Paden J. Coats
Arlington, Virginia, 22202
SUMMARY
Skilled problem-solver and creative thinker with a strong aerospace and engineering knowledge base and technical skillset, and an eagerness to develop and grow that knowledge and skillset. Aptitude for interpreting and analyzing data. Experience working with and developing data analysis tools and algorithms. Experienced and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary role with the ability and willingness to adapt to any situation. Proficient communicator with experience facilitating communication and collaboration between groups with differing areas of skill and expertise.
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Graduation: December 2013
Major/Minor: B.S Aerospace Engineering/Mathematics Overall GPA: 3.36 (4.0 Scale)
TECHNICAL AND PROFFESIONAL SKIILS
• Engineering and Data analysis
• Developing and improving software tools and algorithms
• Problem solving
• Developing innovative solutions
• Software Testing
• Teamwork
• Effective communication
• Preparing and giving presentations
• Creating and managing requirements
• Project tracking
• Systems engineer design approach
Computer Programming and Software
• Matlab
• R (programming language)
• C++
• JAVA (minor experience)
• C# (Experience reading)
• SolidWorks
• CATIA
• Spofire (analysis & visualization tool)
• Microsoft Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sagent Partners (Aerospace Engineer) April 2014 – December 2014
Under Contract to - Computer Science Corporation, Advanced Predictive Analysis Technologies (APAT) Project
• Analyzed jet engine & aircraft data to assess performance & make maintenance & operational recommendations
• Developed & validated software tools & algorithms to assess aircraft/engine performance & maintenance needs
• Work in an interdisciplinary role to support multiple groups and facilitate communication and cooperation
• Provided project management support, managed requirements, and performed project tracking
• Designed and created computer tools and programs (in Matlab, R, and Excel) for testing and analysis
• Established software test procedures, performed tests, analyzed results, and documented results and findings
Home Depot (Overnight Freight Associate) September - December 2013
Texas Municipal Power Agency (Summer Student Worker) May – August 2013
• Created, tested, presented, and implemented a quick, repeatable, and easy to understand procedure and excel file (for data entry, calculations, results reporting) to determine and report the amount of limestone on hand
• Collected, analyzed, organized, and presented data in order to diagnose problems and insure plant efficiency
AVAI Ventures, Inc. (Pre-wire Technician) June - August 2010 and May - August 2011
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