Engineering Mechanical

DIDIER JOISSAINT

***** ****** ******* ********* #*** • Orlando, Florida 32828 • 772-***-**** • ***********@****.***

Objective

To obtain an entry level Mechanical Engineering position with a company where I can leverage my professional and technical

experiences gained from my previous internships and academic preparation

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida

Anticipated Graduation: August 2014

Relevant Course Work

Statics & Dynamics Engineering Analysis Mechanics of Materials

Fluid Mechanics Dynamics of Machinery Measurement and Instrumentation

Thermodynamics Industrial Processes Elements of Material Engineering

Machine Design Mechanical Vibrations Thermal Systems Laboratory

Heat and Mass Transfer

Professional Experience

University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Engineering & Computer Science Orlando, Florida

Bioacoustics Research Lab January 2014-Present

Document the performance of multiple accelerometers for vibration measurements.

Operate data acquisition systems to acquire experimental data.

Assist in literature reviews and data processing.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kennedy Space Center, Florida

Design Project: Annual Lunabotics Mining Competition August 2013-May 2014

Shadowed NASA engineers of the Lunar Rover project on Design Reviews of their Product Development Process;

areas of learning including developing a concept though the product life cycle.

Analyze the design and manufacturing techniques of lunar rovers that can be re-hosted for prototyping a mining robot.

Presented a trade study for mining robot apparatus including technical application, milestone schedule, and production

cost analysis.

Manufactured a working prototype of a Lunar Rover with the utilization of the machine shop.

Mechanics of Materials Lab

Research Lab Assistant September 2012-January 2014

Conducted systematic measurements for performance of fracture stress analysis of a creep rig.

Designed and implemented comparative studies of various standard operating procedures in order to detect areas of

improvements.

Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team of mechanical and aerospace engineers for designing and testing creep rig

for fracture tolerance of 305 stainless steel specimens.

Research and wrote a journal article about accelerated creep testing methods for Isostress and Isothermal methods.

Presented a business case analysis for Split-Hopkinson pressure bar testing apparatus with production cost analysis

including installation procedures.

Dean’s Office/Research

Office assistant May 2013-October 2013

Presented findings and recommendations of project areas for critical design milestone reviews and proposals to

technical management staff and colleagues.

Interacted with customers, partners, subcontractors and suppliers regarding proposal and funding for the College of

Engineering and Computer Science.

Developed monthly reports and PowerPoint presentations for engineering faculty and staff.

Technical Skills

Laboratory Instruments: Optical Microscopy

Programs: LabVIEW, Matlab, NX, AutoCAD, Pro/ENGINEER, Solid Works, MathCad, Microsoft Office, C/C++

Machining and Welding Tools: CNCs, mills, lathes, angle grinders, plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches, arc welders, band saws,

grinders, shears, drill presses, chop saws, etc.

Affiliations

Halifax Hospital-Gym Associate Volunteer Legacy Leadership and Mentoring Program at UCF

Goodwill-Volunteer National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

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