John Knopka **** Carmel Dr

Napa, CA *****

addxnz@r.postjobfree.com 707-***-****

Secret Security Clearance Issued Summer 2019

WORK EXPERIENCE

Solar Turbines Inc. San Diego, CA

Engineering Assistant Summer 2020

• Program Optical Character Recognition to extract information from and highlight abnormal conditions in PNIDs Solar Turbines Inc. San Diego, CA

Engineering Assistant Summer 2019

• Followed the Agile Development model to communicate and demonstrate progress with mentors and managers

• Utilized Excel VBA to create a ventilation fan selection tool which intakes engine specifications and informs user of suggested fans, while taking into account different fan placements, ducting configurations and site conditions

• Tool calculates fan volumetric flow rate, associated pressure drop, operating power, and engine exhaust temperature

• Presented project results to SPE department, as well as Solar executives and University representatives University of San Diego – Math Learning Center San Diego, CA Mathematics Tutor September 2018 - Present

• Assist peers in learning and understanding math topics ranging from Algebra to Multivariable Calculus

• Devise personalized strategies and adjust teaching style to best cater to each student’s individual needs ENGINEERING PROJECTS

Heat Exchanger CFD Analysis Summer 2020

• Prepared geometry, created mesh, and analyzed the heat transfer of an open-tank heat exchanger in an ice bath using ANSYS Fluent

Mobile Steam Collaboratory Transport Trailer (MSC) Fall 2019 – Spring 2020

• Designed, built, and tested a modular infrastructure to safely support and secure equipment enclosed in the MSC

• Modeled the MSC’s heat transfer due to convection and radiation heating from the Sun using ANSYS Fluent

• Determined critical vibration frequencies throughout the trailer by gathering data using an accelerometer connected to a Raspberry Pi, exporting as a CSV file, and performing post-processing analysis through a Python script Air Powered Wobbler Engine Fall 2018

• Machined, assembled, and optimized all components of a wobbler engine using a lathe, mill, and drill press Elevator Project Fall 2017

• Designed and created a mock elevator that receives user input and delivers the elevator car to the desired location

• Utilized laser cutter, magnetic field sensors, and Raspberry Pi to fabricate, wire, and program elevator for any variation of user input

EDUCATION

University of San Diego – Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering Expected Graduation December 2020 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.74 Relevant Coursework:

• Design of Machine Elements

• Design of Machinery

• Finite Element Analysis

• Vibrations

• Fluid Mechanics

• Computational Fluid Dynamics

• Heat Transfer

• Thermodynamics

• Materials Science and Engineering

• Manufacturing Processes

• Computer Applications in M.E.

• Modern Materials & 3D Printing

• Machine Shop Practices

• CAD Practices

• Programming

Skills: SolidWorks, 3D Printing, CNC & Manual Lathe/Mill, Excel VBA, Python, MATLAB, Raspberry Pi, ANSYS Fluent, exposure to Star-CCM+

LEADERSHIP

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Vice President of Programming Nov 2017 – Nov 2018 Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society Fall 2019 - Present Pi Tau Sigma, Mechanical Engineering Honor Society Spring 2019 - Present

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