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)