Engineer Assistant

MICHEL EMIL SHAFIK

**** ****** ***** *** #* Phone: 402-***-****

Omaha, NE 68124 E-mail: ******.******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position in the field HVAC with a reputable well-established company and acquire practical experience with

opportunities for growth and advancement.

EDUCATION

University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Peter Kiewit Institute August 2010

M.S., Architectural Engineering, HVAC systems - GPA: 3.74/4.00

Assiut University – Egypt, Faculty of Engineering June 2005

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics - Honors

4th highest overall grade; 3rd rank senior year in Mechatronics Section

International Salam Language School – Egypt June 1999

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Language Skills

Bilingual in English and Arabic • Fluent in Egyptian Sign Language • Good knowledge of French • Ongoing studies in Spanish

Computer Skills

AutoCAD • MATLAB • Engineering Equation Solver • MS-Office & Visio • TRACE 700 • Invensys - Niagara

Personal Skills

Ambitious • Goal-oriented • Capable to learn • Competent • Creative • Adaptable • Planner • Organizer

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Research Assistant, University of Nebraska – Lincoln January 2008 – August 2010

• Conducted research on geothermal and solar energy for cooling and ventilation of buildings

• Designed a full scale experimental system utilizing passive techniques and studied its thermal performance

• Integrated measuring instrumentation and programmed software for weather data logging

• Worked on publishing and reviewing scientific papers

Commissioning Engineer Assistant, University of Nebraska – Lincoln January 2009 – December 2009

• Inspected and analyzed HVAC system performance

• Audited building energy consumption; proposed energy saving measures

• Developed and implemented control sequences for the proposed energy savings

• Monitored and evaluated the modified system performance

Graduate Assistant, University of Nebraska – Lincoln August 2007 – December 2007

• Facilitated undergraduate group projects

• Assisted in preparing and testing new concrete mixes

Maintenance Engineer, CEMEX, Assiut – Egypt October 2006 – June 2007

• Inspected and specified cement filter mechanical problems

• Delegated and supervised repair and maintenance process to ensure desired outcome

Research Assistant, Assiut University – Egypt August 2005 – April 2006

• Analyzed the control performance of mechatronic systems

• Projected ideas for improving mechatronic system performance

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Academic Leadership

• Trained at Gorica Egypt Group for Industry S.A.E.

• Created website using FLASH software for mechatronics section, Assiut University, Egypt

• Participated in ASHRAE Group Design Competition, University of Nebraska Lincoln, 2nd prize winner, USA

Community Leadership

• Participated in traveling church drama team, Egypt

• Trained and counseled at youth conferences; administered youth trip to Luxor, Egypt

Cross-Cultural Leadership and Experience

• Prepared and presented monthly topics for international student discussion group, USA

• Translated for French speaking guests of CEMEX – Egypt

• Traveled abroad to Spain, Lebanon and USA during summers of 2001, 2004 and 2006

• Guided and welcomed tourist travelers in Egypt representing SERVAS

MEMBERSHIP

• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 2009 – Present

• Engineering Graduate Students Association Board (EGSAB) 2007 – 2008

• SERVAS International 2003 – Present

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