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Oshkosh, Wi, Us

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Us

Challenging role that has provided great experience in automotive industryActivities:Developed test environment for suspension and ESC controls developmentIntegrated vehicle plant for Telescopic Material Telehandler to enhance software testing with automation and fault testingProject management role for collaborative ITAR controlled project in simulation of Electronic Stability ControlIntegrated hydraulic models for use in real-time plant models for full vehicle simulationImproved reliability and functionality of Hardware-in-the-Loop software infrastructureManaged hardware and software on multiple lab test workstationsWorked on vehicle validation and prediction to support proposal effortAnalyzed and processed field test data for ride and handling procedures

Paris, Courbevoie, Fr

Exhilarating fast paced position in product testing Activities:Lead technician for one of largest clients at the company Conduct product analysis tests for design, performance and safety of consumer merchandiseOperate mechanical testing equipment according to national and international standards (ASME, CFR, ISO)Evaluate and document test results generated from mechanical testing proceduresResolved hardware and software issues of battery test equipment

Extra work to develop skills of a personal interestActivities:Developed a 3D assembly using Solidworks from clients technical drawings. The design was modified and rendered in 3D Studio Max to produce a showcase of an upcoming fragrance package release.

Position which allowed me to focus my skills and professional interestActivities:Produced detailed 3D models, developed and presented new technology to potential collaborators and hands on design work in mechanical engineering. Developed 3D Graphics Visualization and Simulation applications generating new techniques to improve the design process.Mechanical Engineering projects include:Healthcare Product Developmentconsulting project on patent pending idea for external entrepreneur. Involved taking product from initial concept through to fabrication which included market research, material selection, concept development, technical drawings and fabricate prototypes.FIPSE Software DevelopmentInter-university Collaborative Project - Developing initial HVAC calculations and database modules to perform heat transfer analysis for academic architectural program. Calculations leveraged individual research and fundamentals from ASHRAE handbook. Internet application developed to communicate analysis approach and results.Visualization and Simulation projects include:Complex Compressor Unit Visualization Project - Dresser Rand Compressor Systemssole developer in integrating 3D models into Immersive Environment for large system visualization and design activity. Included iterative approach to find most efficient method in handling 3D models.Vehicle Terrain SimulationDeveloped a car simulation using concepts of road vehicle dynamics with interactive world built on actual 3D terrain data for development on 6 axis motion base simulator. Consumer Product VisualizationDeveloped an interactive 3D graphical representation of textured wine bottles to obtain consumer feedback on advertisement strategies for commercial application.

M.S., Mechanical Engineering Design

B.S., Mechanical Engineering