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Matthew J. Appleman

Objective To advance my career in engineering within the mechanical or aerospace fields in a fast-

paced, team oriented environment, while continuing to expand my knowledge and skill set.

§ Feb. 2014 – August 2014 Echo Therapeutics Franklin, MA (Contractor to Employee)

Work Mechanical Engineer – Design of Non-Invasive Continuous Glucose Monitor

Experience o Designed and Created 3D Parts/Assemblies/Drawings in SolidWorks

o Redesigned abrader unit to increase manufacturability and reliability

o Development of bench top skin simulator test fixture

o Updated several components to second generation designs

o Led Meetings and Design Reviews

o Conducted concept and technical design reviews for second generation

designs to improve device reliability

o Participated in product requirement meetings and aided in generating

requirement specifications

o Oversaw Vendor Work

o Worked with vendors to design membrane switches and overlays

o Collaborated with vendors to develop tooling and procedures for producing

abrasive tips

o Specified and ordered prototype materials and parts

o Designed, Created, and Executed Proof of Concept Experiments

o Generated and Submitted Engineering Change Orders

§ Sept. 2012 – Nov. 2013 Volcano Corporation Billerica, MA

Mechanical Engineer, R&D – Development of Next-Generation Medical Device

o Designed and Created 3D Parts/Assemblies/Drawings in SolidWorks

o Components included circuit board clips, tooling fixtures, manufacturing aids

o Developed prototypes with 3D printing

o Led Meetings, Design Reviews, and Small Teams

o Mechanical engineer tasked to resolve plastic enclosure cracking issues

o Conducted various engineering tests and life-cycle testing

o Made necessary design changes to prevent future cracking

o Generated final report and design review

o Created and Executed Verification Protocols and Reports

o IPX, Shock and Vibration, Temperature and Humidity

o Generated Work Instructions and SOPs

o Created and Executed Proof of Concept Experiments

o Ordered Materials and Parts through Vendors

o Generated and Submitted ECO/MCO Drawing Changes

§ June 2010 – Sept. 2012 Boston University School of Management Boston, MA

Payroll Assistant

o Prepared invoices and reimbursement forms

o Performed office duties such as document management and spreadsheet analysis

Sept 2008 – May 2012 Boston University Boston, MA

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Aerospace Engineering Major: Graduated May 2012

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Education

Engineering GPA: 3.1/4.0

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Coursework Included: Core Engineering Classes, Mechanics of Materials, Fluid

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Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Propulsion, Mechanical Design, Product Development and

various aerospace courses such as Flight Structures, Aerodynamics, Orbital Mechanics,

and Senior Deign.

Senior Design Project: (Outstanding Aerospace Project Award Winner)

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Projects o Designed and analyzed humanitarian STOL UAV for rapid deployment after

natural disasters to aid ravaged regions

o Created scale model of final aircraft design and presented final project report

to peers and senior faculty

o Stability and Control Team Expert

Shrouded Tidal Turbine

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o FEA Stress and Fluid Flow Analyses Utilizing COMSOL Multiphysics

Straw Truss Bridge

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o Member Loading Analysis to Determine Weak Linkages in Truss Design

o Contest to Most Accurately Predict Max Loading and Failing Truss Member

Several hands-on computer projects using MATLAB to write scripts and solve

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complex problems and equations

Extensive Experience Working in SolidWorks and PDM Vault

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Experienced using LinAir, Profili, MATLAB, and COMSOL Multiphysics

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Skills Familiar with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

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Experience and Familiarity with FDA Regulations and Standards

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Document Control Experience utilizing Agile Advantage Software

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§ Member of AIAA since 2010.

Interests and § Design and construction of walled paver patio at house, and other landscaping and home

Activities projects

§ Sports and recreation: football, tennis, golf, avid Boston University hockey fan

§ Various volunteer work: Special Olympics coach, food banks, and other community support

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