Bradford H.Rippe

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

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203-***-**** acvoru@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfordrippe Recent M.S. Mechanical Engineering graduate with emphases in Biomechanics. Hands-on academic and industrial experience with biomedical devices, 3-Dmodeling and client-interfacing. Seeking amedical device company whosemission is to improve the quality of life of its end-users by leading the industry in innovation. Education

University of California, San Diego La Jolla, CA

M.S. IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (WITH EMPHASES IN BIOMECHANICS AND FLUID DYNAMICS) Sep. 2015 - Jun. 2016

• 3.74 GPA

• Relevant Coursework: Biomaterials andMedical Devices, FluidMechanics of theCell, Biological ContinuumMechanics, FluidMechan- ics I-III, Systems Engineering Leadership, Environmental Fluid Dynamics University of Colorado at Boulder Boulder, CO

B.S. IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Aug. 2008 - May. 2012

• 3.0 (3.1 Technical) GPA and passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)

• Deans List 2 semesters

• 1st Place Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Project Exhibition - People’s Choice Tools and Coursework

Computing andModeling Solidworks, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Excel, Microsoft Office, LaTeX, Labview, Mathematica, Revit, Mathcad Relevant Coursework Manufacturing Processes and Systems, Materials Science, Computer Aided Design and Fabrication Experimental Design and Data Analysis, Mechanical Failure, Component Design Engineering Experience

Graduate Research, Nano-Bio-Imaging andDevices Laboratory (Prof. Ratnesh Lal) La Jolla, CA RESEARCHER FOR <DEVELOPMENT OF NANOBOWLS AND NANO ”GOLF BALLS” FOR DRUG DELIVERY> Sep. 2015 - Dec. 2015

• Tested a number of procedural variables in order to optimize nano golf ball production

• Evaluated samples utilizing scanning electronmicroscopy BR+A Consulting Engineers, LLC. Watertown, MA

HVAC DESIGN ENGINEER Aug. 2012 - Jul. 2015

• Designed complex mechanical systems for the construction of hospitals, laboratories and university facilities

• Calculated building cooling and heating loads to size and design large mechanical equipment such as boilers, chillers, pumps, etc.

• Used computer modeling software to coordinate complex networks of ductwork and piping with other trades

• Ensured that designed roompressurizations, ventilation requirements and energy consumption ratesmet or exceeded the codes and standards set by ASHRAE, IECC and LEED

• Worked alongside architects, engineers, contractors, equipment vendors and clients to ensure HVAC systems requirements weremet on fast paced construction schedule

• Spent final year on design team for the ClevelandClinic Cancer Building (377,000 square feet, $275million) open to publicMarch 2017 Solar Trough Cleaning Solutionw/ ReducedWater Consumption (funded by NREL) Golden, CO SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT - TECHNICAL COORDINATOR Aug. 2011 - May. 2012

• Designed and built robotic squeegee device prototype tomaximize solar efficiency while minimizing water consumption

• Designed, assembled an programmed a complex electromechanical system comprised of an optical laser sensor, rotary transducer, load cell, motors, controllers and a microprocessor

• Implemented and optimized a PID control that couldmaintain a constant cleaning force along the parabolic geometry of a trough

• Presented progress and experimental results to project sponsor during weekly conference calls and periodical presentations Turner Construction New York City, NY

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INTERN Jun. 2010 - July. 2010

• Shadowed on-site constructionmanagement teamof the Alexandria Center for Life Sciences

• Performed final punchlist to ensure all detail items had been installed andmet contractor specifications

• Relayed information betweenmembers of the constructionmanagement team and the general contractor JULY 12, 2016 BRADFORD H. RIPPE RÉSUMÉ 1

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