Permanent Resident
TIAGO COSTA
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EDUCATION
Tufts University, Medford, MA
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, May 2013
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
Complete coursework in Business Administration major, Spring and Fall 2005
RELEVANT COURSEWORK AND PROJECTS
Thermodynamics, Applied Mechanics - Strength of Materials, Mechanics Design and Fabrication, Fluid Mechanics,
Engineering Materials, Dynamics and Vibration, Machine Design, Heat Transfer, System Dynamics & Controls,
Modern Quality Control, Computer-Integrated Engineering, Manufacturing Processes and Materials Technology, Finite
Elements Analysis, Power Generation Systems, and Engineering Management
Underwater robot: Designed a grappling system to allow robot to collect samples from the bottom of the ocean for
analysis
Photolithography Mask Cleaning System: Designed and fabricated a semi-automated system capable of cleaning
photolithography masks
SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in MS Office, SolidWorks, MATLAB, intermediate in Mathematica, LabView, ABAQUS and
ANSYS.
Language: Native Portuguese speaker, proficient in Spanish
WORK EXPERIENCE
Intern, Geatain Engineering, Holbrook, NY (April 2013 – Present)
• Assist senior members in the completion of lighting, HVAC, renewable energy, energy audits and
retrocommissioning projects
• Support team members on performing various calculations, testing and related duties to complete projects
• Research state-of-the-art energy conservation technologies and determine applicability to project
• Research available incentives, rebates, and tax deduction programs
Teaching Assistant, Tufts University, Medford, MA (September 2012 – December 2012)
• Elaborated and led weekly recitation classes
• Exchanged information about students’ progress with head teacher
• Maintained class order while coordinating various activities
Executive Driver, Harrison Global, Waltham, MA (May 2011 – August 2012)
• Transported high profile guests to designated location and recommended local restaurants and attractions
• Utilized strong analytical and navigation skills while coordinating multiple pick-ups and drop-offs on a
schedule under continuously changing circumstances
Tutor, Bunker Hill Community College, Charlestown, MA (August 2010 – May 2011)
• Provided individual and small group tutoring to students
• Clarified unclear topics and worked on study skills to help students better their academic experiences
• Reviewed class material and worked on solutions to problems
AWARDS
2013 Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships Student Scholarship
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Co-Founder/Treasurer, Brazilian Big Brothers, Boston, MA (September 2010 – August 2012)
• Controlled budgets and made decisions regarding the organization’s finances
• Provided a detailed report to organization’s board on a monthly basis
Treasurer - Brazil Club Treasurer, Tufts - Spring 2012
Member of Haiti Earthquake Relief Task Force, Massbay Community College – Spring 2010
Peer Tutor, Massbay Community College– Spring 2010
Senator - Student Government Association (SGA), Massbay Community College– 2009/2010