Goal: I am seeking a full time position at a Research Lab, Government Agency, Government Contractor, or Engineering Firm.
- Education -
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
BS: Materials Science and Engineering, Graduated: May 2013
Minor: Green Engineering
TOTAL GPA: 3.32 (135 Credits Total)
IN-MAJOR GPA: 3.40
- Employment/Research Experience -
Virginia Tech/Naval Engineering Education Center (NEEC) Project – Reduced Scale Railgun
Undergraduate Researcher (For Credit), May 2012 – May 2013
Undergraduate Research Team Leader (For Credit), August 2012 – December 2012
Undergraduate Research Team Leader (Paid), January 2013 – May 2013
Worked in multidisciplinary teams to research, design, and engineer an electromagnetic launcher system for a Navy sponsored ITAR restricted research project. This was part of NEEC (Naval Engineering Education Center) at Virginia Tech partnered with Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division. This research required Export Control and Conflict of Interest training. American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) 2013 Conference Graduate Project Presentation Winners.
Research Lead: Dr. Hardus Odendaal
Title: Associate Professor
Address: 662 Whittemore Hall, Blacksburg VA, 24060
Duties
Autodesk Inventor Instructor
- Responsible for training all new research assistants in the operation of Autodesk Inventor.
- Training included instruction on basic CAD discipline, finite element analysis, machine drawing creation, and proper engineering design.
Primary Machine Drawing Creator
- Review and authorization for all machine drawings leaving the lab.
- Creation of custom drawing assets for lab use (such as title blocks).
- Creation of drawings for over a hundred different gun components.
Team Leader (August 2012 - May 2013)
- Led and advised a team of 20 undergraduate researchers.
- Provide engineering and technical advice on a wide range of topics and disciplines.
- Ensure posted schedules and deadlines are followed.
- Assisted the graduate project leaders.
- Preparation of technical reports and presentations.
- Presentation of research material at conferences
Resident Materials Engineer
- Provide materials selection advice on all gun components.
- Provide advice on failure ...
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