Engineer Mechanical

PAKKY FREDERIC NGAHA, EIT

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U.S Citizen

OBJECTIVE

I have successfully passed the Fundamental of Engineering (FE) Exam, and I am looking for a challenging entry-level Mechanical Engineer position in a design firm where I’ll become a Professional Engineer (PE).

EDUCATION

University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Maryland

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering May 2014

Relevant Coursework: Machine Design, Calculus, Finite Element, Controls/Vibration Lab, Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, HVAC, Fluid mechanics, and circuits.

PROJECTS

Baseball Helmet Design Project Fall 2013

Designed an impact testing system to determine a baseball helmet material by simulating a ball hitting a pitcher’s helmet within a $200 budget.

Managed the development of the 2 prototypes for the impact and sensor systems by facilitating meetings, reporting project status at stand up meetings, and writing final report.

Tested various materials, Collected and analyzed data using Labview and an accelerometer.

Presented findings and results to professors, classmates and non-technical audience.

UMBC Tractor Pull Project Spring 2013

Built a tractor with maximum weight of 5 lbs. that could compete in a sled pulling competition against 12 teams, inside a team of 4 within a $200 budget.

Led purchase request change from design change from team member.

Wrote the final reports and presented information to fellow classmates.

SKILLS

Computer Skills

AutoCAD SolidWorks Pro/Engineer MATLAB & Simulink Labview Microsoft Office suite

Foreign Languages

Bilingual in English and French (Native)

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Technical Assistant Federal Work Study Aug 2013-May 2014 Department of Performing Arts and Humanities, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Installed software in computers, used machines and equipment in the shop to cut metal and wood, and completed assignments based on written and oral instructions.

Led a team of 3 during the total inventory of the theatre.

Office Clerk Federal Work Study Sept 2012 – May 2013

Imaging Research Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Improved the inventory management process by entering data in spreadsheets, reviewed and updated inventories and wrote summary reports for internal distribution.

Accurately classified confidential data and improved data management in the department.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE),

4th and 5th Annual Winter Student Leadership Retreat, UMD, 2010, 2011

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