Engineer Construction

SWATI MURTHY

EDUCATION - BACHELOR IN SCIENCE

University at Buffalo - The State University at New York

Graduation: May '10

Chemical and Biological Engineering

. QPA: 3.308/4.0

. Dean's List: Fall '06 & Spring '07

. Tau Beta Pi Honor Society

. Courses: Product Design, Plant Design, Engineering Economics, Chemical

Systems Control, Separation Processes, Materials Science, Colloid and

Surface Phenomena

. Research Assistantship: Chemical Decomposition of glucose to yield

hydrogen and carbon dioxide

Laboratory Skills

. Proficient in C++, Maple, MATLAB, UNISIM, LabView, and Microsoft Office

applications.

. Successfully conducted experiments on heat exchangers, cooling towers

and tank draining.

INTERNSHIPS

Dubai, UAE National Solvents

June '09

. Studied the detailed process of latex manufacture for paint, from raw

material to finished product.

. Assisted in procurement of raw material and researched other viable

options to increase efficiency.

. Managed daily latex production and formulated solutions regarding

product enhancement at minimal cost.

. Conducted tests on latex to determine solids content, viscosity, pH,

film clarity and prepared reports.

. Conducted research on various other applications of latex and

possibility of production.

Dubai, UAE Coolrich District Cooling Services

June '08 - July '08

. Studied the process of district cooling and learned to read and

understand plant diagrams.

. Interacted with suppliers to ensure delivery of water tankers to

various sites.

. Investigated appropriate water collection points and collected samples.

. Conducted tests on water samples such as conductivity, turbidity, pH.

. Compiled results, presented to the board, and suggested methods of

improving water quality for circulation.

Dubai, UAE Arabtec Construction Company June '07 -

August '07

. Monitored specific construction progress in all areas of thirteen

towers with a professional engineer.

. Drew up plans for meeting customer deadlines and presented summaries at

departmental meetings.

. Continually updated progress status, worker hours and material usage on

site.

. Used AutoCAD to understand building drawings.

LEADERSHIP

Buffalo, NY Secretary - Society of Women Engineers

Jan '08 - May '08

. Member of a 6 person executive board, discussing issues that affect

women engineers.

. Initiated interaction between student and professional chapters and

pushed for change where necessary.

. Organized local and national events to build membership and provided

encouragement to potential women engineers.

Buffalo, NY Resident Advisor - University Residence Hall

Aug '07 - May '08

. Provided personal and academic leadership to 38 residents living in the

Residence Halls.

. Promoted diversity, cultural awareness and harmony amongst students by

organizing educational and social programs.

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