Irund A-Wan
*********@*****.***
(Permanent Resident)
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Street 319-***-**** cell
Coralville, IA, 52241
Objective: Obtain a challenging position in the field of Process engineering where I can learn and contribute in positive ways, while bringing initiative, hard work and a positive team spirit.
Education
University of Iowa, College of Engineering, Iowa City, IA .Spring 05-Summer 08 Major: Civil and Environmental Engineer
Focus area: Structural G.P.A: 2.77
Graduation Date: August 2008
Courses: Structural Design, Mechanics of Deformable Bodies, Natural and Environmental Systems, Design of Concrete Structures, Fundamental of Vibrations, Principles of Transportation Engineering, Principle of Hydraulics and Hydrology, Engineering Design Optimization.
Industrial Institute of Luanda (Angola) 1996 – 1998 Focus Area: Manufacturing Process
Skills Learned: Extensive machining experience: Turning, Milling, Drilling, and Welding
Final Project: Designing and manufacturing an engine hoist. Communication Skills
Fluent in following languages: French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese. Familiar with Microsoft Office: Excel, Power Point, Word Experienced using AutoCAD, Micro station, ProEngineering, Matlab, Mathematica, Ansys
Activities / Class Projects
Xicopetec Project-ESW-Engineering For Sustainable World Spring 2006 A trip to Xicopetec, Mexico for one week, while there tests was conducted to determine the state of the ecosystem. Solutions to current problems was suggested and discussed. Civil Engineering Practice (Final Project)
Group project with three students designing a home improvement store Layout included interior design, parking lot, and lumber yard Supplier and consumer traffic flow was evaluated and optimized University of Iowa –Stanley Award Spring 2007
The Highest Undergrad Award for International Research Senior Design Project May 2006– May 2007
Two trips to Peru, South America: Surveyed, designed and helped built a foot-bridge for two small communities.
Strand Associates. Inc.- Summer Internship Summer 2007 Road, bridge design, using AutoCAD, preliminary engineering reports, cost estimations. The University of Iowa International Mondays seminar: Presenter. Spring 2008 An event Sponsored by the University of Iowa International Programs and the Iowa City Public Library, a forum offered for individuals with varied international experiences.
Peruvian Footbridge Designs (Incorporating a Participative Approach) was discussed. The University of Iowa On campus Magazine. Summer 2008 Iowa City's College Lifestyle Magazine: Local Profile International Automotive Components. June 2010-
December 2016
Process Tech Engineer- Foam injection molding, production, processes and equipment, robotic programming.
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa. January 2012- Present Co-founder and Board Member
The Center for worker Justice (CWJ) is a membership-based organization that unites low-wage workers in eastern Iowa across race and immigration status to achieve social and economic justice through education, leadership development, issue-based organizing, direct services and community alliances.