Education & Qualifications
2010- 2014
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, California State University Northridge- Northridge, CA, USA
▪ Overall GPA- 3.37/4 – Equivalent to UK 2:1 Classification
▪ Relevant Subjects Covered Include: Atmospheric Flight Mechanics, Computer Aided Design, Machine Design, Aerospace Senior Design Project, Gas Turbine Propulsion
▪ Dean’s List
December 2015
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification
▪ Fundamentals of Engineering Exam completed- California
▪ First step to becoming professional engineer
Work Experience
September 2014- August 2015
Dispatch Manager
Riverbank Removals- Brisbane, QLD, Australia
▪ Obtained good command of Microsoft Office applications through coordinating crew and client location ensuring maximum efficiency using an organization system revolving around the use of Microsoft Office programs
▪ Enhanced customer service skills by obtaining new booking information, as well as handling and resolving question and complaint requests from clients
July 2008– August 2014
Operations Coordinator
Whiteman Airport- Pacoima, CA, USA
▪ Utilized design and analysis skills to coordinate special projects including design, fabrication, and welding of steel protective housing for high value water system
▪ Used troubleshooting methods and problem solving skills to diagnose issues with mechanical components and determine part requirements to repair them
▪ Learned customer service and organizational skills ensuring smooth operations through managing the arrival, parking, refueling, and loading of various aircraft
Personal Skills
Mother tongue(s) English
Communication skills
▪ Good communication skills through my experience as team lead in senior design project, as well as various projects throughout college
▪ Good public speaking skills through presentation of design and analysis results to colleagues and members of engineering field
Organizational / managerial skills
▪ Good leadership abilities developed by managing research, calculations and analysis from a team of over 10 individuals
▪ Ability to adapt to changing situations through fast paced work environments
▪ Good organizational and multitasking skills through experience as a dispatch manager
Job-related skills
▪ Engineering design and analysis meeting strict fast paced deadlines throughout college courses
▪ Computer Aided Design and Finite Element Analysis skills developed through multiple courses and projects
Computer skills
▪ Good command of Microsoft Office™ applications including Visual Basic
▪ Experience with LabView and MatLab through measurement and analysis of mechanical systems
▪ Good command of SolidWorks features including design, structural, and thermal analysis tools
Other skills
▪ Experience working with composites ensuring light weight and high strength for UAV applications
▪ Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills through experience with automotive and motorcycle repair and modification
▪ Private Pilot’s License with 110 total hours
Professional Memberships
▪ International Driver Permit
▪ Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International
▪ American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Additional Information
Projects
August 2013- Jun 2014
AUVSI International Competition
▪ Furthered leadership and communication skills from managing a team of over 10 individuals responsible for determining UAV performance characteristics
▪ Improved technical writing ability by preparation of formal technical report based on in-depth analysis of zero lift drag coefficient for aircraft
▪ Acquired engineering testing procedural skills by coordinating electric motor testing to determine proper motor and electronic speed controller to use based on obtained performance parameters
▪ Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of multiple disciplines by taking part in the design, fabrication, system integration, and testing of UAS
