James Azar
Burlington, MA
Tele: 978-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
Education:
Associates Degree in Architectural Technology,
2001
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, Boston, MA
Skills
. Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively within
constraints following SOP or engineering instructions
. Databases tools: EDMS, TeamCenter, Excel, Word and Power Point.
. Photoshop, photo and document scanning and imaging.
. Experienced professional with 10 years of industry experience with
design applications.
. Proficient with UniGraphics, AutoCAD 2012 with basic knowledge of
Solidworks, Pro E, AutoCAD 2012, Revit 2013, Autodesk Inventor
Professional, AutoCAD Civil 3D & Microstation
. Databases tools: EDMS, TeamCenter, Excel, Word and Power Point.
. Photoshop, photo and document scanning and imaging.
Work Experience:
CDI Aerospace, Lynn, MA
04/12 - 09/12
Designer - contract position
. Mechanical Design & Drafting combining both technical and program
management capabilities to meet the most complex aerospace design
challenges.
. Detail design of small rotating and static engine components,
electrical-mechanical control surfaces and complete systems to large
conceptual design of airframe structures with extensive experience in
both commercial and military programs.
. Experience in commercial and military aircraft, CDI-Aerospace offers
capabilities in pressurized cabin, empennage, control surfaces, cargo
handling, fuselage and wing structures, landing gear and assembly
fixtures.
Genzyme, Framingham, MA
05/10 - 04/12
Designer in In-House Design Engineering department
. Provide CAD drafting support operations to support facilities
documentation, engineering design, and/or project planning functions.
. Operate CAD drafting equipment to produce and print process and
instrumentation diagrams, floor plans, and electrical, mechanical,
equipment and piping drawings.
. Reproduce prints and graphics by operating reprographic and plotting
equipment.
. Prepares and assembles packages of subsequent materials. Gains
experience in operation of equipment, databases, software tools,
engineering practices and standards.
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. Design work done using AutoCAD 2010 with EDMS
. Projects included electrical and mechanical systems design for new
construction and renovation of approximately 20 buildings in the
corporate wide real estate portfolio of office buildings, warehouses,
and research laboratories. Worked on the LEED Platinum main building
in the Framingham campus.
Arsenal Medical, Watertown, MA
03/11 - 05/11
Science Technician ( contract position )
. Receive and manage an inventory of biological samples.
. Prepare and process histological samples, including embedding and
staining tissues.
. Analyze data for presentation to product development teams.
. Design and troubleshoot novel biological test methods.
Hung Associates, Inc., Woburn, MA
11/07 -7/10
Senior Designer
. Producing and managing shop drawings of buildings with a strong
emphasis in light gage wall framing throughout New England
. Calculating the requirements for all types of window framings.
. Designing light gage constructions in over 1000 projects, such as
proper gage requirements, joist framing and wall framing assembly.
. Working closely with general contractors and engineers, and helping to
create shop drawings to best illustrate the structural engineering
needed for a variety of conditions.
. Design work done using AutoCAD with some SolidWorks and ProE
. Knowledgeable in building codes for all New England states
. Projects included K-12 schools, hospitals, and institutions.
PPB, Inc., San Diego, CA
8/04 - 6/07
Designer / Technician
. Designed the water tanks with CAD software, whereas the tanks are used
for testing purposes within the company for calibration of meters and
probes.
. Responsible for the production, calibration and repair of Ultrasonic
Energy Meters used to measure the energy distribution within
ultrasonic cleaners used in the semiconductor, aerospace, and
pharmaceutical industries.
JKP Structural, Somerville, MA 8/03 - 7/04
Designer
. Created and built up office database of typical detail drawings.
. Drafted structural drawings, such as floor plans and sections based on
sketches.
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. Developed site layout, grading, water, and sewer plans for commercial
developments.
STV Inc., Boston, MA
5/02 - 2/03
Designer
. Designed superstructures such as bridge and load bearing columns for
many projects.
. Assisted the engineers with structural and civil drawings, which
include designing/ converting beams and other materials to specific
codes and standards.
. Worked on many projects for civil site plans, creating proper grading
using contours of varies elevations, converted layers.