Joseph Curtin Email & Phone Number

Oviedo, Fl, Us

-Leads academic research analysis and conceptual design calculations for reverse electrodialysis (RED) for recovery of waste heat at 240 megawatt server data centers as part of a project expected to yield contracts worth $30+ million.-Provides technical consultation to proposals team on terawatt-scale compressed air energy storage systems for zero carbon renewable energy.-Streamlined workflow for exporting data between incompatible software packages allowing for design optimization eliminating over $20,000 of over engineered parts.-Developed business case for adopting Building Information Management (BIM) infrastructure to eliminate 3,600 unnecessary software platforms minimizing corporate cost and complexity.--Derived stress intensification factor using ANSYS FEA and ASME B31.J piping code for unique proprietary pipe connection geometry otherwise impossible to analyze with standard workflow.

Orlando, Florida, United States

R&D intern for Piping and Layout group. Spearheaded finite element analysis of SGT-A65 aeroderivative turbine baseplate for design optimization of cost and function. Experience with self-disciplined full-time remote work during COVID-19 pandemic.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Intern for Project Engineers and Project Managers for Fadhili and Jazan gas turbine and Hickory Run steam turbine power plants. Extensive work with SGT6-5000F multi-unit combined cycle power plants.

Gainesville, Florida Area

• Led design and fabrication of an adjustable seat mechanism for a full-scale team design project• Designed and built full-scale vehicle models to aid in visual and practical understanding of virtual 3D models• Contributed to overall vehicle design and manufacturing with emphasis on small group leadership

Gainesville, Florida Area

• Intercommunicated vital student information by phone, email, and in person to UF students and staff• Commended for consistently superb customer service with strong attention to detail• Trained new hires in all day-to-day operations with emphasis on multitasking• Managed scheduling and security of office space, conference rooms, and appointments with professional staff.

Gainesville, Florida Area

• Proposed and designed concepts for an original theme park vehicle capable of both a trackless dark ride and a roller coaster

Gainesville, Florida Area

• Proposed and researched methodology and practicality of new ideas to improve large-scale mechanical design projects for the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Cum Laude ~ GPA: 3.88/4.00

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.91/4.00