Michael Anthony Sparta

***a Lexington Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Phone: 412-***-****, Email: acpzhc@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsparta

Objective

To obtain entry level employment at a company that utilizes my chemical engineering and problem solving skills.

Education

Syracuse University Syracuse, NY

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering August 10- December 14

Major GPA: 3.0/4.0

Concentration: Nuclear Energy Systems

Relevant ABET accredited coursework:

Heat & Mass Transfer, Fluid Transport, Process Design, Process Control, Chemical Reaction

Engineering, Chemical Engineering Labs I & II, Nuclear Power Plant Design, Green Engineering

Engineering Projects

Synthesis of Aniline: Green Engineering Approach

Compared two routes to produce aniline using economic and environmental criteria

Creation of P&ID to present to the Chemical Engineering Staff

Performed a lifecycle assessment to determine environmental fate of byproducts

Kinetic Data Acquisition of Methyl Acetate Hydrolysis

Experimentally determine effect of temperature on reaction rate

Determine the volume and number of plug flow reactors needed to maximize conversion

Feasibility Study of Sieve-Plate Distillation

Goal was to experimentally increase ethanol purity in an ethanol-water solution

Conducted feasibility study to determine best reflux ratio to reach theoretical efficiency

Presented to the chemical engineering department staff

Manufacturing of Greek-Style Yogurt

Conducted feasibility study to estimate product cost and analyze capital equipment, capacity and

capability requirements affecting the make versus buy decision

Establishing process methods which meet OSHA and FDA performance and quality requirements

Determine the ideal location to compete with Chobani & Dannon companies

Evaluated the best method of disposal of whey-acid, a toxic byproduct

Performed profitability analysis in Microsoft Excel to determine ROI

Varsity Athlete Experience

Varsity coxswain for Syracuse Mens Rowing

Only Chemical Engineer and student athlete in the class of 2014

Competed at the division 1 level

Named to Athletic Director Honor Roll in 2012

Developed teamwork, communication skills, time management, competitive character, and highly

disciplined work ethic

Practiced 20 hours a week plus travel to races while maintaining full academic schedule

Technical Skills

Equipment: Distillation Columns, Heat Exchangers, Batch Reactors, Fermenters, Centrifuges

Software: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, COMSOL, Aspen, ChemCAD, MATLAB

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