JOHNATHAN TRAN

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EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Minor, Computer Science

Cumulative GPA: 3.3/4.0

May 2020

Relevant Coursework: Software Design, Data Analytics, Web Programming, Engineering Application Programming

WORK EXPERIENCE

Engineering Application Analyst, SOFEC Inc. - Houston, TX Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

• Led redesign and enhancement of company-wide application support webpage using HTML, CSS, JavaScript as lead developer

• Optimized support ticket resolution by translating business needs to backend enhancements on ticketing system

• Assisted Engineering Technical Services department in identifying and implementing process improvements for application support

Engineering Technical Services Intern, SOFEC Inc. - Houston, TX Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

• Provided engineering application support for software installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting

• Developed a Python GUI application to save users up to 80% of time and effort in tedious engineering data entry process

• Led an intensive study on the Mechanical Department to document design workflow and possible improvements

Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of Houston - Houston, TX Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

• Set up and conducted experiments in the Mechanical Engineering lab to efficiently disperse heat from computer chips

• Studied liquid cooling technology and boiling instabilities in a microchannel heat sink

• Communicated with product vendors to procure materials and specify lab software requirements

PROJECT & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Creator, Firenote Web App Spring 2020 - Present

Project Site: sites.google.com/view/firenote

• Develop and publish Chrome extension using JavaScript/jQuery to create and edit notes and to-do lists in user’s new tab

• Utilize Chrome Storage API to save note data to sync with user’s Google account

Design Lead, Biodigester Thermal System - The University of Texas at Austin Fall 2019 – Spring 2020

Project Site: sites.utexas.edu/biodigester

• Collaborated with the Red Cross to further develop a solar heated waste processing system for use in refugee camps

• Developed a more efficient thermal system by prototyping solar collector and analyzing experimental data using Python

• Managed $5000 budget, procurement of materials, and pump specifications of solar collector design

Mechatronics Lead, Food 3D Printer - The University of Texas at Austin Fall 2019

• Collaborated with team to design and fabricate a food 3D printer that creates customizable edible shapes from food paste

• Applied full scale design methodology such as Gantt chart, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, and prototyping

• Led the procurement and integration of mechatronics control system into food 3D printer

Layout Director, Vector Engineering Magazine - The University of Texas at Austin Fall 2019 – Spring 2020

• Led the layout design staff of Vector Magazine by directing staff meetings, team deadlines, and content creation

• Successfully coordinated publishing and distribution of the Fall 2019 magazine to the UT Austin engineering student body

ACHIEVEMENTS

• UT Makerspace Certified: Machine Shop, Woodshop, Laser Cutter, Soldering Station Spring 2020

• Marathon Oil Corporation Scholarship Spring 2018

• Biomedical Engineering CASE Competition, 2nd place Spring 2017

SKILLS

Engineering Software: Solidworks, Fusion 360, Python (pandas, matplotlib, scikit-learn), MATLAB, LabVIEW, Arduino, Excel, Linux OS

Web Development: HTML/CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, UI Design (Adobe Creative Suite)

Other Skills: Vietnamese, Machining, Rapid Prototyping, Technical Writing, Process Mapping

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