Mechanical Engineering Engineer

ANDRI BEZZOLA

**** ******* ***** 805-***-****

Chino Hills, CA *******@*****.***

***** @gmail.com

ENGINEERING

COMPUTATIONAL SCIENTIST/RESEARCHER/ENGINEER

Seeking to generate elegant answers and solutions backed by rigorous mathematical models to the

most complex of engineering problems. Highly motivated and results-driven Engineer with demonstrated

ability to successfully align skills, advanced education and experience to achieve goals and objectives. Fast

learner and proven ability to take extraordinary approaches to solve problems at hand. Strong ability to apply

abstract mathematical concepts to real-world engineering solutions. Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to

develop productive professional relationships. Able to succeed in fast-paced environments and manage

multiple tasks without sacrificing quality. Multilingual: Fluent in English, German and Raeto-Rumantsch;

Understanding of French, Italian and Spanish.

AREAS OF S TRENGTH

Mathematical Modeling Stochastic Simulations Workplace Collaboration

Algorithm Development Bio-Inspired Algorithms Written & Verbal Communication

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

PROGRAMMING: Matlab / Octave; C++; Python; Mathematica; Fortran 90/95

ENGINEERING: Matlab Simulink; COMSOL, ANSYS; ABAQUS; CATIA; NX

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Awarded a patent based on Master’s thesis titled ‘Optimization of Compliant Structures for a Novel Car

Seat Concept’. Developed a compliant structure that optimally adapts to the driver’s back without the use of

foam.

Developed spatial stochastic numerical algorithm for the simulation of electrodeposition and achieved a

performance increase of over 100 times by using appropriate mathematical transformations and optimized

data structures.

Performed valuable research in computational algorithms with exposure to human blood coagulation.

Created an analytical GUI tool for biochemical engineers and surgeons to determine optimal intervention

strategies to treat patients with severe hemorrhage by isolating fragile networks of the chemical coagulation

cascade.

Awarded Best Teaching Assistant in 2008 for ME156, Finite Element Analysis.

EDUCATION & PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

Pursuing a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, 2007-Present (GPA 3.87/4); Emphasis in Computational

Engineering. Expected graduation date: Summer/Fall 2013

University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB), Santa Barbara

CURRENT PROJECTS: Project 1 involves stochastic simulations of the early stages of electrodeposition; develop

fast spatial Kinetic Monte Carlo algorithms and investigate crystal formation at the atomic scale; develop

mathematical Monte Carlo models tailored to the problem of electrodeposition. Project 2 involves the simulation

of blood coagulation under different physiological conditions; uses a multi-physics FEM/PDE/ODE approach to

solve fluid flow and chemical reactions. Over 180 species of chemical molecules are involved in over 300

reactions, creating challenges to couple the transport of the molecules to the fluid flow. Currently employing a

genetic optimization algorithm to determine more than 100 unknown parameters.

MSC. IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, 2007 (GPA 5.51/6)

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich

Emphasis on Lightweight Structures and Structural Optimization using evolutionary algorithms. Coursework

included FEM and Structural Analysis, Structural Optimization Methods, Lightweight Structures, Aerospace

Structures, Multi-body Systems and Lagrangian Mechanics.

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ANDRI BEZZOLA

1178 Village Drive 805-***-****

Chino Hills, CA *******@*****.***

91709 @gmail.com

Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm

Erasmus Semester Abroad, 2005

Coursework included Fiber Composite Design and Analysis, and Structural Vibrations.

BSC. IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, 2001-2005 (GPA 5.75/6); Emphasis in Mechanics.

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich

Received award of “Best Mechanical Engineering Pre-Diploma Student with Non-German Mother Tongue” in

two consecutive years. Final project titled ‘Kinematic Analysis of a Parabolic Ski’.

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Advisor

ACADEMIC CAREER AND ADVISORY PROGRAM (ACAP), ETH ZURICH 2006 (2 semesters)

Advised freshmen on choices in engineering majors. Conducted interviews and IQ related tests. Assisted in the

development of questionnaires.

Internship

HILTI AG, LIECHTENSTEIN June 2003 - October 2003

Worked in a collaborative and professional environment; Assisted in project management as well as

development and design of new structural parts. Technical aspects included generating CAD drawing, FEM

calculations and proof of concept calculations for the design team.

TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS

ETH ZURICH: UC SANTA BARBARA:

Introduction to Mechanics I, 2 semesters in 2004 & Design of Biomedical Devices, 1 quarter in 2007

2005 Mechanics of Materials, 1 quarter in 2008, FEM

Analysis, 1 quarter in 2008

Lightweight Structures, 1 semester in 2006

Introduction to Programming, 2 quarters in 2010 & 2012

Physics Lab, 1 semester in 2007

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Dr. Linda Petzold

Ph.D. Committee Chair and Advisor

Dept. of Computer Science and Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA

Office: 805-***-****

*******@**.****.***

Dr. Richard Alkire

Ph.D. Committee Member and Advisor for Electrodeposition Project

Dept. of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

Office: 217-***-****

*-******@********.***

Dr. Jeffrey Varner

Collaborator in Blood Coagulation Project

Dept. of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Office: 607-***-****

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