Mechanical Engineering Project

Scott Cackowski

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SUMMARY Inventive and motivated mechanical engineering graduate from the

University of Michigan. A determined, imaginative thinker capable of

problem solving through original methodologies. Experienced in

various professional and commercial work environments indicative of

managerial ability and willingness to succeed.

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Ann Arbor, MI

B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering Graduated April 2008 (Magna Cum

Laude) Graduated December 2008

M.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering

GPA : 3.61/4.00, 3.75/4.00

Departmental

PROFESSIONAL Physiological Behavior Modeling Team (PBMT)

EXPERIENCE

Researcher under Prof. Dawn September 2007 - January 2009

Tilbury

Mechanical Engineering team established to work with the U-M

Psychology Department to parse, analyze, and model gathered data as

a dynamic controls system.

Performed data analysis on cumbersome observational data using

MATLAB to allow straightforward interpretation by both departments

and to prime for Simulink feedback modeling.

Met with representatives of the U-M Psychology Dept. in an

interdisciplinary environment to discuss goals and results of

ongoing work through presentations and formal reports.

Design of Mechanical Impacter for Testing Cable Wave Propagation

Team Leader, Researcher September 2007 - January 2008

Collaborative project with Prof. Noel Perkins and the United States

Navy aimed at the design, manufacture, and formal documentation of

an impacting device for use in naval research.

Met regularly with project advisors and representatives of the US

Navy regarding the formulation of design goals, viability of various

conceptual designs, and subsequent design methodologies employed.

Detailed and manufactured the approved prototype design using CAD

and CAM under strict project deadlines, while documenting all stages

of the design process for formal presentation.

Presented final design and submitted formal report to project

advisors, the US Navy, and Michigan State Senators and

Representatives at State Capitol in Lansing, MI.

Mechanical Engineering Student Leader Board

PTS Member (Events Chair) January 2007 - January 2008

Student board established to enhance students' overall experience by

advising the ME Department and fostering cooperation among student

groups.

Advised Mechanical Engineering Department committees by surveying

student body and providing feedback for annual qualitative studies

of departmental academic policy.

Improved departmental communication by organizing intersociety

events, acting as a representative to the department head, and

analyzing academic strategy on behalf of peers.

Coordinated financial and logistical aspects of various departmental

events and recruited knowledgeable personnel and faculty to promote,

assist with, and educate at functions.

SKILLS Mastery of Microsoft Office applications and extensive data library

research.

Capable of modeling and drafting with Unigraphics and SolidWorks

software.

Proficient in MATLAB computational language and controls modeling

using Simulink.

Knowledgeable with from-scratch finite element analysis and

fundamental FEA theory.

Experienced with C++ programming language as well as the Maple and

Mathematica mathematical software environments.

AWARDS Dean's List, College of 12/2007, 4/2006, 12/2005, 4/2005

Engineering Inducted 11/2007

Pi Tau Sigma ME Honors Society 12/2006, 4/2005, 12/2005

University Honors 2006

UPS Foundation Scholarship 2005

Walter G. Mitchell Memorial

Scholarship

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