GREGORY H. FINLAYSON
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EDUCAT ION
University of Maryland College Park, MD
Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engineering May 2014
• GPA: 3.31
RESEARCH EXPER I ENCE
CAPSTONE Senior Design Project College Park, MD
Lead Computer Modeler January-May 2014
• Formulated concrete mixtures for use in 3-D printing applications. Samples extruded using custom-built apparatus adapted for use with Tinius Olsen H25K-T universal testing machine.
• Modeled rheological behavior of multi-phase concrete mixture during extrusion using ANSYS FLUENT computational fluid dynamics software. Extrusion apparatus designed using Autodesk Inventor 2013. Center for Nanophysics & Advanced Materials (CNAM) College Park, MD Laboratory Assistant February-August 2013
• Surveyed numerous iron alloys, and selected candidate alloys based on potential superconducting behavior.
• Characterized the electrical resistance and magnetic hysteresis behaviors of novel iron-boron samples cooled to ~4K.
• Operated and maintained custom-built measurement equipment. EMPLOYMENT
Hopewell Valley Children’s Theater Pennington, NJ
Technical Director, Stage Manager Summers 2005–2013
• Designed and constructed set pieces, and operated microphones for two concurrently running musicals.
• Coordinated tasks and managed deadlines for a five-week production cycle.
• Delegated tasks to a construction crew of up to 35 workers.
• Managed a $5,000 technical budget.
Butrym & Cassavell, P.C. Pennington, NJ
Intern, IT Consultant August 2014-Present
• Processed and systematized invoices, disbursements, wills, and other legal documents.
• Implemented new paper file storage and organizational system.
• Performed various IT duties, including web- and email-server maintenance, and troubleshooting computer problems for staff of six.
SKI LLS
Software:
• Solidworks, ANSYS Fluent, Autodesk Inventor, Pro/E, MATLAB, Labview, Origin 8, RobotC, Microsoft Office Suite
(Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Relevant Coursework:
• Materials Selection, Reliability & Failure, Structural Characterization, Microprocessing Methods, Macroprocessing Methods, Solid State Physics, Thermodynamics, Kinetics & Diffusion, Nanomaterials, Radiation Effects of Materials, Electron Microscopy, Technical Writing.