GREGORY D . E STRA

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E DUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – GPA: 3.103

Northeastern University Boston, MA Expected May 2015

Related Course Work: Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Thermal System Analysis and Design, Intro to Electrical Engineering,

Engineering Mechanics and Dynamics, System Analysis and Control

NU-ASME: SolidWorks Program Manager Fall 2014

S KILLS & ABILITIES

Machining

Bridgeport Milling Machine, Lathe, CNC Router, CNC Miller, CNC Lathe, Various Welders, Oxyacetylene Torch

Computer

SolidWorks (CSWA Certified), AutoCAD, C++, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), MATLAB

Construction

General knowledge of HVAC systems, Project Management, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical

E XPERIENCE

Resident Assistant August 2011 to Present

Northeastern University Boston, MA

Foster and develop a positive living environment designed to link community, faculty and

residents, often resolving conflict

Promote academic excellence, address student needs, and encourage involvement among

residents in a way that supports the mission of Northeastern University

Market, develop, and lead student centered hall programs to promote social, educational,

diversity, health, emotional, understanding and growth

Manage building while coordinating with maintenance department

Mechanical Engineering Co-op January 2014 to June 2014

Philips Color Kinetics Burlington, MA

Assisted with design and development of LED lighting products and controllers

Prototyped various products within in-house machine shop

Created and tested thermal and mechanical LED test fixtures

Interfaced with Optical, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, and

Quality departments on daily basis

Assisted in management and submittals of 3D CAD, Drawings, and ECO’s

Mechanical Engineering Co-op January 2013 to June 2013

New Objective Inc. Woburn, MA

Assisted in prototype development of products such as PicoChip and the PicoChip Source

Machined prototype parts using in house 3-axis Miller, Lathe, and 3D printer

Created and documented newly developed procedures and developed products

Managed correspondence and orders with vendors and suppliers

Assistant Project Management Co-op January 2012 to June 2012

Hart Engineering Allston, MA

Reviewed isometrics and blueprints, directed purchasing of material

Managed take-offs, submittals, evaluated time management of various projects

Inspection of new and existing field work

Trained and directed new team member

I NTERESTS

Engines, Cars (safety devices, suspension), Planes (aerodynamics, physics behind flight)

Sailing (sailed for 5 years), Hydrodynamics and Design of boats

Computer Hardware (build, test and modify custom computer rig)

Lifeguard and Pool Maintenance (pump and filtration equipment)

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