Chemical Engineering Engineer

THRIVIGNYA YEDLAPALLI

Ames, IA – ***** 515-***-**** **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Secure a full-time position in process chemical engineering beginning August 2020 and use this career opportunity to fully utilize my skills and make a significant contribution to the company. EDUCATION

Iowa State University - Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering August 2020 EXPERIENCE

SPDF Research – Chemical Process Engineer May 2019 – July 2019

• Collaborated with an organic chemist to evaluate various synthesis reactions in order to achieve a higher yield.

• Used thin-layer chromatography and separation techniques to test various synthesis reactions and choose the best way to produce diphenyl phthalate in the lab and the plant.

• Followed a detailed procedure to make Azelaic acid in small batches to identify the changes needed for larger batches.

• Collected and organized test results to be evaluated and reused in the future. ISU Tutor – Tutor for General Chemistry 1 and 2 August 2018 - present

• Conducted individualized meetings several times a week and executed lessons based on unique needs of students.

• Communicated key concepts, guided students in test-taking strategies, and helped increase their confidence in the class.

• Adapted and applied concepts from chemical engineering courses to help students in understanding the subject better and helping them connect topics within subject area. Senior Engineering Capstone Project – Iowa State University April 2020

• Worked with a team to design a plant to synthesize ethyl acetate using Aspen Plus.

• Performed HAZOP analysis and an economic analysis on the plant. Chemical Engineering Learning Community – Peer Mentor August 2017-December 2017

• Arranged activities and lessons every week to help freshmen in chemical engineering get accustomed to the new environment.

• Guided students on career development, communicated available resource on campus, and provided them various studying strategies that can be used in their classes. SKILLS

• Problem solving using Aspen Plus

• MATLAB/VBA programming

• Certificate in SACHE Level 1, 2, and 3

• Ability to read, draw and interpret PFDs,

P&IDs.

• Audio and video editing in Adobe

Photoshop

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Collegiate Wesley United Methodist Church

• Analyze and evaluate university programming proposals brought forth by other board members. Meals from the Heartland

• Packed and served meals for the homeless multiple times a year. Life Serve

• Organized a blood drive at Collegiate United Methodist Church.

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