Stress Analyst / FEA / NASTRAN PATRAN

***** ****** **** *****, ** *****Home 260-***-**** Cell ***.***.**************@*******.*** Gilbert Gutierrez SUMMARY/OBJECTIVEStress/Structural/FEM Analyst in Aerospace/Defense Industry. Proficient in FEM software NASTRAN/PATRAN, analysis if metallic and composite components, and use of Microsoft Office Software for documentation & presentations. Aware of scheduling and degree of analytical refinement required. EDUCATION COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, Ft. Collins, Colorado M.S., Civil Engineering Department – Major in Structures UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Coral Gables, Florida BSCE, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – Structures Concentration GPA-Major: 3.80/4.00

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 07/13 to Present Took time off mostly to attend to Family Issues related to Mother in Florida. Also spent time on Home improvements in Indiana, Travel, Volunteer work, and physical fitness. 09/12 to 6/13 Ball Aerospace (Employed by Aerotek-Denver) Broomfield, Colorado Structural Engineer, PrincipalStructural Analysis of Aluminum Housing, Ti Flexures, Ultem standoffs subjectedto random vibration and sizable thermal excursions on classified advanced satellite AQUILA program.Analysis included stress evaluation & displacements due to random vibration & thermal, modal frequency requirements, buckling using quasi-static loads, acoustic, & fatigue. Finite element modeling & analysis using NX/NASTRAN v8.1 & MSC/PATRAN, in-house programs for Random Vibe output (FRAP) & for Fastener Margins analysis(ultimate, gapping, slip, thread shear-out), SOLIDWORKS CAD, drawing review & document release using Agile software, presentation of results, support of vibration testing, preparation of detailed engineering reports using MS office through CDR. Final Drawing Sign-offs. Included in daily interaction and coordination with multiple structural, systems, thermal, and design engineers. Assignment extended numerous times. 04/12 to 8/12 Sierra Nevada Corporation (Employed by Aerotek-Denver) Englewood, ColoradoStress & FEM Analyst

Structural Analysis & Finite Element Modeling on Classified Aircraft project involving major structural alterations.

Completed mesh of fuselage within 12 frame region with revised interior & exterior components.Use of MSC NASTRAN, PATRAN & Solidworks. & MS office. 04/04 to 3/10 ATK / Space Structures (http://www.atk.com/) Magna, Utah

Lead FEM Analyst & Consultant /JWST Design & Analysis Department FEM & Coordination on largest Finite Element Model built at ATK (to date) used to predict and design for Thermal Distortions on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST, http://www.jwst.nasa.gov/ ) backplane using primarily MSC NASTRAN & PATRAN.

