Los Angeles Team Member

Kevin Obuya Nyaberi

**** *** **** *****, *********, TX 76018

United States Citizen ************@*****.*** +1-973-***-**** (Cell)

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE Independent and efficient learner with strong leadership and critical thinking skills looking to obtain an experienced Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering position, utilizing my technical and analytical abilities towards developing optimal solutions to innovative problems.

EDUCATION

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Extension Los Angeles, CA

Composite Design and Analysis Master Certification Program December 2020

Relevant Courses and Projects:

Structures and Properties of Composite Materials, Design and Manufacturing of Composite Structures for Air and Space Applications, Analysis of Composite Structures, Composite Materials Construction and Testing, Damage Tolerance, Durability, and Repair of Composite Materials.

Composites Design and Analysis Capstone Project (Active Team Member) Nov. - Dec. 2020

●Integrated Impact and Strain Monitoring; Develop method of incorporating strain gauge indicator into laminates without negatively impacting laminate performance. Allow for constant monitoring of impact prone portions of aircraft to ensure no impact events are missed. Quantify magnitude of damage events to more accurately indicate likelihood of delaminations, fiber breakage, and strength retention.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (BSMAE) October 2016

Relevant Courses and Projects:

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE): Vibrations & Controls, Thermodynamics, Measurements, Computational Analysis and Design, Aircraft Flight Dynamics, Advanced Engineering Calculus, Differential Equations with Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Mechanics of Materials, Heat and Mass Transfer, Orbital Mechanics, Statics, Dynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Mechanical Properties of Materials, Design of Mechanical Components, Computer Aided Design in ME, Mechanics of Composite Materials, Engineering Economics, Elements of Electrical Engineering, Computer Aid Drafting, Computers for Engineers, Statistics, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Lab., Bell 407 Ground School.

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Senior Design Project (Active Team Member) Sept. 2015 - Apr. 2016

●Designed, manufactured and produced an Affordable Candy Packaging Machine for Rutgers University Packaging Engineering Dept. using Solid Works (Finite Element Analysis Simulation), AutoCAD (Stress Analysis), Machine Shop Training, 3D Printing automations, and Mechatronics (Arduino Coding).

Aircraft Flight Dynamics (AFD) Class Project (Team Captain – Team of One) Oct. - Dec. 2015

●Determined the Numerical analysis of the Bell 429 Helicopter’s statistical stability and control response simulation in MATLAB.

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AAIA) (Wing Design Team Member) Sept. - Dec. 2013

●Utilized Star CCM+, AutoCAD and SolidWorks (Finite Element Analysis Simulation) to design, model and simulate the engineering wing drawing for a fixed wing aircraft, which was used in the National AAIA Competition in Spring 2014.

Computer Aided Design in Mechanical Engineering Class Project Nov. - Dec. 2012

●Disassembled a power drill, took measurements, then designed, assembled, animated, and analyzed the drill using SolidWorks.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programs & Languages: AutoCAD (Computer Aided Design), Revit Architecture, SolidWorks, MS Project, MATLAB, C++, TurboCAD, Star CCM+, LabVIEW, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.), Maple, SharePoint, Sales Force, SnagIt, JavaScript (Rookie), LEX, CATIA v5, MES (Manufacturing Execution System), PDM (Product Data Management), VAS (Visual Attention Software), Finite Element Analysis, CAD Finite Element Models, SmarTeam, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), TeamCenter PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), 3D Printing Automations, and Mechatronics (Arduino Coding), Solumina, NX PLM Software, Low End Viewer (LEV) Software, Swahili & English.

Training: Gulfstream Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement (CI) Training, Gulfstream Basic Structures MRB (Materials Review Board) Training, Machine Shop Training, Solumina Material Review Board (MRB) for Engineers Training. Northrop Grumman/CalTech Airworthiness Fundamentals Certification Course.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Boeing Company Saint Louis, Missouri

Senior Material Review Board Engineer (MRB) - F-15 Program - Contract Sept. 2023 - Nov. 2023

●Used innovative approaches and unique applications to address complex nonconforming conditions and to detect deviations. Analyzed them and conducted root cause analysis and developed dispositions for the non-conformances.

●Developed customer correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment.

●Extensive working knowledge of aircraft structure and design of the F-15 using Siemens NX and Low End Viewer (LEV).

