John Walker
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Highly motivated engineering graduate looking for entry level opportunities in the fields of mechanical or aerospace. Interested in using physics and mathematical principles to help in the designing of products with innovative functions.
Education
Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN (2015-2016) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Aerospace Engineering Mathematics Minor Graduated Cum Laude - 3.5 GPA
University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN (2010-2015) Greenwood High School Greenwood, SC (2009)
Relevant College Coursework
Physics for Engineers Engineering Mechanics Fluid Dynamics Astronautics Computer Science Propulsion Vibrations Dynamics Thermodynamics Heat Transfer Physics and Magnetism Instrumentation and Measurements Aircraft Performance Mechanics of Materials Aerodynamics Problems in Aerospace
Leadership Activities and Interests
Member/Treasurer Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Knoxville, TN Supervised capital campaign to raise $100,000 to refinance our Fraternity house National Honor Society Beta Club Dean’s List 2016 Certified SCUBA Diver State Tournament Golf Team
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office: MS Power Point MS Word MS Excel C++ Python Matlab Java AutoCAD Inventor Research & Development Technical Computing Online Research Technical Writing Public Speaking Data Logger Software RC Benchmark Software
Experience
NASA FOCUS Lab (August 2016 - December 2016) Flight Operations Data
Worked with a team to coordinate aircraft through real world scenarios
Achieved most efficient results in last eight years of the lab
Safely directed simulation flights through various complications with my team
Data analysis on outcomes of each situation to be studied and improved upon
Completed after action review meetings to enhance team communication and performance
URECA Research Grant at MTSU (August 2016 - December 2016) Research Assistant
Propeller sound pressure level research using bio-inspired modifications
Wrote technical proposal on how my research could advance current technology
Used AutoCAD and Inventor to model various propeller modifications
Gathered and used experimental data to develop new propeller technology
Completed computer analysis of data and study of research impact Middle Tennessee State University (June 2016 – August 2016) Flight Test Analyst
Calculated in-flight aerodynamics of aircraft run by UTSI
Analyzed live data during in-flight maneuvers, stalls, and rapid deceleration
Wrote technical paper on results including coefficient of lift, drag, AR, & angle of attack City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation (May 2012 - August 2015) Horticulture
Managed crew to maintain and repair athletic fields
Maintenance of small engines, tractors, mowers, trucks, etc. University of Tennessee Knoxville (May 2010 - December 2010) Material Science Intern
Wrote test scripts for various furnaces during metallurgy research
Inspected fractured samples in standard and electron microscopes
Tested the hardness of steel and iron welding samples
Used root-cause analysis to diagnose the origin of metallurgic fatigue Hill Electrical Company (May 2009 - August 2009) Contract Electrician’s Assistant
Rewired industrial machinery
Renovation of electrical components in a high end manufacturing facility
Streamlined facility mechanisms using electrical diagrams