Christopher Chandler
***** **** ******, ****** ******, CA 92555
Phone: 951-***-**** ******.**@*****.***
eeking an opportunity that will apply the knowledge and skills I have acquired into a hands
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on learning experience that is related to engineering to gain invaluable experience.
Education
UNiversity of california, San diego – la jolla, ca
B.S., Mechanical Engineering – June 2013
Area of focus in Spanish literature
major gpa: 3.2
Skill Highlights
• Strong analytical, organizational, and • Ability to learn new programs quickly with
communication skills knowledge of AutoDesk, AutoCAD,
• Dedicated team player and committed leader SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C
• Goal oriented and adept to meeting deadlines • Trained in Band saw, Lathe, Drill press, and
• Honest, dependable, and eager reputation LaserCAMM
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, • Fluent in written and spoken Spanish and
Powerpoint, OneNote) conversational Portuguese
Professional Experience
Undergraduate Developer – Peripheral Neuropathy Device
March 2013 – June 2013
UC San Diego MAE Department – La Jolla, CA
Developed peripheral neuropathy device to quantify sensation loss in diabetes patients by compliance
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of materials to detect low end force application
Acted as a liaison between project advisers, sponsors, fellow undergraduate developers, machinists,
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and engineers to communicate needs and determine feasibility
Organized team meetings, presented findings with development justifications
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Built and tested prototypes to compare theoretical and experimental results using Arduino
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microcontrollers and instrumentation amplification
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Undergraduate Researcher – Differential Scanning Calorimetry
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April 2013 – June 2013
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Chen Group – UC San Diego MAE Department – La Jolla, CA
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Designed, developed, and implemented a heat flux control circuit for differential scanning
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calorimetry to be used in commercial products
Programmed and validated control algorithms using LabVIEW and DAQ board and software
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Christopher Chandler
Résumé Page Two
• Development Intern, Southern California Workforce Teen Center
• January 2011 – June 2012
• The myLab Program at CalIT – La Jolla, CA
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Redesigned, improved, and tested prototypes to be implemented in a youth friendly environment
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based on specific client demands and requirements
Quantified and realized small scale production of custom made products
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Machined and fabricated precision fit parts
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Strategized and geared designs toward acquiring patents
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Development Intern, Robotic Mannequin
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January 2011 – August 2011
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The myLab Program at CalIT2 – La Jolla, CA
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Created robotic mannequins to simulate dance movements for stage performances
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Implemented servos and Arduino microcontrollers
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