Summary
A highly effective Aeronautical Engineering Master’s student with strong research experience and an aptitude for efficient cross-functional project coordination. I learn quickly, think critically, and believe in maintaining a strategic advantage through creative and innovative approaches to problem solving. Seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity at the forefront of innovation and design.
Academic Qualifications
September 2009 – May 2014 – University Of Glasgow – Scotland, United Kingdom
Master of Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering - Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) – ABET Equivalent
* Current GPA: ~3.78, First Class Honors Expected
* Class Percentile: Top 5%
* Selected by the School of Engineering for inclusion on an Engineering Excellence List for exceptional academic performance.
* Awarded Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship for top academic qualifications.
Specific Interests include:
Experimental Aerodynamics
Aerodynamic Design Optimization
Fixed-Wing and Rotorcraft Flight Dynamics
Biomimetic Engineering
June 2013 – January 2014 – Princeton University – New Jersey, United States
Visiting Student Research Collaborator, Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
* Conducted experimental research for Master’s thesis on biomimetic aquatic propulsion for autonomous underwater vehicle design.
* Managed material and financial resources effectively and efficiently while successfully adhering to research, design, and development timelines.
* Advisor: Professor Alexander Smits
Key Proficiencies
* Experienced with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PTC Pro/ENGINEER/Creo, MATLAB, LabVIEW, LaVision Digital Particle Image Velocimetry (DPIV), NUMECA Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and Abaqus Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software packages, as well as Excel and all elements of Microsoft Office Suite.
* Skilled writer and confident public speaker; capable of quickly delivering clear and concise reports and presentations.
* Fluent in English and Spanish. Student of Italian and Arabic.
Additional Experience
2011 – 2013 – Volunteer at SMDH Ltd. – Glasgow, United Kingdom
* Participated in research and development of various in-house engineering projects, including renewable energy sources and submersible vehicle concepts.
* Ensured developmental targets were achieved by providing support where needed.
* Contributed to financial planning, analysis, market research, and marketing strategy.
* Assisted with Excel forecasting, AutoCAD and Pro/ENGINEER modeling.
* Gained valuable insight into the design process within a start-up company.
Notable Projects
2013 – BAE Systems – BAe 146/Avro RJ Special Role Design Project
* Developed a special role variant of the BAe 146/Avro RJ series aircraft: a cost-effective mobile launch platform for sending small payloads (e.g. nano-satellites) into low-Earth orbit that could succeed as a profitable business model.
* Delivered a comprehensive report including market analysis, development of concept ...
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