KOEN A AMBROSE

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Tel: 561-***-****

Deerfield Beach, FL33442

Email: acdjc4@r.postjobfree.com

Mechanical Engineer

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

. Goal oriented mechanical engineer with hands-on capability and knowledge

of various design and graphics programs (CAD); enthusiastic about

learning and applying new technologies, enhancing current technical

expertise and applying transferable skills.

. Enthusiastic, self-starter, eager to meet challenges and quickly

assimilate the newest technologies, skills, concepts and ideas.

. Recognized as team leader, with strong commitment to quality and customer

service.

. Highly analytical team player with aptitude for quickly scrutinizing

environments to identify and prioritize needs/risks and develop

solutions.

. Creative problem-solver who works hard to overcome challenges.

. Well versed in product assembly and comfortable with part production

methods including fabrication, machining and welding.

SOFTWARE / TECHNICAL SKILLS AND PROFICIENCY

Certified SolidWorks Pro-E Wildfire Albire Algor

Associate

Simulink MS Excel MS Word MS PowerPoint

MS Project Lab View MS Access MATLAB

Photoshop Fluent Ansys Arc Welding

Thermal Systems System Design Manufacturing RETScreen

Steam Power Fluid Mechanics Methods Alternative Energy

Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CYCLONE POWER TECHNOLOGIES, Pompano Beach, Florida

Lead Engineer/Project Manager, S2 External Combustion Steam Engine

2011 - Present

Instrumental in implementing engineering practices and organizational

skills with a resulting approval of a multimillion dollar engine

development contract. Further duties included:

. Modeling original draft drawings into CAD (SolidWorks);

. Remodeling parts based on subsequent calculation data or FEA data to

resolve part or assembly conflicts;

. Resolving CAD drawings into feasible engineering models and draft

drawings;

. Overseeing the production of parts and assemblies into engine systems and

sub-systems;

. Organizing schedules for the production of parts, sub-assemblies and

assemblies;

. Organizing schedules for fabricators, machinists and mechanics;

. Manufacturing and assisting in the manufacture of parts where necessary;

. Overseeing and assisting in the assembly of sub-assemblies and full

engine system;

. Writing and overseeing test procedures for engine assemblies and sub-

assemblies;

. Conducting tests and data collection of engine sub-systems and full

engine system;

. Writing reports based on engine parameters and test data;

. Recording engine design and production procedures including relative cost

structure of engine and components;

. Lending engineering expertise to other engine projects where needed.

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, Boca Raton Florida

Technical Assistant, Carol and Barry Kaye Auditorium

2009 - 2011

. Assisted in full auditorium maintenance

. Assistant light and video board operator during shows and oversaw the

training of new employees

. Chief spotlight operator during show nights and during employee training

. Conducted maintenance of the spotlights including the electrical

maintenance of the units

. Assisted in the setup and break down of all technical equipment and stage

equipment before and after scheduled functions

NOVASEAL, Boca Raton, Florida

Engineering Intern

2008 - 2009

. Used CAD to build an options catalog for impulse sealing products

. Used engineering expertise to assist in projects when needed

. Developed and built organizational systems for raw materials and

instruments for impulse sealing products.

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, Boca Raton Florida

Manager, Student Union Day Crew

2007 - 2008

. Developed task sheet for student workers; table chair layout per floor

plan requirements, electrical requirements, audio-visual equipment set-

up, and additional requirements as identified by customer.

. Supervised maintenance of the Student Union.

. Walk through layout to ensure proper set-up; discuss and resolve

discrepancies with event coordinator and caterer.

. Validate student employee time sheets; write performance evaluations

every 250 hours.

. Ensuring staff coverage for all major events (graduation, concerts,

Presidential Debates, meetings, etc.)

EDUCATION

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

2008

Gained fluency in: Thermal Systems, Electro-mechanical Devices, Advanced

Thermal Fluid Designs, CAD, Alternative Energy Systems

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

2011

Gained fluency in: Wind Turbine, Solar Technology Engineering, Final

Element Analysis, Vibrations, Engineering Economics, Finite Element

Analysis, Mechanical Properties of Polymers, Advanced Computation Fluid

Dynamics

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Self-designed, built, and tested: Stirling Engine; Automatic Playing

Violin; Automated Medical Walker; Solar Energy Backup System for Mechanical

Engineering Lab.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

. Member, American Society Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

. Member, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

VOLUNTEER / FUNDRAISING

. Peer Tutor: Calculus, Algebra, Trigonometry, CAD, and Physics

. Relay for Life, American Cancer Society

. Heart Walk, American Heart Association

. Walk for Juvenile Diabetes

HONORS/SCHOLARSHIPS

. Golden Key, International Honor Society

2004 - Present

. National Society of Collegiate Scholars

2004 - Present

. Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society

2006 - Present

. The National Scholars Honor Society

2008 - Present

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

Alternative Energy Engineering, Digital Graphic Art Design, Fine Arts

(drawing, painting), Music- Classical Violin performance, Shokotan Karate

(Brown Belt), Culinary Arts, Technological Development (Past, Present and

Future).

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