Stephanie Taboada
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Education Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, May 2012
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Expected May 2016
Skills Lab Skills: cell culturing, cell freezing, serum
starvation/changing, gel electrophoresis, pH analysis, titrations,
distillation, centrifuging, western blotting, polyacrylamide gel
transfer, and polyacrylamide gel making
Software Skills: C++, SolidWorks, Aspen Tech, Polymath, Matlab,
Simulink, Cell Designer, LabVIEW, Microsoft Office, Power-link,
AS/400, COMSOL Multiphysics
Languages: Bilingual (Spanish/ English)
Certifications: SACHE Safety Achievement Certificate in Risk
Assessment, Internal Quality Auditor
Projects Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
Engineering Design VI- Chemical Process Design Project
Spring 2011
. Developed a simulation of a modern chemical process system
using convergence methods, loops, and tear streams
. Factored cost and profitability measures so as to develop the
most beneficial default settings in the simulator
Engineering Design II- Environmental Monitoring System
Spring 2009
. Designed an early warning detection system that reports the
accidental or intentional release of toxic gas into the air
. Programmed the system to operate in the local and remote mode
. Constructed a monitoring system that was economical to build,
yet extremely reliable
Engineering Design I- Robot Design
Fall 2008
. Assisted in the design of a robot that would autonomously be
able to turn off lights at specific locations on a course
. Programmed the robot so that it would choose whether to go
forward, pivot, or reverse when faced with an obstacle
Related Nexant Inc., White Plains, NY
Experience Analyst
July 2013-Present
. Carried out market research, analysis, and documentation in the
clean energy and refining fields.
. Analyzed cost and technical factors, including cash costs of
production and price models.
. Provided support to Nexant's other technology, commercial and
financial consulting staff in clean energy and refining.
D' Addario & Company Inc., Melville, NY
Quality Assurance Engineer
July 2012-July 2013
. Researched and established the root causes and corrective action
plans for quality defects.
. Audited manufacturing processes to ensure products conform to
established company requirements and specifications.
. Monitored and communicated with manager and or customers
relative to filed product issues.
. Collected and monitored critical quality data
Springfield Township, Springfield, NJ
Engineer Technician
March 2012-June 2012
. Reviewed plans, and performed inspections to assure compliance
with city ordinances and codes for construction within public
right-of-way
. Prepared construction plans using computer aided drafting
techniques for various public works projects.
. Kept records of plan reviews, permits issued, inspection
activities, and construction progress.
Environmental Resources Management, Newark, NJ
Environmental Intern
October 2011-June 2012
. Collected and analyzed water samples for bacteria on aircrafts
for major airlines three to four nights a week
. Followed established protocol, completed chain-of-custody forms,
and delivered samples to laboratory
. Communicated with subcontractors, ERM Project Managers, and
clients during field activities
. Worked within budget expectations and scope-specific
assignments.
Long Island University Biomedical Laboratory, Brookville, NY
Chemical Engineer Intern
May 2011-August 2011
. Examined the effects of the epidermal growth factor receptor HER2
on breast cancer cells
. Preformed cell culturing, serum starvation, western blotting, and
gel electrophoresis
. Assisted in the development of an intricate pathway system
displaying certain genes and transcription factors directly
involved in breast cancer growth
Activities Stevens Cross-country Track & Field Team, Society of Hispanic
Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Latin American Association,
American Institute of Chemical Engineers