Michael A. Bravo

Email: acuwwd@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 312-***-**** Address: 3420 W. North Ave, Chicago IL

SUMMARY:

Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering with 1 year experience in product development & engineering design.

EDUCATION:

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Acquired: May 7, 2016

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

SKILLS:

2+ Years of Experience in SolidWorks, 1+ years with ANSYS and AutoCAD, Oracle Agile PLM, Spreadsheets

WORK EXPERIENCE:

WMS Gaming Inc. - Chicago IL

Engineering Co-op for Top Box Department March 2014 - Oct. 2014

Managed multiple projects for prototype Top-Box designs to progress gaming development.

Developed acrylic and sheet metal CAD models to accelerate prototype development phase.

Resolved issues in development by fabricating, modifying and/or testing parts.

Created and assembled four LED layout designs, optimizing lighting from commercial products.

Communicated with vendors and internal departments to progress prototype phase of products.

RELATED PROJECTS:

Paper Based Microbial Fuel Cells (PBMFCs) at UIC - Chicago IL Dec. 2015 - May 2016

Researched and developed a fuel cell using paper to harness power from the cell respiration of bacteria.

AutoCAD used to design paper layout, and voltage output from prototype was tested using data acquisition system.

Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) at UIC -Chicago IL Jan. 2016 - May 2016

Design thermal actuators using CAD and performed structural and mechanical FEA analysis.

Investigated and applying wet etching and other relevant manufacturing principles for development and testing.

Senior Design - 2nd Phase with Graphic Packaging - Elk Grove IL Dec. 2015 - May 2016

Team project that proposed a conveyor design that saves Graphic Packaging $180,000 from eliminated labor costs.

Modeled conveyor system using Solid Works and created bill of materials (BOM) for cost analysis.

Senior Design - 1st Phase with Valve Design - Chicago IL Sept. 2015 - Nov. 2015

Designed CAD model for ball valve assembly to control heated water flow and turbulence.

Applied Fluent and Static Structural FEA analysis to suggest parameter modifications that will reduce turbulence.

Robot Design for the Jerry Sanders Design Competition (JSDC) - Urbana Champaign IL Oct. 2011 - March 2014

Designed and fabricated $2,500 -$3,000 mechanical arm and track design for the first robot.

Applied material efficiency and remodeled second robot’s frame to decreased total weight by 15%.

LEADERSHIP:

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) at UIC - Corporate Liaison May 2015 - May 2016

Recruited companies including Exelon and ITW under NSBE-UIC’s professional network.

Created and implemented current sponsorship packet to raise over $40,000 for 2015-2016.

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) at UIC - Vice President June 2013 - June2014

Enhanced SHPE-UIC’s professional network by collaborating with companies including Caterpillar.

Increased membership to 120+ members by delegating outreach and academic programs.

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