CHAD PARDO, EIT
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Fluid system engineering, IPDE, and HSI experience in a corporate
setting.
* Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree in Aerospace Engineering.
* Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
* Licensed Engineer in Training.
* Internship experience with jet engine repair and continuous improvement
processes.
* Advanced Classes: Viscous Flow, Matrix Theory, Turbulent Flow,
Aerodynamics II, and Gas-Turbine Propulsion.
CAREER HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE
July 2008 - March 2010. Engineer I, II. General Dynamics, Groton,
CT.
* Directly responsible for the technical products and daily
coordination of all aspects of a specific fluid system, such as
system diagrams, system calculations, 1-D CFD analysis, 3D mock
arrangement approvals and 2D drawing approvals.
* Validated fluid flow and heat transfer code for simulation software
through verifying algorithms and testing the product.
* Modeled diesel engine intake and exhaust using multidiscipline
simulation software as part of a Human Systems Integration (HIS)
project.
* Co-lead a multi-departmental project team that performed new fluid
software validation.
* Core member in the Integrated Product Data Environment (IPDE)
program
* Lead Engineer on fluid system adjustments for R&D concept designs.
* Team member on a HSI research project for the Office of Naval
Research.
* Understand theoretical concepts related to gas turbine engines,
heat transfer and fluid flow.
* Managed and coached numerous intramural/interdepartmental/community
sports teams.
May 2007 - September 2007. Engineering Intern. Pratt & Whitney
AutoAir, Lansing, MI.
* Analyzed and improved repair processes for thrust reverser and
screen bonding.
* Participated on Kaizen event team using training from continuous
improvement program.
September 2006 - April 2008. Student Cook. University Dining Hall,
Ann Arbor, MI.
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INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
. Self motivated and outstanding attention to detail.
. Experience with conflict resolution.
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COMPUTER SKILLS
. Platforms: Windows XP, Mac OS X
. Languages: MATLAB, MAPLE, Visual Basic, Simulink
. Applications: Microsoft Office, Visio, Simsmart, Flowmaster,
Fluent, ProEngineer
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree: Aerospace Engineering.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. April 2008.
References and Transcript available upon request