ASHANTI EDWARDS
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Entry level mechanical engineer with capabilities to execute technical activities according to outlined policies and procedures seeks a position that will provide opportunities for training and advancement
EDUCATION
Kennesaw State University Marietta, GA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2017
Major GPA: 3.6/4.0 Overall GPA: 3.48/4.0 Dean’s List: Fall 2016 and Spring 2016
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Machine Dynamics and Vibrations Fluid Mechanics
Heat Transfer Computer Aid Engineering
Dynamic Systems and Control Theory Fundamentals of Nuclear Energy
Technical Communications Thermodynamics
SKILLS
Software: Solid command of technologies, tools and best practices in designing using AutoCAD, Matlab, SolidWorks and engineering drawings
Personal: Strong team collaboration skills. Work closely with team members to achieve engineering goals.
ENGINEERING PROJECTS
Car Cocoon
Led collaboration with Mechanical Engineering students to develop year end engineering project
Designed final Car Cocoon frame in SolidWorks
Analyzed cost and material durability to determine for the Car Cocoon frame
Utilized drawing, measurement and research in order to create ball bearings using Solid Works and calculated the life expectancy based upon simulated test
Conducted prototype tensile and fatigue test n in order to gather data and reconfigure design
Heat Exchanger
Designed and modeled heat exchangers to achieve a target effectiveness of 25%
Research thermal properties for common metals
Tested the efficiency of each heat exchanger with different types of metal using Solid Works Simulation
Compiled a technical report on findings and presented the results to peers and faculty
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Emory University’s Yerkes National Primate Research Center Atlanta, GA
Served as student assistant to several medical professionals for this ongoing research
Administered pharmaceutical drug to the primates as outlined in treatment protocol
Used Electroencephalogram (EEG) apparatus to measure brain activity once drug was administered
Collected the brain fluid using the Micro Dialysis apparatus
Recorded, aggregated and analyzed data obtain from the samples
AFFLIATIONS
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Fall 2015 –Present
National Society of Black Engineers(NSBE), Fall 2016
Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Fall 2016