Research Engineer

Cesar Fernandez-Prado

MECHANICAL RESEARCH ENGINEER

San Antonio, Texas 480-***-**** *****.*********.*****@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/cesar-fernandez-prado/ SKILLS C Programming Matlab/Simulink

CAD Modeling Mechanical Design

CFD Simulation Microsoft Office

Engineering Drafting Probabilistic Engineering

FE Simulation Solidworks

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

January 2020 – Present Research Engineer in Energy Dispersive Diffraction, St. Mary’s University

• Optimized data analysis of X-Ray Diffraction Spectroscopy, improving denoising methods and true peak detection in 3D residual stress data.

• Developed Matlab scripts automating the denoising and peak detection process.

• Independently worked to produce results and desired deliverables in a timely and efficient manner.

• Maintained constant communication with project managers and supervisors through regular updates of results and progress.

Sep 2020 – Present Research Assistant in Reliability Analysis of Aerospace Structures, St. Mary’s University

• Optimized inspection scheduling through statistical analysis of probability models, increasing maintenance efficiency.

• Developed Matlab programs that create and update the probability of failure models.

• Conduct failure analysis of aircraft structures and Bayesian Inference to update failure probability.

• Perform Monte Carlo simulation of crack propagation in aircraft structures.

• Work as a consultant for various projects to provide engineering advice and technical solutions on various projects.

Aug 2019 – May 2020 Oil Transfer Automation Engineer, Intertek Automotive Research

• Automatized testing procedures, reducing operator workload, and test failures due to human error.

• Created detailed design and fabricated universal oil extraction drum cap, multi-branched oil transferring pipe routing system, and transportable flush cart design.

• Performed FE analysis on flush cart.

• Performed CFD analysis on oil extraction through drum cap and oil transfer through pipe routing system.

EDUCATION

Aug 2015 – May 2020

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineer, St. Mary’s University

• GPA 3.3

• Followed my passion in Power Systems and Thermodynamics

• Excelled in Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics I & II,

• Pursued an independent study program in Additive Manufacturing.

• Served as Secretary for St. Mary's University ASME chapter. LANGUAGES English Native Speaker French Very good command Spanish; Castilian Native Speaker

COURSES

Jun 2020 – Aug 2020 Using Python for Research, Harvard University PROFILE Motivated and multidisciplinary engineering professional with research experience. Passionate about simplifying complex problems and tackling new challenges. Experienced in additive manufacturing, FE and CFD analysis, and process automation. Possess research experience performing data analysis and data management.

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