Robert D. Kirian
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Engineering Professional
Dynamic, versatile, and energetic recent graduate with an Engineering degree from an esteemed program. Possesses comprehensive academic background complemented with significant hands-on experience in field, mechanical, and technical engineering roles. Excels in completion of high-value projects; highly skilled in data analysis, monitoring, documentation, and cost control practices. Proactive, affable, and driven.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 2014
China Global Gateway Study Abroad Program, Southwest University for Nationalities, Chengdu, China, 2011
CORE COMPETENCIES
Field Engineering t Chemical Engineering t Project Development t Technical/Mechanical Engineering
Organizational Leadership t Data Analysis t Cost Control t Revenue Optimization t Documentation
Relationship-Building t Team Collaboration t Technical Proficiency t Communications
EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD SERVICES, Shreveport, LA 2014 – 2015
Field Engineer
tLed completion of 50+ primary/remedial cementing jobs (each delivering $20K-$100K in revenue)
tDesigned cementing jobs using CemCADE software and monitored treating pressure, flow rate, and density of cement using CemCAT software
tAnalyzed lab reports, reviewed job materials, and prepared appropriate documentation to ensure successful job execution
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, Cleveland, OH 2013
Mechanical Engineering Co-op
tDeveloped multiple projects for the computed tomography (CT)/advanced molecular imaging (AMI) engineering team
tRedesigned cable layouts incorporated into 2nd generation CT scanner (iCT2) using I-DEAS software
tDesigned brackets and other components used to mount covers onto gantry prototypes built for iCT2
GENERAL ELECTRIC LIGHTING, Bucyrus, OH 2012
Technical Engineering Co-op
tIdentified cost effective methods to produce linear fluorescent lamps, contributing to $7M in savings
tDesigned experiments to analyze how reduction of rare earth metals within lamp’s coating affects lumen output
tForged effective interpersonal communication between senior management and operators to ensure efficient assembly line run tests
THE CLEVELAND CLINIC LERNER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Cleveland, OH 2010
Student Researcher
tDesigned experiments to study the inhibitory effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate, a green tea catechin, on HeLa cell growth
tIsolated specific cellular pathways and proteins within cancer cells adversely affected by the green tea extract
tEarned comprehensive research experience in culturing cells, cloning vectors, and conducting electrophoresis
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, Columbus, OH 2014
Engineering Capstone Project
Prepared final business plan for Core Quantum Technologies (startup producing nanoparticles for pathological imaging); I presented business plan at 2013 Engineering Capstone Project Showcase and awarded Best Chemical Engineering Project
Fundamentals of Product Design Engineering
Identified the potential needs of user group (elementary school teachers); fabricated functional prototype of product to facilitate daily activities of user group.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, CHEMCAD, CemCADE, CemCAT, JMP, and MATLAB