CHRISTOPHER R. HANKO

*** *. ***** ***. ***. *** • Chicago, IL 60613

ac7a63@r.postjobfree.com • 262-***-****

OVERVIEW

Recent UW-Madison graduate seeking a mechanical engineering position in a challenging design environment

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin – Madison Graduated May 2018

B.S. Engineering Mechanics (Scholars Program)

Certificate in Technical Communication

Cumulative GPA: 3.05/4.00, Dean’s Honor List 2 semesters

Worked 25+ hours per week during most semesters to finance degree

EMA 469 Design Project: Stair Chair, Stair-Climbing Wheelchair Attachment

DS 501 Design Project: MIDI Mobile, Wearable Musical Digital Instrument

EMA 569 Design Project: Project G.O., Ganymede-Orbiting Research Satellite

EXPERIENCE

Engineering Experience

Parsons Corporation, Associate Mechanical Engineer, July 2018 – September 2018

Troubleshoot groundwater remediation systems and optimize functionality of mechanical components

Evaluate fluid levels and air monitoring data for risk assessment and operations procedural changes

Document system operations and safety observations and communicate with environmental engineers

Ensure process safety in maintenance plans, standard operating procedures and field repairs

Wisconsin Engineering Student Council, Executive Communications Chair, June 2017 – May 2018

Mentored incoming members and effectively communicated engineering events around campus

Tripled social media following and created engaging graphic design for event posters and reminders

Wisconsin Engineer Magazine, Writer/Editor, January 2015 – March 2018

Wrote over ten published articles relating to advancements in healthcare, space and technology

Efficiently Communicated complex research and grew technical writing and interviewing skills

BadgerLoop, Structural/Fabrication team member, January 2015 – February 2016

Assisted in NX modeling and FE analysis of propulsion and braking systems

UW – Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab, Undergraduate Research Assistant, January 2016 – May 2016

Conducted testing on new medical devices and compared data to lab’s physiological data sensors

Closely collaborated with other research universities to troubleshoot product issues and iterations

Engineers Without Borders, Project Uganda design team member, September 2014 – April 2016

Designed water purification system, verified results, and improved design process skills

Other Experience

JoyRun, Growth Marketing Intern, December 2016 – January 2018

Organize and develop marketing operations for the application’s new launch on campus

Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness, Data Analyst Intern, June 2016 - September 2016

Created and modified Matlab and EEG scripts to study NREM patterns in veterans with GWI

Sharpened Data analysis skills by detecting differences in sleep data and diagnosing patterns

ACTIVITIES

Service to the community Interests

Achieve Connections, High school math mentor New Product Design and Development

Music Mentoring, middle school brass mentor Songwriting and performing artist, Emcee

River Food Pantry, loading volunteer Astronautics and Astronomy

SKILLS

Computer: Matlab, AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, ANSYS, R, EES, Minitab, NX, Creo, Maple, MS Office, Arduino

Languages: Limited working Spanish proficiency Shop: CNC, drill press, lathe and mill, laser cutting, MIG Welding

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