Mechanical Engineering Engineer

Christopher Van Loon

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Tonawanda, NY 14223

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Education

**** ****** ** ******* ** Mechanical Engineering, University at Bu alo.

{ 3.88/4.0 GPA

2010 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University at Bu alo.

{ 3.93/4.0 Overall GPA, 3.98/4.0 Engineering GPA

{ Summa Cum Laude

Master Thesis

Title The Analysis of Optical Flow Methods for Use with Tumor Motion Description Studied the use of computer algorithms to track tumor motion in lung cancer patients as the breathing cycle takes place. By tracking the tumor location, more accurate radiation of the tumor may occur and less healthy tissue is damaged.

Honors

2011 NASA Space Grant, Received for work on a 3-D magnetic positioning system to track particles in microgravity experiments.

2010-2011 Goldsmith Fellowship, Awarded to top incoming masters students in Mechanical Engineering. 2010 Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Highest Latin honor o ered for exceptional academic performance. 2010 Yong H. Lee Memorial Scholarship & Adarsh Bhagat Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Awarded these honors for being one of the top Mechanical Engineering Graduates. 2009 Zimmer Research Scholar Recipient, Received for research activity at the University at Bu alo. 2006 MAGNA Scholarship Recipient, Received for academic achievements from Magna Inc.. 2006-2012 Dean’s List, Achieved Dean’s List honors in during most of college career. Relevant Professional Experience

2013-Present SAIC, Systems Engineer, Amherst, NY.

{ Worked on computer simulation analysis for the Missile Defense Agency

{ Generated code in various programming languages to perform metric compuation and data analysis

{ Have received excelent performance reviews every year of employment for reliable and accurate work 2010-2011 University At Bu alo, Teaching Assistant, Bu alo, NY.

{ Prepared laboratory experiments documentation and lesson plans for bi-weekly class meetings

{ Instructed and assisted 28 students with laboratory experiments each week 2011 Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Researcher, Bu alo, NY.

{ Worked on a team for the proposal/analysis of a design for radiation equipment positioning 2010 Greatbatch Medical, Manufacturing Engineer Intern, Alden, NY..

{ Worked with a team of engineers on various design projects utilizing CAD software 2008-2009 Presstran Industries, Factory Production, St. Thomas, ON..

{ Worked in an automotive factory that stamps vehicle frame components

{ Gained valuable knowledge and experience in the production process Technical Skills

Programming MATLAB, C++, Visual Basic, Python Word Processing

LATEX, Microsoft O ce, OpenO ce

Graphics AutoCAD,Inkscape, Microsoft Paint

Interests

Reading, Teaching, Sports, Travel

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