Seeking a summer internship in which to apply my experience, dedication, creativity, and strong work ethic to solve real-world problems in the field of engineering.
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, May 2016
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
GPA: 4.00/4.00; 124 credits (31 credits by IB Examination)
Coursework: Professional Communication for Engineers, FEA, Fluids,
Design and Manufacturing Lab, Numerical Methods Astrodynamics, Aerodynamics, Controls
Research
Assistant, DebriSat, Dr. Fitz-Coy,
Aug. 27, 2013 – present (Part-time, ~10hrs/wk)
Assisted with research for DebriSat, a project to characterize the debris produced by a hypervelocity impact with a modern low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite.
Gained experience in methods of research and satellite design, manufacture, and assembly.
SolidWorks design for CNC manufacture, part drawings for machinists, satellite hardware design and manufacture (emulated Li-ion batteries, solenoids, propulsion tubing), vibration testing
Honors thesis: 3D optical image reconstruction for debris cataloging and measurement
Papers: AIAA student conference, IAC, AMOS
GSE Engineer Intern, SpaceX, McGregor, TX, May 26, 2015 – Aug. 7, 2015 (Full-time, 40hrs/wk)
Internship at test facilty in rocket test stand design to be completed summer 2015
SEV Summer Intern, Pratt & Whitney, West Palm Beach, FL June 2, 2014 – Aug. 14, 2014 (Full-time, 40hrs/wk)
Ground Test Engineering for developmental Geared Turbofan jet engine
Engine assembly: project management, test parameter limits, borescoping, Build Summary Report, hardware dispositioning, familiarized with assembly process
Engine test: ensure test job requests completed, daily test calendar, pre-run briefings, pre-run inspections, testing logs, Test Report
Engineering Intern, EB Airfoils, Palm City, FL, May 6, 2013 – Aug. 9, 2013 (Full-time, 40hrs/wk)
Worked at an FAA and EASA certified aircraft repair station, which specializes in fan blade repairs
Lean Manufacturing (value stream mapping, shop flow improvements, plant layout, 5S workstations)
Process Automation through Visual Basic programming (inspection reports, blade moment weigh pairing, chord measurements)
Work instruction development (coupon polishing technique, acid etch station)
Process Improvement (welder loading/unloading procedure, acid etch station, chord measurement work station)
Design Work in SolidWorks (hot forming press, indicator holder, blade root)
Periodically presented projects at management and design review meetings
GatorTRAX Coordinator, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Inducted into honor society in Fall 2014
Attended 2015 District 5 Conference
Initiated a program to teach high school students about circuits using hands-on lessons with Circuit Scribe kits
Volunteer with K-12 educational outreach to promote STEM education
Member,
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
AIAA Region II Student Conference
Presented paper in the Undergraduate Technical Paper competition
Research & Development Field Test Team
Evaluate strain on race car control arms to be replaced with carbon fiber
Mount strain gages onto control arms and solder wiring
Intramurals,
Indoor Soccer
Member,
Small Satellite Design Club (SSDC)
Design Team,
NASA’s Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities Program
Design and develop a device for autonomous rendezvous and docking of
satellites
Member, American
Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Member, Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Rehabilitation Volunteer, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach, FL (May 2011 - Aug. 2012)
Private Math Tutor, (Aug. 2010 - Apr. 2011)
Placement Test Preparation and Algebra
Chairside Assistant, Royal Palm Dental Associates, Royal Palm Beach, FL (Jun. 2012 - Aug. 2012)
Scheduling using computer software, assist dentist, organize charts, receive patients
GatorTRAX Coordinator, Tau Beta Pi, 2015
Computational Fluid Dynamics Lead, SAE R&D Team, 2014
Senator, Florida American Legion Boys State, 2011
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Conference, 2010
President, Student Government (Cardinal Newman HS), 2011-2012
Anderson Scholar, Highest Distinction
Honor Roll: President's Honor Roll and Dean's List all semseters
Valedictorian, Cardinal Newman High School, West Palm Beach, FL, May 2012
International Baccalaureate Diploma, July 2012
Computer: Matlab, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, DraftSight, Microsoft Office, Visual Basic, C++
Language: Fluent in Spanish
Available upon request.
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