Garrett Rini
About Garrett Rini
Garrett Rini is a Mechanical Engineering Team Lead at Pyka, where he oversees the design and development of large autonomous electric airplanes. He has a background in various engineering roles, including positions at APROE, Harrington Hoists, and Clair Global, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.
Current Role at Pyka
Garrett Rini serves as the Mechanical Engineering Team Lead at Pyka, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he leads a team focused on the design and construction of large autonomous electric airplanes. His responsibilities include overseeing the mechanical design aspects of the projects and contributing to the technical leadership team. Rini's work is pivotal in advancing the development of autonomous electric aircraft technology at Pyka.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Garrett Rini has a diverse background in engineering, having worked in various roles prior to his current position at Pyka. He was a Prototype Design Engineer at APROE from 2016 to 2017, where he contributed to innovative design projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. Before that, he served as a Custom Products Engineer at Harrington Hoists, Inc. from 2012 to 2014 in Manheim, PA. His experience also includes working as an Exhibit Design Engineer at the Exploratorium from 2014 to 2016.
Educational Background
Garrett Rini earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. Prior to his university education, he completed his high school education at Camp Hill Senior High School, graduating with a High School Diploma in 2007. During his time at the University of Pittsburgh, he also worked as a Math and Engineering Tutor from 2009 to 2011.
Early Career Development
Garrett Rini began his career with an internship at Clair Global, where he worked as an Engineering Intern from 2010 to 2011. This role provided him with foundational experience in the engineering field. His early career also included a position as a Math and Engineering Tutor at the University of Pittsburgh, where he supported fellow students in their studies from 2009 to 2011.