Mechanical Engineering

Cody E. Przekurat

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EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering December 2016

Cumulative GPA 3.48/4.0

University of Southern Palatine (Harper College) Palatine, IL

Associates of Arts Degree May 2013

GPA 3.36/4.0

OBJECTIVE

To apply my previous work experience and current engineering education and coursework toward a job.

SKILLS

Working knowledge of SolidWorks, C++, Matlab, Microsoft Office Excel (spreadsheets), Word and Power Point.

INTERNSHIP

Underwriters Laboratories Northbrook, IL

Fenestration Technician/Internship 7/11/2016 – 8/19/2016

Work with a multitude of tools and machines (Scotchman Hydraulic Ironworker, Saw Trax spring hold down with panel saw, Table saw, Forklift, Genie man lift, Drills, Pry-bars, Levels, Screw drivers, Sockets and Hammers)

Construct bucks, chambers and frames in order to test windows, louvers and doors resistance to air, water, impact and cycling

Designed a panel used for chambers using SolidWorks

Rewire, correct and calibrate travel packs for field testing

Work in groups and communicate in order to achieve the common goal

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Nanoparticle Research Chicago, IL

Undergraduate study 1/2016 – 12/2016

Learn about different machines

Work safely with, test and research different composition of chemicals

Using the program ImageJ for contact angles

Research wetting properties and hydrophobicity

ENGINEERING SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT Chicago, IL

Designed a forearm crutch holder and abacus 8/24/15 – 4/29/2016

Contributed to a group of six students to successfully build a final device

3D printed the devices in order to optimize functionality

Wrote a final report that included all the work from the beginning

Presented projects at the Engineering Expo

EXPERIENCE

Sports Authority Deerfield, IL

Senior Sales Associate/Technician 04/2011 – 07/28/2016

Provide excellent customer service, know product and keep organized

Operated a skate sharpener, stringing machine and assembled and repaired multiple types of bicycles

MEMBERSHIPS

Phi Thetta Kappa: Honors Society (Harper College) 2012 – Present

Maintain GPA above 3.5

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME, UIC) 2015 - 2016

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