Mechanical Engineer Engineering

Bradly T. Verdant

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EDUCATION

Cornell University, College of Engineering August 2014

Masters of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Ithaca, NY

Major GPA: GPA 3.2/4.0

Specialization: Solid Mechanics and Materials

Design Project: Design and development of Cryogenically Cooled Electron Beam Gun

Kettering University, School of Engineering June 2010

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Flint, MI

Major GPA: GPA 3.61/4.0

Specialization: Machine Design

RELEVANT SKILLS

Technical: Siemens (formerly Unigraphics) NX 9, Autodesk Inventor (CAD), Bentley MicroStation ANSYS Workbench 14.5(FEA

Simulation), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Certificate, MATLAB, Mathcad, Aspen Capital Cost

Estimator

Computer Skills: Microsoft office Suite, Microsoft Project 2013, Microsoft Visio 2013

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant (International Business Experience) November 2013- May 2014

Cornell University- Student Multidisciplinary Applied Research Team (SMART) Ithaca, NY & Philippines

Research experience in Philippines working with teammates from Cornell University and Philippines Calamansi Association,

Inc. (PCAI) to identify barriers to expansion of the calamansi fruit industry and ways to overcome them.

Developed and proposed a strategic plan to reduce process inefficiencies and marketing plan to drive the growth of calamansi

industry through farm visits, and interview with farmers, and collaboration with cluster members.

Worked with PCAI cluster companies to identify elements of an industrial policy for the emerging calamansi industry of the

Philippines.

Graduate Research Designer September 2013- Present

Cornell University- Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) Ithaca, NY

Designing and fabricating a DC high voltage electron beam gun with a cathode that is cooled to approximately 20 Kelvin to

produce a low emittance electron beam for electron diffraction experiment.

Investigating thermal response using ANSYS Workbench 14.5 FEA simulation to correlate data to prototype.

Generating 2D design drawings using Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD software for the fabrication and testing of the prototype cold

electron gun.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mechanical Design Engineer January 2015-Present

Honeywell UOP Desplaines, IL

Generated detailed 2D drawings using Bentley MicroStation for the component specification of single phase and multiphase

down flow chemical reactors.

Performed mechanical design and analysis of UOP Oleflex reactors and pressure vessels using Mathcad and Microsoft Excel

Design tools.

Updated and improved Mathcad and Microsoft Excel design tools to streamline work processes and reflect new technologies and

ASME standards.

Generated detailed cost estimate models for various UOP proprietary technology using Aspen Capital Cost Estimator software.

Mechanical Engineer July 2010 - August 2013

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) Batavia, IL

Performed mechanical design, analysis and oversaw the fabrication of tooling for electromechanical devices and equipment from

the conceptualization to installation stage.

Collaborated closely with engineers, physicists, and scientists to develop specifications for the design, fabrication, and

installation of machine components.

Led the planning and streamlined installation of complex mechanical systems for the major upgrade of the accelerator complex

and reduced installation time by 3 months.

Generated 3D models using Unigraphics NX 7.5 to conceptualize and create detail designs of machined components and welded

structures for fabrication.

Performed stress analysis of mechanical components subjected to mechanical, pressure and thermal loads using ANSYS

Workbench FEA simulation and hand calculations.

Worked with outside vendors to fabricate and procure complex accelerator components.

Provided technical directions to drafters, designers, and technicians to streamline timely projects completion.

Mechanical Engineering Co-op Feb 2007- June 2010

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) Batavia, IL

Collaborated with engineers to design and test Machine components and instruments.

Analyzed mechanical and thermal stresses in mechanical devices using both analytical and numerical methods.

Performed fluid calculations for compressible and incompressible flow.

Generated engineering notes and documentation for pressure vessels and Machine components, and lifting fixtures.

Explored and validated the use of passive thermal radiation heat shielding for the protection of heat sensitive -high precision

accelerator instruments.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & COURSEWORK

Precision GD&T- Introduction and Fundamental Principles (International Institute of GD&T)

Precision GD&T- Advanced Applications and Analysis (International Institute of GD&T)

Introduction to ANSYS Workbench Mechanical, Meshing and AN SYS Heat Transfer

Human Performance Improvement (HPI)

Finite Element Analysis

Project Management

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

HONORS & AWARDS

GEM Fellowship-Cornell University

Miami Dade-Kettering Scholarship

Florida Blood Center Scholarship and ETS Payphone Scholarship

Department Award for Excellence in Mathematics

Dean`s List-Miami Dade College & Kettering University

Kappa Mu Epsilon- Mathematics Honor Society

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

LEADERSHIP

Fermilab SIST Intern Mentor

Fermilab Coop/intern technical supervisor and mentor

Kagle Leadership Initiative - Community Tutor, Kettering University

Treasurer- International Club, Kettering University

Public Relations Officer- Tropical Beat International Club, Miami Dade College

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