Michael Peng Zhao, E.I.T
Email: *********@*****.***
Permanent Address: 1375 Lick Ave #523 San Jose CA 95110
Phone: 510-***-****
Objective
A position involved in engineering design, research, development, and evaluation.
Education
University of California, Davis
Major: Bachelor of Science, Biological Systems Engineering
Graduation: June 2007
Santa Clara University
Major: Master of Science, Engineering Management/Mechanical Engineering
Expected Graduation: December 2011
Engineering
Coursework
Bioinstrumention and Control
Properties of Materials in Biological Systems
Fluid Mechanic Fundamentals
Modeling of Dynamic Processes of Biological Systems
Heat and Mass Transfer in Biological Systems
Circuits
Biomechanics and Ergonomics (NIOSH, OSHA)
Engineering Economics
Senior Engineering Project Design (Integrated Water Filtration System)
Mechanics of Materials
Waste Management for Biological Production Systems
Completed Implementations: E.I.T Certified (in California), renewable energy project, hydrostatics, psychometrics and temperature control systems, HVAC systems, corrosion and X-ray fluorescence analysis, electrical properties and dielectric interactions of engineering materials, diffusion, absorption, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, bioinstrumentation, water fountain design, fiscal year budget analysis, annual savings cost analysis due to energy conservation.
Work Experience
Water Treatment Consultant – Chem-Aqua 2013-
Responsible for consulting clients with expertise on water treatment, providing monthly
service visits to ensure consistency of treatment program. Configuration/calibration of
control systems to confirm optimum performance levels of specified program. Familiarity
with different HVAC systems and developing a treatment program specific to the
application taking in account time and budget restraints.
Territory Manager – Garratt Callahan 2008- 2013
Responsible for consulting clients with expertise on water treatment, providing monthly
service visits to ensure consistency of treatment program. Configuration/calibration of
control systems to confirm optimum performance levels of specified program. Familiarity
with different HVAC systems and developing a treatment program specific to the
application taking in account time and budget restraints.
Senior Thesis/Design Project – UC Davis 2007-2008
Worked with faculty and peers to design, fabricate, and evaluate
an integrated water filtration system that would recycle domestic greywater for
reuse in communities.
Laboratory Technician – Campbell’s soup (Summer Internship) 2006
Responsible for chemistry testing of purchased tomato paste, finished product (juices, soups)
which includes reducing sugars, acid, pH, Brix, mold, viscosity, color, sodium, dry weight
and percent solids tests. Database tests results into company system, Changing soup/juice
formulas to new specifications. Responsible for being a representative-greeting and picking
up samples from vendors
Skills
Able to make concise/strong decisions as a leader
Well organized and able to learn new concepts quickly
Able to communicate ideas clearly and effectively
Ability to work well with others in a team environment
Application Familiarity: Microsoft Word/Excel/ Oracle SQL/Matlab/Autocad/PLC programming/
Spoken Languages: English, Mandarin
Societies and Clubs
Vice President of Northern California Audi Club
Member of ISPE (International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering)
Member of American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Social/Activities Chair for Society of Biological Engineers at UC Davis