Joel Hernandez
****.*************@*****.***
**** ** *** **. *****, FL 33126
(Relocating to Colorado, August 2015)
EDUCATION
Florida International University, Miami, FL
Bachelor’s in Science: Mechanical Engineering, May 2015
Dean’s List: Fall 2012 – Spring 2014
Overall GPA: 3.09 (4.0 scale)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Marshall Space Flight Center, NASA – Huntsville, AL June 2014 to August 2014
Intern
• Designed and built a robotic arm controlled by a Leap Motion controller.
• Lead a team of two to complete project on schedule and under budget. Saved the branch $2,000 from
the intern budget to use on other projects.
• Used 3D and 2D CAD software (Pro-E/Creo, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD) to design the arm and run analysis simulations.
• Created program using Python and C++ to associate the user’s hand movements with the movement of the robot arm.
• Gained experience in several manufacturing techniques including milling, welding, and water jetting.
• Developed skills in problem solving, team communication, attention to detail, and time management.
Walt Disney World – Orlando, FL August 2012 to January 2013
Attraction Operator, Tower of Terror
• Operate large complex ride systems.
• Worked in large groups to obtain a goal and do it efficiently. Helped in improving ride efficiency by 20%.
• Further developed skills in guest services, problem solving, effective communication, teamwork, leadership, attention to detail, and time management.
FUTURE EXPERIENCE
Langley Research Center, NASA – Hampton, VA (Intern) June 2015 to August 2015
ENGINEERING PROJECTS
NASA Robotic Mining Competition (Present)
Design and manufacture a semi-autonomous mining robot.
Used SolidWorks to create engineering drawings.
Structural Design Optimization for Aircraft Wing
Designed wing on Creo and used simulation software (ANSYS) to optimize design.
SKILLS
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Public Speaking
• Basic programming experience (C, C++, Python)
• CAD Proficiency (SolidWorks, Creo/Pro-E, AutoCAD, ANSYS)