Chemical Engineer

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January 15, 2017

Thomas Iorfido

EXPERIENCE:

Johnson Matthey Wayne, Pennsylvania March 2016 - September 2016 Process Engineering Co-op

● Collected and analyzed data using Minitab, PowerQuery, and Excel Macros.

● Implemented strengthened process control limits based on historical data.

● Batched various metal based slurries and coated onto substrate systems.

● Conducted research to troubleshoot and improve existing production processes.

● Tested and analyzed rheological properties of various blends.

● Utilized Datapaq technology to profile various ovens and driers. Solvay USA Inc. Vernon, Texas March 2015 - September 2015 Chemical Engineer

● Performed pilot scale experimentation for yield improvement studies on high volume products.

● Industrialized new products through coordination of quality assurance, and product sampling.

● Interfaced between R&D team and Plant Operations with quality testing and sample processing.

● Introduced a 5-S program to improve workflow and reinforce safety procedures.

● Coordinated manufacturing and shipping of blends for external customers and R&D team.

Solvay USA Inc. Bristol, Pennsylvania March 2014 - September 2014 Scientist - Agricultural Applications Lab

● Improved developmental formulations under fertilizer protection and tank mix adjuvant platforms.

● Tested physical and chemical properties of different formulations using various techniques.

● Monitored formulation stability using Agilent HPLC and GC/MS(ChemStation).

● Adapted foreign customer formulation for production in North America. EDUCATION:

Drexel University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 2017 Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering, GPA 3.81

Minors:

● Materials Science and Engineering

● Chemistry

Honors:

● Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, 2014 - Present

● Dean’s List, Drexel University, 2012 - Present

● AJ Drexel Academic Scholarship, Drexel University, 2012 - Present AFFILIATIONS:

Member and Regional Conference Delegate, Phi Sigma Pi, Gamma Xi Chapter, 2014 - Present

Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Drexel Chapter, 2013 - Present

Member, Drexel Theme Park Engineering Design Club, 2012 - Present

REFERENCES: References are available upon request.