Shakeer K. Gaffney

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Objective

To obtain full time employment as an engineer; where my engineering background, interpersonal communication, marketing, and project management skills will be highlighted and aimed toward my growth and success. Education

Inamori School of Engineering at Alfred University, Alfred, NY Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; May 2015 Work Experience

• Junior Systems Engineer January 2017-present TGI Office Automation, Brooklyn, NY o Research & Development

Conduct testing on Toshiba, Ricoh, Lexmark, and HP machines, as well as software solutions to discover efficient ways of increasing customer work productivity o On-site Technician to install business solutions

Install business workflow solutions, via servers and desktops, to increase customer’s workflow efficiency

Upon completion of installation, customer is given thorough demonstration of product and how it increases their workflow efficiency

o Internal Pre-Sales Tickets

Answer, in a timely fashion, both unassigned and assigned tickets to me that come from company sales reps

Answer their questions regarding solutions, scanners, showroom maintenance o Project Manager for Desktop & Network Scanners

Answer scanner requests through internal Pre-Sales ticket system. Speak to sales reps about opportunities

Contact the customer directly to have a personable conversation about their requirements.

Recommend a scanner to the customer or recommend another solution that will suit their workflow process

Request quotes from vendors. Create finalized price generated quotes and provide them to the customer

Create sales order through e-Automate. Add scanner to opportunity in Microsoft’s CRM Dynamics

Review deal paperwork (order agreement, maintenance agreement, commissions sheet)

Set up installation appointment with customer and create a service call for myself

Install & integrate scanner into business workflow (i.e. KoFax). Demonstrate scanner & workflow integration. o Showroom Manager

Install all solutions on showroom MFP’s via the company’s servers

Maintain the solutions by conducting weekly testing and troubleshooting network issues

Serve as primary solutions source of contact for all showrooms across New York and New Jersey and Florida

Work with engineering colleagues remotely to address any issues in their assigned showrooms

• Seasonal IT January 2016 to January 2017 Related Co., New York, NY o Install antivirus software on employee computers o Conduct regular antivirus checks on all employee workstations o Conduct internal backup of data

o Troubleshoot employee’s technical issues

• Mechanical Engineer Intern Summer 2010 STV Inc., New York, NY o Worked in office environment and on project sites for the MEP design of commercial buildings o Effectively surveyed project sites for structural damages. Documented and reported to supervising engineer o Utilized company reference manuals and ductulators to properly size pipes o Clearly and confidently provided engineer constructive feedback on mechanical riser diagrams o Performed research in company database for manuals, pricing, and system verifications o Promoted the positive relationship with partnered firms by delivering and effectively communicating project updates o Developed attentiveness and organizational skills by attending project critique meetings & recording minutes Technical Skills

Writing: Technical writing, Analytical writing

Computer: Microsoft Office, R Studio, SolidWorks, Revit, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Simulink, LabView, ABAQUS CAE, Inventor Machine & Wood Shop Training: Welding, mill, lathe, cutting saw, grinding wheel, sanding, geometric dimensioning and tolerances Interpersonal/Communication: Public speaking, oral communication, team-worker, presentation skills Relevant Experience

Senior Design American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Design/Build/Fly Alfred University Alfred, NY 2014-2015

• Team Lead Project Management

• Successfully managed multiple teams for the design of an unmanned, radio-controlled aircraft o Created project timeline, milestones chart and technical project report o Monitored project pace to meet project deadlines o Transitioned project from preliminary design phase to construction phase; coordinated construction phase

• Effectively marketed project to dean, professors, student body and club organizations through technical presentations o Recruited students and demonstrated physical/simulated aircraft capabilities o Regularly took and displayed photos and videos to advertise project on campus o Worked with project advisor to gain sponsorship from engineering firms o Represented project team at booths during Accepted Students Days for prospective students

• Routinely managed online database of materials, i.e. budget, progress reports, resourceful material, testing records

• Successfully conducted mold-based construction of aircraft using lean manufacturing principles o Used methods of process improvements to build aircraft under time constraints Lean Manufacturing of a Metal Slingshot Alfred University Alfred, NY 2014 Created SolidWorks 3D model of a slingshot, and a manufacturing drawing with dimensions, tolerances and material Used welding, metal cutting circular saw, mechanical grinding wheel, principles of lean manufacturing to fabricate slingshot Provided statement of lean manufacturing improvements/alternative methods Finite Element Modeling/Structural Analysis Using ABAQUS CAE Alfred University Alfred, NY 2014 Learned how to create 2D/3D models with different physical and material properties. Successfully used finite element software to analyze stress/strain and energy distribution along the models. Provided organized technical reports and data to professor. Effectively enhanced research and development skills. Solar Decathlon Alfred University Alfred, NY 2014

Used Revit, HVAC Explorer, and hand-calculations to design the HVAC system for solar powered house Designed Radiant Floor Heating/Hydronics System for house Mechanical Testing of Materials with PI 3001 Multipurpose Mini Material Testing System Alfred University Alfred, NY 2013 Learned how to use PI 3001 Multipurpose Mini Materials Testing System, Instron, and strain gauges to analyze mechanical properties of materials under loading conditions

Performed error analysis to verify results (effectively enhanced research and development skills). Rapid Prototyping/3D Printing Alfred University Alfred, NY 2013 Printed small-scaled airplanes from SolidWorks models, using ABS filament, and Replicator G Memberships

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

OSHA 30 Hour Certification 2016

Activities

Robot Club 2013-2015

• Senate/ Campus Relations/Human Resources Representative Opportunity Programs Student Council Representative 2012-2015 Gary Horowitz Leadership Development Program 2012-2015 Alfred’s Newest Talents: Leadership Development Program 2012 ACE Mentor Program 2009-2011 ACE Mentor Scholarship

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