Ryan J. Harlan

*** *. **** ***, *********, Louisiana 70433

Phone: 504-***-****; E-mail: act85m@r.postjobfree.com

Summary: Chemical Engineering graduate (2015) from Washington University in St. Louis combining research lab technician work with practical energy industry consulting experience. Seeks operations oriented position to apply engineering training, quantitative discipline, and creative skills to help solve practical problems. Initial engineering position with Innovative Imaging & Research has involved applying both general and chemical engineering skills including lead for design development of new system. Seeking challenging opportunity with larger manufacturing or processing business to apply general engineering and analytical skills. Self-motivated, reliable performer and team player. International experience, flexible on location, willing to travel.

EDUCATION

Washington University in St. Louis 2011-2015

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

2015 graduate from Washington University in St. Louis highly rated Energy, Environmental, and Chemical Engineering department. Highly quantitative core course complemented by independent study in catalysis and nanotech laboratory using advanced research equipment. Organized technical work groups and led charity fund raising activities. Active in church music and documentation of residential life activities.

Technical Skills & Research Equipment:

Software: MATLAB, Aspen HYSYS, GIS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Windows, Photoshop, GIMP, Photomatix

Research Equipment: Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GCMS), Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICPOES), micro-gram analytical balances

High School, St. Paul’s School, Covington, Louisiana 2006-2011

Graduated 3rd in class from highly ranked LaSallian Catholic high school. Winner of school and regional science fairs for investigative projects leading to participation at state level science competitions. Marching band section leader.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Innovative Imaging and Research, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi October 2015-Present

Imaging Engineer Intern

Performed technical camera evaluations including spectral response, linearity, and flat fielding.

Lead project to create aluminum anodization system to save costs, time, and create new income stream by applying combination of chemical engineering and innovation skills.

Aggregated and researched data from VIIRS and Landsat Satellites

Foston Lab, Energy, Environmental, & Chemical Engineering Dept., Washington University, St. Louis Summer-Spring 2015

Research Assistant

Prepared samples and analyzed data for selective catalyst research involving nano-particles and super acids applying Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy (GC-MS) and Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICPOES) instruments.

Performed acid digestion operations in experimental protocol.

Analyzed and documented experimental results for research projects, budgets, and proposals.

International Gas Consulting, Houston, Texas Summer 2012

Engineering Intern

Supported engineering analysis team for hydrocarbon storage technical and economic consulting firm.

Read gamma-ray and resistivity well logs.

Assessed and organized technical files and analyses for efficient access and storage.

PERSONAL

Born in Singapore, early years in Indonesia, extensive US and international travel experience.

Eagle Scout including wilderness trips to New Mexico and Canada.

Comfortable with international environments; travel experiences include Singapore, Indonesia, Botswana, Mediterranean.

Composed, arranged, and transcribed music scores for marching band and clarinet.

Avid soccer goalie, photographer, and video gamer.

Single, excellent health.