DAVID NIETO

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EDUCATION

Columbia University - New York, NY Expected Graduation May 2023

BS Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Computer Science

C. Prescott Davis Scholar, Dean’s List all semesters, GPA 3.87

Relevant Coursework: Computer Graphics & Design, Mechanics, Foundations of Data Science, Intro to Electrical Engr.

SKILLS

Programs: Python, C++, Java, Photoshop, MS Excel

Fluid Dynamics: ANSYS, STAR-CCM+

CAD: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PTC Creo, Inventor

Languages: English, Spanish, French

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Serena Sanitary Pads - Bogota, Colombia May 2020 - Present

Co-founder

Lead a team designing a reusable sanitary pad for low-income Andean women produced from recycled materials, which is 15 times cheaper than the industry standard.

Prototyped a machine to optimize the production of the pads, reducing the manufacturing time from 1 hour to less than 1 minute.

Execute a human-centered approach to iterate the product, having interviewed and tested the pad in over 20 women to date.

Won the 2020 Columbia Engineering Design Challenge “Engineering for Humanity Award” in the ‘Health’ category.

Rocketry Program - Columbia University - New York, NY September 2019 - Present

Member, Airframe Team

Work under tight deadlines with a team of 40+ to build a 550 lbf rocket to be launched at Spaceport America Cup.

Use CAD and CFD software to model and improve the rocket’s components, considering factors like heat-resistance, weight, and aerodynamics.

Assemble literature reviews of relevant rocket technology by other student teams and companies in the industry.

University of Los Andes, Dept. of Chemical Engineering - Bogota, Colombia May 2020 - September 2020

Research Assistant

Performed a CFD-based comparison of a Centrifugal Pump and a Regenerative Turbine Pump, modeling the pieces in SolidWorks and calculating hydraulic head, power, and efficiency in STAR-CCM+.

Redesigned an oil-water separator tank using STAR-CCM+, improving the tank’s separation efficiency by 20%.

Created 15+ models of pumps and related components applicable to the oil and gas industry using SolidWorks.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Integral Fluids Management (IFM) - Bogota, Colombia June 2018 - August 2018

Project Intern

Assessed the performance of water treatment operations on different locations in Colombia by chemically testing the water for metals, microorganisms, and sediments.

Worked with a team of engineers in the maintenance of the local landfill and water treatment plants.

Created written/visual reports on the treatment plant’s operation using PowerPoint and Excel.

ICOMMKT Marketing Automation - Bogota, Colombia December 2017 - January 2018

Marketing Strategy Intern

Processed and organized databases for 20+ clients, considering the number of effective, rebounded, and clicked emails for past promotional campaigns.

Created PowerPoint reports to showcase results to clients and make recommendations for future campaigns.

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