Recent Graduate

EBEN ALEXIS ORTIZ

Irvine Ca, ***** US Citizen 323-***-**** *****@***.*** linkedin.com/in/ebenortiz

OBJECTIVE

Seeking full-time mechanical engineering position in order to create a positive impact on the world. Preferable positions are in manufacturing, quality, or project management

EDUCATION

University of California, Irvine June 2020 Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Flapping Micro Air Vehicle (FMAV) MAE 189+195 October 2020 - Present

Designing and testing of a quadcopter that instead uses gear trains and flapping mechanisms for propulsion UC Irvine

Manufacturing and assembly of 3D printed parts

Calibration of flight controllers using Beta Flight Configurator

Mechanical Systems Laboratory MAE 106 April 2019 – June 2019

Mechanical lead for manufacturing of an autonomous robot for a mechanical engineering course UC Irvine

Lead manufacturer and robot’s CAD design developer

Designer of robot’s steering and propulsion mechanisms

Collaborated in a team of four students with roles in experimental, controls, electrical and mechanical respectively

Computer Aid Design MAE 52 November 2018 – December 2019

Created a Solid Works Model of a Dalek from the BBC TV show Doctor Who UC Irvine

Developed CAD model totaled 30+ hours from initial to final design

Performed motion and stress analysis tests on multiple simulated parts

LEADERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

Vice President of Internal Affairs – Exectuive Board Member June 2019 – Present

Lead for SHPE National Convention & Regional Leadership Development Conference logistic planning UC Irvine

Co-manager of a 15-member executive board and manager of a 7-member internal executive branch

Manager of funding proposals that earned at least $1900 in chapter funding for Fall and Winter quarter

Ambassador for multiple on and off campus student organizations/departments

Increased chapter attendance from 15 to 55 members at 2019 SHPE National Convention

Increased on campus influence which led to organization to earning an “Affiliate of the Quarter” award

Region 2 Vice Regional Student Representative (RSR) June 2018 – June 2019

SHPE Regional team member with the Region 2 RSR and 4 other Vice RSR’s UC Irvine

Manager of Inland Empire & Orange County Sub Region which includes over 6 SHPE Student University Chapters

Facilitator of 1-hour monthly sub-regional meetings with the goal to improve SHPE Region 2 Chapter development

Creator of the Region 2 “Most Active Regionally” Award and its criteria to incentivize regional participation

Events Director – Executive Board Member June 2017 – June 2018

Collaborated with 10 executive board members with the goal to empower the Hispanic STEM community UC Irvine

Executed a minimum of 3 social events per quarter with a total of 10 events Fall Quarter

Managed social events by focusing on improving chapter development and membership retention

A consistent public speaker in order to facilitate multiple committee meetings, announcements, and activities

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Student Parent Orientation Program (SPOP) UCI Center for Student Leadership April 2018 - September 2018

Selected from over 500 student applicants to be a part of 140+ Staff Team UC Irvine

Attended weekly training covering topics such as mental health, intersectionality, the LGBQ+ community

Collaborated multiple with five staffers to manage a resident hall with over 35 participants

Welcomed and provided support for two days and one night to new UCI students through facilitated activities and workshops

AWARDS

National Institute for Leadership Advancement (NILA) Certified Chapter Leader August 2019

Certified Chapter Leader from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) UC Irvine

Students Run Los Angeles (SRLA) Marathon Runner Scholarship June 2016

$500 scholarship Los Angeles

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