Justin David Langford
Permanent Address ******.*.********@**********.*** Current Address
**** ** **** ****** 317-***-**** (H); 317-***-**** (cell) 437 Village At Vanderbilt
Nashville, TN 37212
Zionsville, IN 46077
EDUCATION
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Bachelor of Engineering, May 2013
Major: Mechanical Engineering; Minor: Engineering Management
GPA: 3.58/4.0 Overall; 3.77/4.0 Engineering
Vanderbilt United Student Launch Initiative Senior Design August 2012 May 2013
Objective: Rocket flight based performance study of a scaled subsonic Hybrid biodiesel fueled ramjet engine
Responsible for rocket redesign to reduce weight, augment aerodynamics, and extend fuel chamber, design and
execution of flight and ground validation experiments, and organization of local educational outreach activities
EXPERIENCE
Allison Transmission, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
Hybrid Systems - Calibration and System Validation Intern May-August, 2012
Led DCDC converter calibration development to production ready state. Optimized power balance efficiency.
Facilitated system validation of converter temperature fold back logic . Implemented bounded input signal filtration.
Created automatic data analysis and calibration creation engine generating significant reduction in analysis time.
Co-author of a slated provisional patent application of a mechanism for SOC recovery and balance of a multiple -
pack energy storage system within a fully operational power tra in.
Energy Storage Systems and Motors - Product Engineering Intern May-August, 2011
Project manager of global multi-company development project regarding accelerated lithium-ion battery life
prediction study. Collaborated in experimental procedure development and performance analysis.
Performed field root cause failure analysis upon failed hybrid battery systems in San Juan, PR.
Created original mathematical model to conduct thermal/vibration analysis on both component and vehicular levels.
Established original engineering best practice documents and safe work practices.
Hybrid Systems - Product Engineering Intern May-August, 2010
Analyzed energy storage system to determine root cause of overcharging after an extended downhill grade.
Collaborated with international vendor to analyze failure and duty cycle data and perform multivariate analysis.
Co-facilitated product return process mapping and optimization exercises.
Studied hydraulic pump failure mode and led supplier collaboration efforts to support resolution.
Performed tolerance stack analysis. Supported engineering d rawing translation and updates.
Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, IN (Adecco) June-July, 2009
Executed design pilot protocols and Designed Experiments (DOE s) for electrochemical medical devices.
Executed failure mode analysis experiments utilizing variety of electrical and mechanical test methods.
SERVICE/VOLUNTEER
Purdue University EPICS eV-Grand-Prix (2010) Assembled, machined, performed tuning/troubleshoo ting on lithium
iron phosphate powered electric go-karts, created and presented educational displays
New Hope Christian Church (2003 current) - Sound and media engineer, video editing/production, sound for
concerts/service, recording, projection, Vacation Bible School website; choir, drama and musicals, mission trips
Tutor (2005 current) Multiple math and science courses
LEADERSHIP/HONORS
Vanderbilt Dean s List Vanderbilt Recruiting AmbassaDore
Robotics Team Qualified for World championship
Vanderbilt Variations - a capella Co-Director/Composer
SAE Advanced Battery Concepts Subcommittee Vanderbilt Student Government Leader
Vanderbilt Engineering V2 Mentor
Sociedad Honoraria Hisp nica
SKILLS
Simulink/Mathematica System Modeling
Proprietary Tools: Datalog real time data monitoring/analysis tool, ACE and Read-Write software/calibration tools
C++, Visual Basic, and Python programming experience; Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office Suite
Intermediate Spanish conversation, reading, and writing
INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES: Piano, Guitar, Singing, Song writing, Reading, Computers, Fitness, Nutrition