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Savannah, Georgia

Mechanical Systems MRB Engineer II Dec. 2022 - Mar 2023

●Troubleshooting, fault isolation and designed repairs for damaged or malfunctioning aircraft mechanical systems components, which included landing gear, flight controls, doors, hydraulics etc. using SmarTeam and CATIA v5.

●Performed engineering work related to the investigation and the solution of technical problems associated with research, design, development, service and manufacture of Gulfstream aircraft.

●Maintain a current and up-to-date knowledge of developments and application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in mechanical and structural systems.

Northrop Grumman Corporation Palmdale, California

Aerospace Systems MRB Liaison Engineer - F-35 Mechanical Vehicle Engineer Sept. 2018 - Nov. 2022

●Provide dispositions for nonconforming parts and assemblies on the F-35 program as an engineering member of the Material Review Board (MRB).

●Application of engineering principles and ingenuity to design engineering repairs and the ability to interface with all Northrop Grumman Integrated Product Teams (IPT) effectively.

●Extensive working knowledge of aircraft structure and design using CATIA v5, PDM and VAS.

●F-35 Flight Science Critical (FSC) MRB Signature Authority Expert. 2nd Shift go-to engineer for FSC related questions.

Army and Airforce Exchange Services (AAFES) Dallas, Texas

Fixture Design Intern – Merchandising Directorate Feb. 2018 - June 2018

●Assisted in developing retail store fixtures, addressing technical solutions through the generation of multiple concept solutions and drafting of working drawings.

●Assisted with creating models, mockups and design validation samples from sketches and architectural drawings using Revit and AutoCAD (floor plans).

Logistics (Transportation) Analyst Intern – Logistics Directorate Jun. 2016 – Sept. 2016

●Created a tool using MS Excel that analyzed the most efficient way to ship merchandise from the AAFES Distribution Centers in Waco, Dan Daniel and West Coast to each state in the United States, thus saving time and money in the process. The tool is currently being utilized by the E-Commerce Directorate.

●Assisted in organizing and updating the Logistics World Wide Internet (LG Portal) with current Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Logistics Bulletins (LB), which encompass the operations, transportations, and order fulfillment areas of operations.

●Assisted the Logistics Executive Vice President with policy and executive correspondence.

Bell Helicopter Textron (BH) Fort Worth/Hurst, Texas

Competitive Analysis Engineering Intern – Marketing and Sales Department Jun. 2013 – Aug. 2013

●Assisted in analyzing Bell’s commercial brand strengths and weaknesses by benchmarking equipment OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) within and outside the helicopter industry.

●Assisted in conducting market analysis of the helicopter and aviation industries, thus defining trends and opportunities.

●Assisted in Researching and providing data used in the programming of the Bell Customer app, which is currently being utilized by Bell Helicopter to connect customers to the worldwide network of customer support resources.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, HONORS AND LEADERSHIP

●Northrop Grumman Corporation - Bravo to Our Stars Award for Outstanding Performance 2020

●United States Business Leaders Network (USBLN) – Rising Leaders Advisory Council Member 2016 - 2018

●Army & Airforce Exchange Services (AAFES) - Leadership Presence Certification 2016

●All DFW Tutoring and Mentoring Program - Mathematics Teacher/Tutor/Mentor 2014 - 2018

●USBLN National Conference Innovation Lab Project - Rising Leaders Academy Facilitator 2016 & 2017

●Northrop Grumman Corporation - Captain, USBLN Conference Team Building Challenge Winners 2016 & 2017

●Rutgers University (RU) Adventist Students of Christ - Evangelism Coordinator 2015 - 2016

●RU Residence Hall Association - Philanthropy & Outreach Coordinator, Halloween Monster Mash 2013 - 2014

●Rutgers University School of Engineering (RUSOE) - Open House Special Events Coordinator 2011 - 2014

●RU Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) - Historian, SHPE Conference Volunteer 2010 - 2014

●The Tiny Tots Spot, Hurricane Sandy Relief - Volunteer 2012 - 2013

●Sigma Alpha Pi, National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) - Inducted Member 2012

●All Stars Project Inc. - Leadership Award Recipient, Active Member, Volunteer 2009 - 2012

●RU Engineers Without Borders - Kenya Water Project Football Game Concession Stand Fundraiser 2010 - 2011

●Rutgers University Engineering Governing Council (EGC) - Active Member 2010 - 2011

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