LONG NGUYEN
Mobile: 714-***-****
Irvine, CA 92602
Email: ********@*****.***
Education California Institute of Technology: Pasadena, California
. Graduated in June 2012 with Bachelor of Science Degree
. Majoring in Mechanical Engineering
. Coursework includes mathematics, physics, mechanical
engineering, computer science, economics and chemistry
. First place winner of ME 72 Robotic Design Competition
Fairmont Preparatory Academy: Anaheim, California
. Graduated in June 2006
. Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction: 4.8 out of 5
average score on 5 exams (AP Calculus AB and BC, AP Bio, AP
Chem and AP Physics)
. 4 silver medals in the USA Mathematical Talent Search
competition
. First place winner of American Mathematics Competitions 10
(2003) and American Mathematics Competitions 12 (2004, 2005)
Experience
Quality Assurance Engineer, Q Plus Labs
2012-10/ Present
Irvine, California
. Dimensional analysis with geometric dimensioning and
tolerancing using different tools such as optical and touch
probe CMM
. Reverse engineering parts using dimensional measurement tools
. Point cloud processing with Rapidform and Geomagic using the
data from a white light scanner
Research Assistant, California Institute of Technology
2010-01/2012
Pasadena, California
. Design a roll joint that allows more mobility for a Mars
rover named Axel
. Build the first prototype for this design and successfully
tested it
. Build a six degree of freedom platform robot to help with
rehabilitation of spinal cord injuries
Team captain
2004-09/2006-06
Anaheim, California
. Captain of Team America Rocketry Challenge (2005, 2006): Led
a 6-member team to create and launch a rocket to an exact
attitude of 1500 feet
. Successfully protect the payload, an egg, from breaking when
the rocket fell down
. Captain of Science Olympiad team (2005): Led a 15-member team
and competed in a 22-event science competition
. Prepare materials for teammates in all of the events
Skills
Can operate the lathes, mills, laser cutter and rapid
prototyping machine
Proficient in Solidworks, CATIA, Rapidform, Java and C++