Clara Ana Lourdes Ramirez Cahuana
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EDUCATION
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Arts in German Studies, GPA: 3.9/4.0 May 2020 Bachelor of Science in Engineering, GPA: 3.6/4.0
Major in Mechanical Engineering
• Concentration in Aerospace
• Minor in Manufacturing
Konstanz Universität, Konstanz, Germany
Study abroad experience focused on German as a Foreign Language August 2017-June 2018 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
UConn School of Engineering, Senior Design, Storrs, CT August 2019-Present Honors Research in Data- Driven Analytics of Additive Manufactured Lattice Structures
• Conduct literature study and practice data-driven methods that support analysis and design of lattice structures built by additive manufacturing
• Interface with ABAQUS and Python to simulate stamping process UConn School of Engineering, Senior Design, Storrs, CT August 2019-Present Pratt & Whitney-Rotating Disk Heat Transfer Coefficients
Enhance current test rig design to increase Reynolds number and accurately determine heat transfer film coefficients on a rotating disk
Validate experimental data to its corresponding computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model REU Summer Program, Wayne State University, Detroit June 2018-August 2018 Sustainable Manufacturing Research Student
Involved in the Design and Visualization Module in the CooL:SLiCE portal, which is an advanced intensive manufacturing environment.
Gained experience in the area of Python programming and CAD systems INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
TRUMPF USA, Farmington, CT March 2019-October 2019 Machine Assembly Intern
Interfaced with SAP to develop current digital dashboard to enable efficient part scheduling and access to work instructions
ZF Friedrichshafen, Friedrichshafen, Germany March 2018-June 2018 Freight Purchasing Department Intern
Analyzed carrier performance and spot quote reports to facilitate department selection of forwarders
Processed airfreight spot quotes and nominations in TiContract
Organized an informational webinar for the department EDAC Technologies, Cheshire, CT May 2017-July 2017 Customer Service and Estimating Department Intern
Analyzed purchase orders to develop forecasting policy Clara Ana Lourdes Ramirez Cahuana 860-***-****
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of Connecticut Engineering and Science Building Mail Room, Storrs, CT August 2019-Present Student Worker
University of Connecticut School of Engineering TA, Storrs, CT August 2018-December 2018 Undergraduate Teacher Assistant-Applied Mechanics
University of Connecticut Student Affairs IT Department, Storrs, CT August 2016-May 2017 Student Worker-Assisted with Hardware/Software Problems Connecticut Education Network, West Hartford, CT March 2016-August 2016 Student Administrative Specialist-Monitored and Recorded Office Expenditures University High School of Science and Engineering; Hartford, CT December 2015-May 2016 English Language Learner (ELL) Tutor
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Circle K International-UConn, Storrs, CT
Organization President August 2018-Present
Run a student-based community service organization proving incoming college students the opportunity to gain leadership skills while helping their community
Organization Digital Marketing Chair March 2015-May 2017
Designed marketing propaganda to promote organization events on campus and on social media Strive for College-UConn Chapter, West Hartford, CT November 2015-May 2017 Organization President and Mentor
Organized a mentoring program for low-income high school students with the goal to ease their college application process.
Recruited UConn undergraduate student to become mentors University of Connecticut (UConn) Connects, Storrs, CT August 2015-December 2015 Organization Facilitator
Provided academic support to UConn’s struggling students, helped improve retention rates, and delivered individual, academic and personal support while maintaining strict confidentiality with sensitive information COMPUTER SKILLS
SAP, TiContract; Python, MATLAB; Microsoft Office
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent in English; Fluent in Spanish; Basic German Knowledge