Engineering Project

Nicholas Gagliardo

*** *** ***** *** **, Palm Bay, FL 32907

Home: 321-***-****

Cell: 772-***-****

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Objective:

To obtain a full time position where I can utilize my Systems Engineering, Construction Management, and Structural Engineering knowledge, while working towards my PE.

Education:

Ph.D. Systems Engineering (GPA: 3.80) (Dec 2017)

Candidate Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida

M.S. Civil Engineering / Construction Management (GPA: 3.87) (Dec 2013)

Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida

B.S. Civil Engineering (Magna Cum Laude GPA: 3.77) (May 2012)

Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida

Related Professional Experience:

Florida Institute of Technology – Melbourne, FL

Lead Research Assistant (January 2013 - Current)

Structural expert and lead researcher for Transportation Systems Engineering Research (TSER) lab

oCollaborated with CSX on multiple research outings

oOrganized and presented findings from multiple bridge inspections on both CSX and FDOT bridges

oBecame CSX’s only safety training instructor for the TSER lab

oIn charge of equipment selection and procurement

Led a multi-disciplined team of researchers based in the TSER lab

oDerived project scope and system requirements

oOrganized and headed a think group team to complete research objectives and overcome obstacles

oHead designer and fabricator for research active items

Worked directly with clients/owners

Developed and presented lectures on research related topics pertaining to simulation, design, and process flow

Developed and implemented programs based on owner requirements and project specifications

Wrote technical reports for research grants task submissions

Assisted in multiple publications resulting from funded research

Teaching Assistant (August 2012 – December 2013)

Lead teaching assistant responsible for setting up and organizing labs

Managed and taught multiple hands on undergraduate engineering labs including engineering materials

Was responsible for assessing student progress and proficiency in report writing

Updated lab manuals to latest ASTM requirements

Professional Development:

Proficient in Structural Engineering

oDesigned multi-story office building on mixed-use land development as part of senior design capstone project

oAdvanced steel design course

Designed overhead bridge crane structure

Designed custom plate girders

Engineering Analysis

oResearched and analyzed component level hardware for various unmanned aerial vehicles

oDeveloped requirements driven training guideline for operation specific performances

Lean Process Familiarity

oUtilized various Lean Work-Out tools to develop optimized systems based on user perspective and total output

oCoordinated and held multiple kaizen events for mock class projects

Familiarity with Arena simulation and modeling

oCreated and presented simulation models to determine resource allocation and adherence to statistical process flow

Familiar with Benchmarking

oUtilized statistical tools to analyze tasks and company level performance comparisons

Proficient in Systems Engineering

oCreated concepts of operations from a realized need

oDeveloped project specifications and key performance indicators from stakeholder requirements

oUtilized spiral design systems engineering model for prototyping and refining stakeholder needs

oSuccessfully lead projects from definition to testing and integrations

Process flow/sequencing proficient

oUtilized Gantt charts and Work Breakdown Structures to optimize work flow from project creation to termination

Proficient in Quality Engineering

oDeveloped defined work tasks for various projects based on project requirements

oOrganized specialized teams to handle specific project tasks

oPerformed statistical processes to ensure project compliance and resource allocation efficiency

Strong Presenting Skills

oProficient in MS PowerPoint creation and delivery

oProven ability in delivering written and oral progress reports

oTaught multiple engineering labs focusing on written reports

oLead presentations for FDOT, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) detailing results and findings from research expeditions

Time Management

oCompleted undergraduate degree in 3 years while working 20hrs/wk

oCompleted graduate degree in under 2 years while teaching multiple undergraduate labs and hosting multiple summer camps

oSuccessfully lead and completed a 2 year, multi-disciplined, 8 person proof of concept project from creation to retirement

Peer Reviewed Publications:

1.L.D. Otero, N. Gagliardo, D. Dalli, and J. Moore, "Interdisciplinary Systems Engineering and Aeronautics Science Effort to Enhance sUAS Training Program for Undergraduate Students", 2016 IEEE Frontiers in Education, October 12-15, 2016, Erie, PA

2.L.D. Otero, N. Gagliardo, D. Dalli, and C. Otero, "Preliminary sUAV Component Evaluation for Inspecting Transportation Infrastructure Systems", 2016 IEEE Systems Conference (SysCon), April 18-21, 2016, Orlando, FL

3.L.D. Otero, N. Gagliardo, D. Dalli, and C. Otero, "Preliminary Proof of Concept for Using sUAS to Inspect HML Systems", 2016 IEEE Systems Conference (SysCon), April 18-21, 2016, Orlando, FL

Technical Reports:

4.Otero, L.D., N. Gagliardo, M. Moyou, “Remote Sensing with Mobile LiDAR and Imaging Sensors for Railroad Bridge Inspections”, submitted to the TRB Safety IDEA Program Officer, July 2016 (under review)

5.Otero, L.D., N. Gagliardo, D. Dalli, and P. Cosentino, “Proof of Concept for using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for High Mast Pole and Bridge Inspections”, FDOT Project BDV 28-977-02, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281271667_Proof_of_Concept_for_Using_Unmanned_Aerial_Vehicles_for_High_Mast_Pole_and_Bridge_Inspections, August 2015.

References available upon request.

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