Mechanical Engineer Engineering

Brandon Fisher

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Education

Northeastern University, Boston, MA Graduated May 2012

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

• Activities: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

• Notable Courses: Technical Writing, Systems Analysis and Controls, CAD and Manufacturing, Thermal

Systems Analysis, Engineering Drawing (Hand Drafting), Social Entrepreneurship

• Capstone: Design of a flexible waste-plastics feeding system to a pyrolyzer/combustor for power

generation (Power Generation from LDPE)

Work Experience

Chandra Associates: An engineering consulting company that works with the Department of Defense

and on shelf life extension of fruits and vegetables with the use of CA Films™ polymer.

Lead Mechanical Engineer and Product Designer, Partner Jan 2012-Present

• Responsible for design and development of production systems for CA Films™ polymer

• Designed and developed new usage cases for CA Films™ polymer

• Designed systems for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) proposals for the Department of

Defense

• Researched insulation methods and technologies with a focus on custom phase change materials

• Developed applications for phase change material technology from initial research and conception through

design proposals including:

o Container for preservation of red blood cells (RBCs) without refrigeration

o Passively refrigerated pushcart for emerging markets

o Passively refrigerated container for preservation of vaccines

• Developed an advanced cooling method for small containers combining phase change material, active

cooling, and insulation technologies with a t of greater than 70ºF

Department of Defense

Natick Soldier Systems Center, Natick, MA April 2009-January 2012

Engineering Co-op/Technician, Ar my Field Feeding Systems

• Worked closely with project managers and contractors to manage programs with a focus on design,

testing, implementation, as well as logistics

• Supported the development of future field feeding systems and container-based refrigeration systems

• Led development efforts for field feeding system for remote environments

• Supervised testing effort for special operations clients

• Developed production test plans and test methods for the evaluation of these systems

• Coordinated and led testing efforts focusing on thermal analysis of appliances

• Supervised first article testing and validation/verification of future systems

• Provided logistical support for training and evaluation events

• Led training events at various installations across the US

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Beach, FL June-August 2008

Summer Partnership Employment Program Intern

• Designed and produced a custom mounting system for an environment control unit

• Created working models of Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules

• Tested and evaluated a prototype ship

Technical and Management Skills

Applications: SolidWorks, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Solid Edge

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Certifications: SolidWorks Certified Designer

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Programming: MATLAB, some HTML, CSS

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Machining: Basic welding experience, general shop experience

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Experienced and comfortable with managing engineering co-ops/interns

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Project management experience including managing contracts, contractors, budgets, and timelines

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