Project High School

Max Estrada

South Haven, Michigan Cell: 773-***-**** Email: ablv2m@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To join an organization where my background, skills and commitment would

contribute to the success of the organization, as well as provide an

opportunity to acquire new experiences and build on existing ones.

Education

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT): Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engineering

May 2010

IIT Coursework Included:

Structures & Properties of Materials Engineering Engineering Materials

& Design Composites Ceramics Polymers Electric, Magnetic &

Optical Properties Thermodynamics Statics Dynamics Fluid

Mechanics Graphics & Design (AutoCAD 2006) Instrumentation Lab

Calculus Based Probability & Stats

Notre Dame College Prep High School: Niles, IL

May 2005

Presidential Award for Academic Athletic Scholar Award - Cross

Excellence Country

Lab / Research Experience

Metallurgical Specimen Preparation, Metallography, Hardness Testing, SEM

Fractography, Fatigue Testing, Fracture Toughness, Processing of Bulk

Metallic Glasses, X-Ray Diffraction.

Work Experience

Research Project - Illinois Institute of Technology: Chicago, IL

Summer 2009

Research on the heat treatment of nickel based superalloys.

Metallographic analysis of heat treatment techniques and the effect of

thermal gradients on the microstructure, focusing on the gamma prime

precipitates and grain size.

Tech Team Member - IIT Interprofessional Projects (IPRO)

Spring 2009

Collaborated first-hand on a process improvement project to detect

milling insert failures during production at A. Finkl & Sons Company,

Chicago, IL.

Intern - City of Chicago O'Hare Modernization Program (OMP): Chicago, IL

Summer 2008

Responsibilities included: project meetings, participation in airfield

site visits and briefings, assisting in the Closeout procedure of the

North Airfield Traffic Control Tower. Worked with the administration to

assess project errors and omissions by reviewing field reports, requests

for contract modification, and site plans. Coordinated and developed the

commemorative signage project. Researched and reported material on

pavement deicing products and their impact on airfield function. General

office duties included: document review, data gathering, data entry in

Excel worksheets, vendor contact and preparation of meeting summaries.

Business - Tech Liaison - IIT Entrepreneurial Interprofessional Projects

(Enpro) Spring 2008

Coordinated efforts between business and technology teams to further

product development. Successfully explained technical concepts for

business planning purposes.

Intern / Runner - Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME): Chicago, IL

Summer 2007

Worked on the "Trading Floor" endorsing and running orders for a private

broker. Responsibilities included supporting trade activities and

various assignments.

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Activities / Community Service

Member of Material Advantage: ASM, TMS, AIST and ACerS.

liit Literary Magazine

2009 - 2010

President of Illinois Tech student run literature magazine.

Saint Andrew's Life Center: Niles, IL

Summers of 2002, 2003, 2004

Assisted elderly, helped with recreational activities and provided

support to nursing home staff.

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