Chemical Engineering Computer Science
Resume:
Christopher Klapperich
Burnsville, Minnesota ****6
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Education: University of Minnesota Duluth, Swenson College of Science and Engineering
Major: Bachelor of Science.in Chemical Engineering
Minor: Computer Science
General
I have a wide variety of career interests in the Chemical Engineering field including: Pharmaceutical, Biochemical, Environmental, Research and Development and Quality. Seeking full-time employment that gives me the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute in the work environment. I am currently working on my Six Sigma Green Belt. Available immediately, willing to relocate, and am available for any amount of travel for work.
Skills
●Experienced Problem solver. Solves issues independently and gets the job done no matter what.
●Analytical approach (DMAIC), define the problem, measure current results, collect more data as needed, analyze interpret the data, determine and make improvements, put controls in place to ensure improvements are sustained.
●5 why – asking why, for each consecutive response
●Learns new skills quickly, and dedicate out of office time to learning new skills
●Strong communication skills: Technical writing, documentation, writing for the non-technical audience, experienced with giving presentations
●Chemistry lab experience: Titration, chromatography, centrifugation, analysis of data
●Experience in leading teams to deliver products on a deadline
●Lean and 5S experience
●Familiar with FMEAs, Corrective Actions, and other problem solving tools
●ISO 9001:2015
●Familiar with GMP/cGMP
●Aspen HYSIS (Process Simulation Software)
●C++, Java, python, vbscript, Mathematica, Excel. Example projects:
oAutomated SPC System coded in excel vbscript
oCompression/decompression software developed with a team of classmates
oE-gradebook application developed as the leader of a SCRUM team
Coursework of note: Quantum Physical Chemistry, Air Pollution Control, Differential Equations, Process Control, Design of Engineering Processes, Design of Experiments, Material Science.
Educational goals: Six Sigma Green Belt, Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Certification
Professional Experience
Quest Engineering (August 29 - present) Title: Quality Technician
●Redesigned inspection procedure, cut time spent on inspections from 4hrs/day to 1hr/day, while still simultaneously catching more nonconforming parts
●Redesigned internal auditing process
●Conducted internal audit
●Rewrote quality manual for Quest
●Rewrote all Quest quality procedures
●Increased data collection at Quest
●Progressed Quest towards 9001:2015 compliance
●Implemented and managed company training program
●Was responsible for Quest’s calibration program
●Independently decided which projects needed to be pursued and started doing them on my own
●Document management and control work
Permac Industries (May 2014 – August 2014) Title: Quality Intern
●Implemented a company-wide SPC System (Statistical Process Control) written in Excel VBA script
●Internal Audits
●Safety Audits
●Document Control
●Technical Writing
●Re-wrote and reviewed all calibration procedures
●Calibrated tools, did Gage R&R studies
●Inspection work with bench micrometers, microscopes, hand mics
●Worked with suppliers to discuss issues with product
University of Minnesota Duluth (January 2016 – May 2016) Title: Research Associate
●Investigated groundwater flow in heterogeneous media
●Independent research with occasional guidance from professor
●Used USGS MODFLOW - groundwater modeling and simulation software
●Developed a full scale computer model for each experiment
●Responsible for design, setting goals, documentation, analysis, and interpreting results
●Presented a poster summarizing the research to an audience of professors and faculty
Volunteer Work
Consulting for QTS (May 2016)
●Advised QTS on how to mix and test solutions of nitric acid
●Assisted in writing work instructions for mixing the solutions
●Provided an excel spreadsheet to do certain calculations automatically
●Advised them on safety regarding distillation of methanol
●Gave a lean manufacturing presentation, demonstrated a lean mfg training module to 4 other employees
Tutoring at UMD (~2013-2015)
●Taught Calculus, Computer Science, and chemistry engineering to calculus
●Outreach and education about tutoring services
●Time management: Short session times, often had to juggle multiple students and manage time between each
References
Darlene Miller - CEO, Permac Industries
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Sopheak Srun – Principal Sterilization Specialist. Quality Tech Services,
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Steven Sternberg - Professor, University of Minnesota Duluth
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Lyndon Johnson – Lab Services Coordinator, University of Minnesota Duluth
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Claudia Martin – Director of Tutoring Services, University of Minnesota Duluth
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