On-going modeling, checks, & debugging, on need-be basis, of later versions of the same model to satisfy Contractual Model Check Requirements. Report Writing. 11/03 to 03/04 BOEING SATELLITE SYSTEMS El Segundo, California Contract FEA & Stress Analyst / Reflectors & Mechanical SystemsFEM (MSC/PATRAN & NASTRAN; Static Linear, Modal) of 100 inch South Reflector for MEASAT-3 direct-TV satellite(http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/space/bss/news/2007/q1/070219a_nr.html )Composite graphite and honeycomb structure with titanium fittings. FEM, Classical hand analysis, drawing sign off, and report writing using Microsoft Office products. 10/02 to 4/03 ATK / Space Structures (http://www.atk.com/) Magna, UtahContract Analysis Engineer / Design & Analysis Department FEM (MSC/PATRAN & NASTRAN; Linear, Modal, Buckling) of dimensionally stable honeycomb/composite space structures (all classified projects) with titanium fittings. Perform Classical hand analysis (of steel & aluminum support structures used for lifting, transporting & testing of composite optical bench space structure) & report writing using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 2/02 to 8/02 AERONCA INC. (http://www.aeroncainc.com/ ) Middletown, Ohio Contract FEA & Stress AnalystFEM (MSC/PATRAN V2001R3, MSC/NASTRAN V2001; Static Linear, Modal, Buckling, Forced, & Random Vibration) and Classical Analysis on Exhaust Nozzle, & Plug (Titanium Skins, Honeycomb Core & Steel Flange assembly) for Trent-900 Engine Exhaust System on Airbus A380. Critical Condition was for “blade-out” case, in addition to thermal effects, maneuver, engine & acoustic vibration. 1/01 to 8/01 UNITED DEFENSE L.P. Minneapolis, Minnesota 1/00 to 5/00 Contract Structural Analyst / Applied MechanicsFEM MSC/PATRAN V2000R2, MSC/NASTRAN V70.5; Static Linear & Non-Linear, Modal, Transient & Shock, ABAQUS V5.8; Non-Linear Geometry) of various components & systems on AGS (Advanced Gun System - Navy Gun for DD21 Battleship). 1st iteration Gun Barrel Design/Analysis subjected to auto- frettage, pressure, and high temperatures. Also completed FE models and dynamic analyses for Empty Case Tray, Empty Case Ejector, & Index Structure. 5/00 to 12/00 ITT AEROSPACE / COMMUNICATIONS Fort Wayne, Indiana4/96 to 11/97 Contract Stress Engineer / Mechanical Analysis FEM (MSC/PATRAN V7.0, MSC/NASTRAN V69; Static Linear & Non-Linear, Modal, Random Vibration, Shock Solutions) primarily of aluminum chassis and circuit cards on U.S. Army SINCGARS Radio Program. Preparation of reports using Microsoft Excel 5.0 & Word 6.0. Complete FEM (NASTRAN & PATRAN) of system model for CRIS (Cross-track Infrared Sounder) instrument for NPOESS (National Polar orbiting Operational Environment Satellite System) weather satellite subjected to Random Vibration & Severe Stiffness Requirements. NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION CORP. Fort Wayne, Indiana9/98 to 1/00 Engineering Analyst / Structural Analysis FEM (MSC/PATRAN V8.0, MSC/NASTRAN V70; Static Linear & Non-Linear, Modal) of Chassis components on International Air Suspension (IAS). Fatigue & Strength.

