Kyle O'Shea Email & Phone Number

Southfield, Michigan

East Lansing, MI

• Performed research in Dr. Rebecca Anthony’s Plasma and Nanoparticles lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University.
• Synthesized silicon nanoparticles and observe optical properties of plasmas and nanoparticles.
• Used problem solving skills to determine best approach to any issues that arise during research.
• Trained and supervised undergraduate research assistants, and delegated assignments.
• Collaborated with other graduate and postdoctoral students on National Science Foundation (NSF) funded research projects.
• Analyzed data using Microsoft Excel, MatLab, and other data processing software, and interpreted results.

East Lansing, Michigan

• Led Heat Transfer Laboratory for upper-level undergraduate students.
• Instructed students in laboratory experimental and writing techniques.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois

• Constructed and maintained Makerbot brand 3D printers for undergraduate level "Engineering Design" course.
• Assisted students with designing and printing 3D models.
• Oversaw and maintained Physics department machine shop, including CNC and manual milling machines, lathe, drill press, and band saw.
• Tutored students and assisted instructor with grading.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois

• Received funding to assist Dr. Thushara Perera in his NSF-funded research on cosmic analog dusts.
• Used computer-aided design to develop and manufacture a Fourier Transform Spectrometer using a CNC milling machine.
• Constructed and tested a Dewar cryostat for use in studying dust samples at cosmologically relevant temperatures.

Elk Grove Village, IL

• (Summers Only)
• Assisted with the purchasing and logistics of tools and material for an electrical contracting company with multiple large job sites throughout the Chicagoland area, including high-rise apartments and skyscrapers in.
• Traveled to job sites to deliver material and take inventory of tools and gear.
• Used Job Cost's "Visual ContrAcct" software to keep track of purchases, coordinate PO's, and manage project accounts.
• Used GigaTrak software to maintain updated inventory of company tools and equipment.
• Maintained professional relationships with electrical supply vendors in the Chicagoland area.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Physics