Intern for three months in 2019 and again for two months in 2020, where she contributed to avionics systems development.
Leadership Roles in Engineering Education
During her time at Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy Foundation, Allyse Birken served as the Machine Shop Business Team Leader from 2014 to 2017. In this capacity, she led initiatives to enhance the machine shop's operations and foster a collaborative environment for students interested in engineering. Her leadership experience in educational settings complements her technical skills in engineering.