Enrolled in seminars including Advanced PATRAN, Practical Finite Element Modeling Techniques using MSC/NASTRAN, and Microsoft EXCEL, WORD, OUTLOOK, and POWERPOINT. ROLLS ROYCE-ALLISON ENGINE CO. Indianapolis, Indiana11/97 to 6/98 Contract Stress Engineer / HotSection FEM (MSC/PATRAN V6.2, ANSYS 5.4; Static Linear & Non-Linear, Modal) and Hand Stress Analysis of Nozzle Torque-Tube on LIFT FAN engine, of turbine casing flanges & bolts on Advanced Turbine System (ATS) Industrial Engine (axi-symmetric model), & revised FEM to evaluate 2100 Engine failure. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC Baltimore, Maryland10/95 to 2/96 Contract Stress EngineerFEM (PATRAN3 & ANSYS; Static, Modal, & Random Vibration) of aluminum chassis (box) housing circuit boards & preparation of reports using Microsoft Excel 5.0 & Word 6.0. MARTIN MARIETTA AERO & NAVAL SYSTEMS,8/94 to 5/95 LOCKHEED MARTIN AERO & NAVAL SYSTEMS (As of March 16, 1995) Contract Stress Engineer Baltimore, MarylandNASTRAN FEM of critical region (Cowl Radius) of fixed bond on Pratt & Whitney 4168 Engine Thrust Reverser Cowling for Airbus A330, for predicting development test actuator loads, strains, deflections, and margins of safety, for fatigue, DTA & ultimate load requirements, for various disbond void configuration/repairs. Assessed stress concentrations and strain energy release rates of numerous idealized disbond voids. Pre- and post-processing using IDEAS version VI.I and report preparation using Microsoft Excel version 4.0a. MIT-LINCOLN LABORATORIES Lexington, Massachusetts1/93 to 4/94 Contract Stress Engineer/ Optics Department Stress analysis, MSC/PATRAN & NASTRAN finite element modeling of, and responsibility for, approving rack installations, subjected to emergency landing conditions and flight gusts, on SECRET military experimental aircraft (707-321B) and project. FLIGHT STRUCTURES Arlington, Washington6/92 to 12/92 Contract Stress Engineer Assist DER in structural certification of Boeing 747-238B interior reconfiguration. Responsibilities included analysis of seat tracks and floor structure, for new furnishings subjected to emergency landing, flight gusts, and rapid depressurization, review of vendor stress analysis reports, and preparation of documents for submital to FAA. MCDONNEL-DOUGLAS SPACE SYSTEMS Houston, Texas11/91 to 5/92 Contract Stress Engineer Detailed finite element modeling using PATRAN & NASTRAN, and analysis, of steel and aluminum fittings for the MRMDF robotic arm to be used for Space Station Freedom. Also involved in conception and analysis of mock-up structures. GENERAL DYNAMICS Fort Worth, Texas1/89 to 1/91 Contract Stress Engineer Stress analysis of composite and metallic components on Navy A-12 Advanced Tactical Aircraft from initial design to final analysis report writing. Complete analysis of aluminum spar supporting main landing gear, and composite ribs, spars and lower skins in the strike bay and main landing gear bay of the inner-wing region. NASTRAN and ABAQUS linear and non-linear modeling. AEROGO Seattle, Washington3/88 to 9/88 Contract Stress Engineer/ Lead Analysis of stiffness critical, 15 ton, air-ride steel pallet supporting satellite for MILSTAR program at Lockheed, Sunnyvale. Responsible for setting up contract with Boeing Computer Services to run NASTRAN. Sole stress responsibility for weight-stiffness optimization, generation of NASTRAN models and completion of stress analysis reports for CDR. BOEING AEROSPACE Seattle, Washington10/87 to 3/88 Contract Stress Engineer Stress analysis and finite element modeling (NASTRAN) of metallic and composite components on the pedestal mounted Stinger/Avenger Air Defense System (U.S. Army). Detailed static and dynamic analysis of launch beam. Use of SUPERTAB for pre- and post-processing. BOEING MILITARY AIRPLANE COMPANY Wichita, Kansas8/86 to 6/87 Contract Stress Engineer Finite element modeling and stress analysis of composite and metallic components on the A-6 replacement wing. Generated detailed NASTRAN models of both the inboard and outboard pylons, fatigue critical regions in the front and rear spar of the inboard wing, and refined a model of the wing-fold region. BOEING MILITARY AIRPLANE COMPANY Seattle, WashingtonTransfer of wing finite element model to Wichita. Sole stress responsibility for running wing model, extracting data for formal analysis, extracting strains, deflections, and interface forces for test, and modeling of test support configurations. ELECTROSPACE SYSTEMS Richardson, Texas7/85 to 8/86 Stress Engineer Stress analysis of DC-8 (Navy Airborne Electronic Warfare Support Fleet) involving airframe structural alterations for support of blade antennas and radomes. Responsible for modeling (NASTRAN) and analyzing upper radome (7-layer honeycomb sandwich construction subjected to air loads and extreme differential temperatures) and design/analysis of expansion joint between four radome substructures. GRUMMAN AEROSPACE Bethpage, New York5/83 to 6/85 Stress Engineer Analysis of EA-6B Navy Aircraft for the Service Life Extension Program for determination of remaining fatigue life and, when necessary, redesign and analysis for improved fatigue life. FE (ASTRAL) modeling and load extraction for determination of local and raised stresses. Also involved in stress analysis of design modifications to the A-6 and EF-111. Enrolled in company coursework in Aerospace Structures. AE DESIGN ASSOCIATES Ft. Collins, Colorado3/82 to 5/83 Structural Engineer Design/Analysis of various types of new and existing structures constructed of reinforced & pre-stressed concrete, aluminum, steel, masonry, and timber. Other duties included field investigations, drafting, and cost estimating. LAWRENCE-ALLISON & ASSOCIATES Houston, Texas7/81 to 2/82 Structural Engineer Analysis of offshore platforms and attached structures (microwave tower, vent booms, living quarters, etc.). Completed design and analysis of 68-meter steel microwave tower, erected and located in the North Sea for Mobil-Netherlands. Extensive programming in FORTRAN and development of design aids and procedures COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, Civil Engineering Department Ft. Collins, Colorado9/79 to 5/81 Graduate Teaching Assistant (During Grad School) Responsible for teaching (one hour lecture) and supervising (two hour lab) eight sections of Properties and Tests of Materials and one Static’s discussion section (three hour problem solving session) during a four semester period. PERSONAL DATA: U.S. Citizen 3 Secret Clearances (Inactive) Bilingual (Spanish) Volunteer City Park Ranger Volunteer Local Hospital Softball Coach