PAUL V. CAPPELLO
****.********@****.*** Mobile Phone – 603-***-****
P.O. Box 202976, New Haven, CT 06520 Home Phone – 603-***-****
EDUCATION Yale University, New Haven, CT
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering (2009). Cumulative GPA: 3.12/4.00, GRE: 800 Math, 650 Verbal.
Manchester High School West, Manchester, NH
Fourth honors (2005). Cumulative GPA: 3.81/4.00, SAT: 800 Math, 770 Verbal, 800 Writing. ACT: 35.
AWARDS Eagle Scout Award, June 1, 2005
Shen Wu Wan Memorial Scholar (Yale Chemical Engineering) 2008.
Society of American Military Engineers Scholarship (Yale College), 2009.
SKILLS Process Modeling
Outstanding proficiency in HYSYS steady-state and dynamics mode, with specific knowledge of valve
sizing, batch and 24-hour scheduling schemes, thermodynamic packages, reaction kinetics and unit
operation sizing
Highly proficient in SuperPro Designer and Microsoft Excel mass and energy balance calculations
Financial Analysis
Experienced in furnishing economic evaluations of process models including capital and operating costs
Extensive experience in analysis of structured financial products, including mutual funds, fixed income
products, equities, options, futures and other derivatives.
Literature Review
Several recent stints adapting process models, laboratory equipment designs, and real plant unit operations
to match scientific data/expectations from renowned literature data
EXPERIENCE Olin Brass – Research Associate (through August 2009)
Independent analysis of metallic flexible substrates for thin-film photovoltaic applications
Far-reaching investigation of battery technology prospects for < 20 micron thickness copper and alloy foil
Working to bridge gap between customer specifications, scientific needs, and plant process capabilities
Independent Research, Transformative Materials & Devices Lab, Yale University (2009)
After research team assembled in early 2009, researched wide array of potential projects in nanoparticle
formation, supercritical fluid systems, surfactant systems, and in-situ reaction monitoring
Currently working to develop a fully-integrated reactor for supercritical systems, with critical micelle
concentration and reaction extent tracking in-situ
Merrill Lynch & Co. – Summer Analyst (2008)
Global Wealth Management internship program
Devised client-friendly and unique processes for analyzing individual mutual funds and equities as well as
entire portfolios and asset allocation strategies
Interfaced directly with wholesalers at weekly sales meetings and seminars and cultivated a thorough
understanding of mutual fund, annuity, trust, and fixed income products
Magnetic Resonance Research Center, Yale Medical School – Research Analyst (2007)
Studied the Tcl/Tk and VTK scripting languages in order to improve user interface of “BioImageSuite” fMRI
data viewing software system
Developed a testing and optimization strategy for removing bugs and meeting August 2007 release date
EXTRACURRICULAR Yale Rugby Football Club
Competed in Division I Men’s club rugby games (Fall 2007-2008)
Played the prop and flanker positions during the fall 2007 & 2008 seasons
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Yale Chapter
Joined to foster fellowship and opportunities for chemical engineers
Elected Social Chair (September 2007 & 2008), attended Boston chapter meetings (2009)
SECONDARY SCHOOL ACCOLADES
Student Council Executive Officer Varsity Football (lettered 3, 4) N.H. State Scholar of Month (Union Leader)
BSA Troop 414 Senior Patrol Marching, Concert & Jazz Band Ensembles Cornell University Book Award
Captain, Math Team, N.H. SMASH League (undefeated state champions) National Merit Scholar Finalist