Supply Chain Support Technician
Resume:
Varun Dutt *************@*****.***
Ambitious undergraduate Chemical Engineering student with an interest in the intersection of materials science and sustainability. Seeking to utilize my strong engineering background in contributing to meaningful projects that benefit communities and drive environmental progress. Eager to learn, grow, and make an impact.
Experience
IT Field Support Technician
UC San Diego - Residential, Retail and Supply Chain Services (RRSS) August 2022 - Present
● Systems Optimization and Process Efficiency: Led a team of five in enhancing IT processes during a critical system integration project. Focused on improving compatibility and efficiency by upgrading outdated software, standardizing protocols, and optimizing network configurations.
● Data Handling and Accuracy: Conducted a troubleshooting initiative to resolve software malfunctions impacting dining hall operations. Collaborated with a team to ensure data integrity, minimizing downtime and ensuring reliable performance.
● Performance Monitoring and Quality Checks: Managed a telecom room performance monitoring project in collaboration with Spectrum, ensuring continuous, reliable connectivity. Applied rigorous quality checks to maintain system performance, reflecting attention to detail and a commitment to precision.
● Move-In Weekend Preparation: Responsible for preparing 48 laptops by imaging and installing Persona software, enabling student ID card encoding across multiple UCSD move-in stations.
● Performance and Stress Testing: Conducted stress tests on Persona Encoders, ensuring flawless operation and identifying issues preemptively to minimize disruptions.
● On-Site Technical Support: Provided real-time technical assistance during move-in weekend, addressing software and hardware issues to ensure smooth operations at resident offices.
Student Research Volunteer
Dr. Martin Yanofsky Lab at UCSD June 2019 - August 2019
● Collaborative Research and Process Development: Assisted in genetic modification projects, working closely with a research team to solve problems and improve experimental techniques.
● Prototype Fabrication and Testing: Refined DNA extraction methods and fabricated specialized soil samples to enhance accuracy and yield in laboratory experiments.
● Developing Test Procedures and Analyzing Data: Designed and executed detailed experimental protocols, collecting and analyzing data to ensure precision in results.
● Technical Documentation: Generated comprehensive reports documenting experimental methods, results, and potential improvements for future studies. Education
2022 Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Exp. Grad Date - June, 2026 Minor in Finance
University of California, San Diego
Relevant Coursework
Engineering Computation Using Matlab Online, Material and Energy Balances, Linear Algebra, Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electricity and Magnetism, Differential Equations, Vector Calculus, General Chemistry Laboratory, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Experimental Methods for Chemical Engineers Process AutoCAD Project: Oil-Water Separator Design
● Designed a custom oil-water separator cap using AutoCAD, featuring small adjustable holes with a sliding cover to control water outflow
● 3D printed the designed part for testing, ensuring dimensional accuracy and functionality of the sliding mechanism.
● Conducted experiments to test the separation efficiency, gradually opening the cover to allow water to seep out and measuring oil retention.
● Analyzed the system's performance, calculating an oil selectivity based on volume ratios of separated oil to total liquid.
● Delivered a final report detailing the design, 3D printing process, experimental results, and recommendations for optimizing oil-water separation. Skills
MATLAB, AutoDesk AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Excel, Lab Maintenance and Instrumentation, Data Interpretation, Research, Quality assurance, Troubleshooting, Process Streamlining, Documentation
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