Alejandro Espejo

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Education

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Minor in Spanish GPA: 3.362

Dec 2019

Work Experience

Cargill Inc, Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Production Management Engineer Co-op

Jan 2019 – Aug 2019

• Designed a process transition piece with AutoCAD which eliminated product loss from a key piece of equipment

• Worked with a contractor to design process experiment which would improve efficiency in product recovery

• Managed 3 equipment replacement projects which had values between $5K and $200K

• Learned about food safety requirements and how engineers have to design to address the demands

Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, Texas Research Assistant

May 2018 – Dec 2018

• Simulated and presented on the effect of channelized driving on pavement wear and hydroplaning potential over a period of 20 years

• Programmed a full-size autonomous vehicle to follow a path designed to reduce pavement wear

• Co-authored a paper published in the Journal of the Transportation Research Board

“Optimization of Lateral Wandering of Automated Vehicles to Reduce Hydroplaning Potential and to Improve Pavement Life”

Extra-Curricular

Study Abroad, Alexandria, Egypt Dec 2018 – Jan 2019

• Learned to analyze engineering decisions using an ethical framework AIChE TAMU Student Chapter, College Station, Texas Committee Member (1 year), Community Service Chair (1 year) Aug 2016 – May 2018

• Led a committee of peers to organize regular community service events for a student organization with 250+ members

• Collaborated with Kraft-Heinz, Rise Against Hunger, and volunteers to package over 10,000 meals

Lele Research Lab, College Station, Texas

Research Assistant

Jan 2017 – Dec 2017

• Analyzed flagellar motor torque with MATLAB and compiled statistical data on cell populations

• Conducted literature review to design the first iteration of a 3D-printed cell body capable of swimming in a liquid medium

College Station Soccer Club, College Station, Texas Head Coach

Jan 2017 – May 2017

• Designed practices and drills to improve player skills and encourage engagement Certifications

Chemical Engineering FE Exam in February

Technical and Interpersonal Skills

• Aspen Plus • SolidWorks • AutoCAD • Teamwork

• Public Speaking • Microsoft Office Suite • Leadership

• Capital Projects • Intermediate Spanish speaker • Advanced Spanish reader and writer

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