Florin Balaban

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Education

Texas Tech University GPA: 3.443

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with minors in Japanese and Mathematics Dec 2016 Relevant Coursework

Design I & II

System Controls

Materials Science

Thermodynamics I & II

Fluid Mechanics

Engineering Statistics

Projects

• Lockheed Martin Senior Design Team Project Design and Failure Analysis Jan - Dec 2016

Designed an ergonomic improvement to the F35 assembly line using Autodesk Inventor.

Fabricated parts in machine shop and assembled a working prototype.

Presented final design and prototype to engineering team.

When implemented, task completion time will be reduced by over 50%.

• Technology Commercialization Team Project Financial and Design Officer Jan - May 2016

Developed new agricultural technology that can be patented and determined its economic feasibility.

Presented a proposal for funding a startup to a venture capitalist.

• National Museum of Nuclear Science and History Exhibit Proposal Jul - Aug 2015 Involvement

SAE International (current)

Formula SAE (2015 - 2016)

Texas Tech Veterans Association (2016)

Work Experience

URENCO USA Project Engineering Intern 2015

Reduced the backlog of engineering design changes by more than 50%.

Performed walk-downs of buildings and equipment and generated new engineering change documents in order to maintain as-built configurations.

Identified non-conformances in the field, issued condition reports where necessary, and assisted in the evaluation of reports for subjects related to mechanical components in piping systems.

Reviewed vendor documents for acceptability based on codes of record, applicable specifications, contract documents and good industry practice.

Reviewed drawings to ensure accurate updates during the revision process. US Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class (Machinery Technician) 2006 - 2011

Completed military basic training.

Completed training in internal combustion engine theory, maintenance, and overhaul.

Loran Station Attu Island, Alaska (Isolated Duty)

Maintained and repaired station’s diesel generators, heavy machinery, transportation equipment, mechanical systems, and airplane runway.

Performed engineering watch duty weekly or as needed.

Station Wilmette Harbor, Illinois

As the station’s Hazmat coordinator, designed and implemented a new MSDS and inventory system to ensure easy compliance with OSHA and EPA standards long after leaving the unit.

Conducted law enforcement and search and rescue missions along the Chicago shoreline. Volunteer Service

Skokie, Illinois Community 4th of July Parade (2010) Yorktown, Virginia Public Library (2006) Skills and Activities

Skilled at 3D Modelling with Autodesk Inventor. Also skilled at Matlab, ANSYS, Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

Fluent in English and Romanian. Elementary proficiency in Japanese.

Skilled at creating detailed sketch art.

Overseeing and managing the restoration project of a classic automobile.

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