Michael Petrucci Email & Phone Number

Alexandria, Virginia

Storrs, CT

Graduate Research Assistant in UConn's Advanced Heat Transfer Laboratory, under Dr. Amir Faghri.Currently studying the implementation of heat pipes into turbine vanes for cooling and waste heat recovery, and the integration of heat pipes into nuclear power plants for passive heat transfer and emergency cooling systems.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

• Supported manufacturing investigations by resolving issues related to mechanical design and supplier parts, including root-cause analysis to determine origin or major issues.
• Investigated current method of CAD file storage, backup, and version control and implemented changes to improve accessibility and security of CAD files and mechanical drawings.

Storrs, Connecticut

• Used extensive problem-solving skills to address and resolve networking, software and malware issues brought forth by clients.
• Worked face-to-face with clients, discussing problem solutions in non-technical terms, and maintaining a welcoming and professional atmosphere.
• Leadership role in Library Help Desk as a Library Lead, supervising other student's work and addressing advanced issues.

Plainville, CT

• Developed complete thermal network model of GuardEon K-Frame Circuit Breaker for use by engineers in design and development of the product.
• Created VBA program and accompanying guide to arc length analysis within Molded-Case Circuit Breakers.
• Conducted root-cause analysis of breakers after high-current testing to determine failure mode.
• Founded Intern Volunteering Committee, and raised over $500 for United Way through multiple fundraising events.

Watertown, Connecticut

• Tested and analyzed samples for product validation and design, working alongside product development engineers to identify and resolve design issues.
• Designed packing station for factory floor using drafting skills and Pro/E software.
• Collaborated with other engineers and test lab technicians to develop reports for customers including Tesla, General Motors, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
• Created new procedures for managing and organizing test specimens and test data.

Plantsville, Connecticut

Middlebury, Connecticut

Middlebury, CT

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Thermal-Fluids Science

Bachelor Of Science In Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, 3.74/4.00

Activities and Societies: Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Member Pi Tau Sigma, UConn AIAA Officer, UConn Team Space Design, UConn Cansat.

Education record

Activities and Societies: 1st Trombone in Jazz Ensemble, Pomperaug Marching and Pep Band, FIRST Robotics Team 2064, 1st Trombone in.