Shane Lowney

Shane Lowney is a mechanical engineer who is based in Tampa, Florida. He studied at Florida Institute of Technology, where he learned the tricks of the trade, and then moved back to his hometown of Tampa, where he has made a name for himself as one of the most successful names in the field. He has been working in this career for nearly a decade now, and has had the opportunity to work on many exciting projects and even travel abroad for work. Becoming a mechanical engineer is a long and challenging process, but Lowney finds it very rewarding. There are many different types of engineers, but mechanical engineers work to take scientific concepts and ideas and transform them into products and services that can help others and better society. They may work on developing small products or parts for existing machinery, or they may work on large pieces of technology, like spacecraft. Mechanical engineers need to be very versatile and have an appetite for learning, because they work on a big ...

Shane Lowney was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and lives there now with his wife, Christine. He works as a mechanical engineer for a local factory, helping to manage their heavy machinery by ensuring that it is properly operated, up-to-date, and in good repair. He also designs mechanisms for other companies to use in their own operations. He loves Tampa and, unlike many other proud residents of other towns around the United States, wants others to move to his town to see what life is like there. Here are the top three reasons why Lowney recommends living in Tampa: The outdoors. Tampa has lush foliage, complete with palm trees and spectacular beaches. There is also an abundance of rivers, lakes, and whispering streams to dip your feet in when the salty water becomes too much. The weather. Protected by Tampa Bay, the city of Tampa has excellent average temperatures all year. Shane Lowney works with farmers who love the fact that it only freezes a few times a year. A steady Gulf bree...

Unknown to residents like Shane Lowney today, Tampa, Florida in the United States suffered from periodic yellow fever epidemics which drove more and more residents away in the 1800’s, resulting in the abolition of the Tampa government in 1869.  The discovery of phosphate deposits nearby in the mid 1880’s, a mineral which is used in fertilizers, encouraged the economic fortunes of Tampa, which continues to be a major source of phosphate.  The arrival of the railroad corresponded with the founding of Ybor City by Martinez Ybor, who moved his cigar manufacture from Key West to Tampa, and the town which was all but dead suddenly boomed with new life.  Tampa was one of the largest cities in Florida by 1900, both through exports of seafood and phosphate and Ybor cigars by rail, and import of the first tourists. Native and Tampa lover Shane Lowney has immediate physical access to the history of Tampa , which was formed by industrialists like Ybor and his cigars a...

In the 1980’s three major freezes occurred in the central Florida area of Hillsborough County in the United States, causing such significant losses that farmers sold their citrus groves to developers who built subdivisions on them.  Another cold snap in 2010 damaged great stretches of tropical foliage and plantings in the city of Tampa, where Shane Lowney has lived and worked all his life.  The production of citrus is a source of pride and a central livelihood to the residents of Tampa and Hillsborough County, and Lowney shares Florida’s temperature-watching every winter. The Tampa which mechanical engineer Shane Lowney knows today has a population over 346,000 souls within a 4-county Greater Tampa Bay area population of over 4 million.  These statistics are a far cry from the Tampa Bay discovered by the Spanish in the 16th century.  From the moment the Spanish set foot on the shores of Tampa Bay, indigenous populations of Native Americans; the Tocobaga, the Pohoy...

Throughout his career, Shane Lowney has demonstrated excellent ability for crafting engineering marvels for various clients in the Tampa Bay area. Lowney started working for Under the Bridge Engineering in 2001, when the company was only four years old and was beginning to hit its stride in the local Tampa Bay business community. Lowney and his services for the company began to expand the brand’s image in the community further, causing more clients to ask for his services specifically. Lowney rose quickly at Under the Bridge and eventually created his own freelancing business on the side to handle clients asking for his services. The year that Shane Lowney graduated from the Florida Institute of Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, 2001, Under the Bridge was expanding in the local manufacturing industry in Tampa Bay. More companies started to rely on two brothers, Marv and Dave Kakowski, after their excellent work designing improvements to a local bridg...

Shane Lowney has worked for Under the Bridge Engineering for 14 years. Lowney graduated from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2001 and immediately began working for Under the Bridge. Lowney has earned a project management position at the company due to his excellent work and his ability to manage engineering teams to provide solutions to companies in the area that need to improve or stabilize their mechanical operations. Lowney trained extensively at Under the Bridge and today also works as a freelancer for various companies in Tampa Bay, Florida, designing mechanical parts and schematics to help with their operations. Under the Bridge Engineering was founded in 1997 by two brothers who were also trained in mechanical engineering. They started as a company devoted to developing solutions for small auto design companies in the area developing better engine modifications and other mechanical products. As Under the Bridge started to work with more companies and busi...

Shane Lowney is a mechanical engineer with 14 years of experience. Since he graduated from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2001, Lowney has worked for Under the Bridge Engineering, designing and crafting mechanical parts for many different clients throughout Tampa Bay. Lowney has worked hard to give himself a chance of succeeding in the engineering industry by picking up a few of the following mechanical engineering certifications: Facilities Engineering. This specialization focuses on buildings and specialized structures made for one or two specific purposes, such as factories or laboratories. Fire Prevention. Earning a certification from the National Fire Prevention Association makes an engineer an expert in preventing damage from fire in enclosed spaces. Shane Lowney earned certification for fire prevention a year after he graduated from FIT. Green Building Certification. A relatively new but increasingly important engineering certification, green building experts desig...

