Anthony M. Gavin Jr.
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EDUCATION
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering April 2019 Discipline – Thermal Sciences and Fluid Dynamics
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
GPA: 3.2/4.0
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering April 2017 Minor in Sales Engineering
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
GPA: 3.1/4.0
RELEVANT COURSEWORK – GRADUATE LEVEL
• Computational Fluid Dynamics • Object Oriented Programming in Java
• Fluid Mechanics • Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics
• Introduction to Stochastic Programming • Advanced topics in Computational Fluid Dynamics WORK AND EXPERIENCE
Independent Research Study on Legendre Polynomials September 2018-December 2018
• Analyzed the round-off error associated with Legendre Polynomials for spherical coordinate problems
• Quantified the heat transfer of the sphere using Matlab software techniques
• Presented alternate solutions using numerical methods concepts of weighted barycentric Legendre Polynomials Laboratory of Cellular Mechanics and Biorheology, University of Florida September 2017-December 2017
• Conducted research to enhance the understanding of drug-eluting stents
• Developing theoretical models for the diffusion of pharmaceutical drugs in human tissue
• Investigated how the stents would alleviate inflammation of the coronary arteries Campus Edge Representative, Study Edge September 2015-May 2016 Gainesville, Florida
• Expanded tutoring services for Study Edge around campus and at various restaurants
• Attended weekly meetings to coordinate ideas and expand the Study Edge brand TECHNICAL PROJECTS
Computational Fluid Dynamics,
• Developed code to discretize and solve governing partial differential equations
• Created both structured, and unstructured grids for solving time integrated and spatially discretized fluid flow
• Designed a program to solve and visualize NASA’s 2D shock tube problem
• Solved Navier-Stokes equations and presented contoured figures using VisIT and ANSYS Fluent Object-Oriented Programming,
• With Java, created a Graphical User Interface that developed 2D and 3D shapes, based on user parameters
• Utilized object-oriented concepts, such as inheritance, polymorphism, data encapsulation, and reflection Stochastic Programming,
• Constructed a portfolio of options that were hedged through optimal programming techniques
• Analyzed various situations using both Matlab and Python libraries
• Used stochastic optimization to evaluate situations with multiple random scenarios Expresso Machine, Design Lab II
•Reverse engineered and redesigned the La Pavoni Expresso Machine
•Integrated a double boiler design that produced the expresso significantly faster
•Calculated the necessarily heat, electric, and stress values to ensure a cheaper, more efficient overall product ORGANIZATIONS
Alumni Committee, Chi Phi Fraternity at the University of Florida February 2013-March 2015 Gainesville, Florida
• Work with national alumni to coordinate scholarship opportunities and expand chapter recognition
• Organized an alumni weekend for 50 members to increase chapter awareness and encourage donations Philanthropy Chair, Chi Phi Fraternity at the University of Florida December 2013-December 2014 Gainesville, Florida
• Participated and motivated the chapter in over 20 independent philanthropic events
• Responsible for overseeing and allocating $10k to fundraising events
• Oversaw a committee of 16 people and directed efforts toward community service and fundraisers Morale Staff, Dance Marathon at the University of Florida February 2013-April 2014 Gainesville, Florida
• Motivated children by maintaining a positive attitude and work ethic
• Assisted in fundraising over $1.5M for children’s miracle network hospitals SKILLS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION https://github.com/agavin69
• Experience in MatLab, Solidworks, Python, Java, Fortran, Linux, Command Line, VisIT, ANSYS, GMsh, Microsoft Office Suite
• University of Florida, Basketball Practice Player, E-Sports, Podcasts
• Passionate work ethic with information versatility