Engineering Engineer

Tyler J. Platt

*** *. *** ****** **** *** • Ames, IA 50010

260-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

Qualifications

A versatile chemical engineer with broad experience in lean process designs, energy/resource conservation, and laboratory

analysis. Proven ability to excel in team environments often ascending into leadership roles, ready to contribute to a

successful dynamic company that will challenge my problem solving and communication skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering (2012)

Iowa State University - Ames, IA

Activities

• American Institute of Chemical Engineers

• Triangle Engineering Fraternity – Held four executive board positions

• Herbert F. Scobie Leadership School

• Habitat for Humanity

Awards

• Engineering Student Council Leadership Award - for significant and lasting contributions to the success of

Iowa State engineering students

• Iowa State University College of Engineering Robert O. and Marie E. Dierks Scholarship - in recognition of

high attainments in scholarship and expectation of achievement in the profession of engineering

• Mike and Jean Steffenson Endowed Scholarship - in recognition of high attainments in scholarship and

expectation of achievement in the profession of chemical engineering

Employment and Research Experience

Proliant Health Biologicals, Inc. – Boone, IAMay 2012 - Present

Bio-process Assistant

• Operate Bovine Serum Albumin/Immunoglobulin G production process.

• Conduct routine laboratory analysis for process optimization.

State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources – Mason City, IAMay 2011 - Nov 2011

Pollution Prevention Engineering Intern

• Investigated alternative waste water treatment and water re-purpose solutions for a Kraft Foods plant.

• Developed wastewater process monitoring and control strategies.

• Identified opportunities to save $750K per year in reduced utility consumption.

Iowa State University/Ames National Laboratory – Ames, IASept 2010 - May 2011

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Produced gold nanowires using DNA as a substrate.

• Established laboratory procedures.

References Available Upon Request

• Conducted analysis through use of chemical kinetics, Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and UV-Vis

spectroscopy.

Rockwell Collins – Cedar Rapids, IAMay 2010 - Aug 2010

Software & Computer Engineering Intern

• Tested and validated avionics display software, re-organized and translated program software documentation.

• Provided technical expertise to update code infrastructure and maximize process productivity.

References Available Upon Request

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