Mechanical Engineer

Thomas Gallagher

Mechanical Engineer

Home Address:

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EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering GPA 2.93 Feb 2013

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Ground Source Heat Pump for Single Family House, 497E, UMass Fall 2012

• GSHP Project was part of the Thermo-Fluids Design course, and combined theoretical work with realistic

design.

• Used Heat Transfer knowledge combined with Fluids and new material about specific components.

• Designed all components of GSHP from ground loop to the heat exchangers.

• Combined all components to create a GSHP that delivered 15,000 Btu/hr to the house.

SAE Supermilage® Vehicle Competition, 497S, UMass 2011- 2012

• Team placed 5 with 843 MPG at International SAE Supermilage® Competition, Eaton Test Track,

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Marshall, MI.

• Lead engineer for body design and vehicle fabrication, including chassis, roll cage, skin and overall

design

• Primary purchaser for the Supermilage® Vehicle Team and responsible for financial accounting of all

expenses

• Selected and ordered materials for the vehicle and coordinated with other teams for purchasing for all

supplies.

• Fabricated multiple parts for the car, using Bridgeport milling machines and lathes.

Bracket Design Competition, 313 Lab, UMass Spring 2011

• Worked on a team of three students to design and fabricate a C shaped bracket for in-class competition.

• Designed a bracket in ANSYS with the design criteria of having the highest strength to weight ratio.

• Fabricated the C-shaped bracket out of 6061-T6 aluminum stock on Bridgeport Milling Machine.

• Competed against class and teacher, our team had the most accurate model in ANSYS and placed 4th in

strength to weight ratio.

WORK EXPERIENCE

U.S. Army Natick Solider RD&E Center, STEP Program, Natick, MA Summer 2008-2012

• Conducted high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis of phytonutrients in ration components

to determine their functional stability in ambient and accelerated storage testing. Compiled and analyzed the

results for the project manager.

• Performed in vitro α-amylase assays to determine effects of selected food extracts on glucose inhibition.

• Evaluated in field repairs methods for air-droppable potable water bags used by soldiers stationed at

forward outposts in Afghanistan.

• Utilized laser confocal microscope (LCM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) to analyze Helicobacter

pylori’s morphological changes in support of funded research project. Operated equipment used for food analysis

in the development of new products, including colorimetery, water activity, rheometry, image and texture

analyzers.

• Studied replacement of mercury tilt switches for a Marine Corps tray ration heater to ensure that the

mercury-free switches met the operational requirements.

• Developed and wrote methods for determining the fat content in food ration items using CEM nuclear

magnetic resonance tool (NMR).

• Formulated several new ration components including, shelf stable sandwiches, tortilla wraps, energy

bars, gels, and meat sticks.

• Created both high calorie and zero calorie gels for use in medical caloric deprivation studies by USARIEM

medical professionals.

• Performed rheological analysis on carbohydrate/electrolyte drink concentrate using a Brookfield

viscometer to optimize flow properties for potential use in military canteen/drink packs.

• Updated annually all material safety data sheets (MSDS) for several chemical and food labs on base.

• Presented at NSRDEC Student Poster Session 2009-2012 covering key projects completed each summer.

AWARDS AND HONORS

Science and Engineering Apprentice Program – George Washington University Summer 2007

Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery with Distinction June 2008

SKILLS

Manager level ServSafe Certification, HAZMAT/Lab Safety Training, Poster Presentations, Machine Shop Training,,

ANSYS Workbench, MATLAB, ProEngineer, Solid Works, LabVIEW, Instron, Bridgeport Milling Machine and Lathe

experience.

INTERESTS

ASME, SAE, Rock Climbing, Travel, Rescue Scuba Certification, Rescue Scuba Certification

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