Engineering is a broad term used to describe the application of empirical evidence, math, and economic, social, scientific, and practical knowledge. This application is then further used to design, build, and maintain machines, systems, structures, and processes. The term itself can be dated back to 1300. As a discipline, Engineering encompasses an array of specialized fields with different emphases on specific areas of applied science and technology.  Shane Lowney is a graduate of the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) who garnered a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Shane specializes in designing and manufacturing weapon systems, transportation products, and engines. Other branches of Engineering include Chemical, Civil, Electrical, and Systems.  These are just a few of the main categories. Engineering as a whole has an extensive list of sub-disciplines derived from extensions of the main branches. There is also typically an overlap between Engineering and Scienc...

Volunteering one’s available resources whether it is time, money, or both can be a rewarding practice that almost anyone can and should take part in.   Shane Lowney is a successful Mechanical Engineer who has practiced a compassion for others since he was young.  Here are a few ways to start getting involved in giving back to the community: Volunteer at a local animal shelter.  Organize a garage sale and donate the proceeds to charity. Have a mild tempered pet?  Take them to local retirement homes and/or hospitals to visit. Volunteer for various children’s organizations such as a local church group, the YMCA, and daycare centers. Head down to the local soup kitchen or food bank and help hand out meals. Make essential kits containing hand warmers, gum, small nonperishable items, and other various necessities to hand out to the homeless. Participate in food drives year round and near the holidays. Join Habitat for Humanity and help build homes for thos...

Rock climbing is a sport that has steadily gained popularity over the years.  At any of its numerous levels, rock climbing serves as an exhilarating and fun hobby and profession.  As with most sports, rock climbing is not without its own unique set of risks.  Shane Lowney has a specific set of tips that he followed as a newcomer to the sport – a lot of which he still regards now as a seasoned climber.  Here are a few of those tips: Always make sure to wear helmets and other protective gear.  This is one of the most important factors in creating a safe and fun experience. Never climb without using the buddy system.  Having a fellow climber there can serve many beneficial purposes from helping carry equipment to pointing out good spots to tie on.  Most importantly, having someone there ensures that if injured medical attention will arrive quickly. Start out small.  It is important not to rush ones progress.  There are many places that of...

Efficiency is something desired in every field. No matter what you are doing, if you can complete your task quicker and with a higher quality than everyone else, you will be successful. This is true in theory, but in practice things can go the other direction. Sometimes you alienate the other employees or even management and end up with a worse result than if you just worked less hard. An important thing to remember about efficiency is that it is not always the primary goal. Here are a few tips: Being efficient is important to the point where you are still normal. The second you cross to the other side and act like a robot that only tries to be more efficient, you lose out on the social aspects of your job. This can turn around and bite you in the back later on. Never offer help when it is unwanted. This might seem intuitive, but a lot of people do it. Offering unsolicited help can be annoying and usually creates friction in the work environment. Avoid drama. Drama can be a fas...

Traveling is hard for some people and easy for others. Many people enjoy a certain amount of traveling, but it also exhausts some. As with most things, a healthy balance must exist to make traveling a worthwhile activity. Many people enjoy going on road trips over the weekend and doing little activities such as camping or hiking. Some people would prefer to go abroad and find new places far away from where they live. Here are a few things people should consider when planning a trip: What are you traveling for? Is there somewhere or someone or something you want to see? Is there an experience you are looking for in particular? Knowing exactly what you wish to get out of a trip can be helpful. Where do you want to go? Sometimes this question is difficult to answer, and people don’t have any definite idea of where they want to go. Many people hope to go to Europe, but don’t realize it would take a year or two to tour all of that land. What do you want to do there? S...

One of the first things you will see at a store is their front display. However, the actual first thing you will see at a store is the exterior. You will see the design of the building, the large sign and usually an accompanying logo. When a person looks at the average building, he or she is looking for the sign and logo. This is because people are looking for a particular thing, and when that thing fits what they need, that is one of the only things they will see.  Architecture is something that almost everyone forgets about unless they enjoy the art. It is like background music in a movie: it fades into the picture and is usually unnoticeable unless you are listening to it. Engineers operate in a world of background music. They made the pieces for the space shuttles, they create engines that run off of hybrid power, and they constructed the tallest buildings in the world. People look at impressive mechanical and architectural feats and think of those as the accomplishme...

Showing potential employers how valuable you can be without meeting them is extremely difficult. However, the purpose of Resumes, CVs, Cover Letters, and applications is to allow employers and HR departments to get a feel for who you are before meeting you. Technically speaking, the documents mentioned above are to present your qualifications to an employer or department and show you are qualified for a job. However, it is quite common for multiple qualified people to apply for the same position. Because of job searching becoming streamlined on the Internet, it is common for some positions to get hundreds of applications. Should an employer have to interview every single qualified candidate? It is unlikely that they will when there are so many people who fit the bill. Instead, they or the HR department will usually pick the application materials that stand out to them. When getting an interview for a job only depends on how well you present yourself on paper, it becomes necessary ...