DANIEL PARADA
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Professional Summary
Gain the ability to be an employee where I can implement my engineering, process design and materials experience to further my knowledge in a professional environment. I am calm under pressure with superior time management and conflict resolution skills. Academic Background
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA Fall 2015 - Spring 2021 Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Minor: Materials Engineering Fall 2020
Certifications: SimSci AVEVA: Visual Flare: Relief Valve Sizing Certification (March 2021), SimSci AVEVA: Advanced Process Simulation with Pro/II Certification (March 2021) Norco College, Norco, CA Fall 2011 - Spring 2015
Transfer Student Fall 2015
Core Subjects:
Process Control, Corrosion, Fracture and Failure Analysis, Transport, Chemical Process Synthesis and Design Skills:
• Process Simulation (Pro/II, Aspen Plus, Hysys) - Proficient
• Laboratory Experience (Materials, Chemical Engineering) - Proficient
• Computer Skills (Labview, Matlab, Fortran) - Proficient
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) - Proficient
• Problem Solving, Communication Skills, and Organization
• Management Experience, Detail Oriented, and Leadership Academic Projects and Core Qualifications
• Conducted labs and referenced MSDS when
required, learned various forms of computer
software, use and maintenance of specialized
equipment.
• Developed a training presentation of basic lab
skills, proper PPE techniques, usage of lab
equipment, and proper disposal of hazardous
waste involved in a laboratory environment.
• Simulated ethylene plant on computer
software, compiled cost of material analysis
for various unit operations according to
suppliers and evaluated sizing according to
client budget.
• Drafted various process flow diagrams for
each sector of the plant, managed to save
costs through Heat Exchanger Networks, and
troubleshot simulation for errors.
• Research performed on the stability of
electrolytes for batteries to operate below
freezing temperatures and assisted in
developing an accurate theoretical computer
model.
• Composed various detailed spreadsheets to
organize data and calibrated variables to
converge the theoretical model for the desired
environmental conditions.
Professional Experience
Norco College, Norco, CA March 2013 – May 2015
Supplemental Instruction Leader
• Provide guidance, instructional materials, and subject matter content to students in the areas of chemistry and mathematics. Teaching students exercises and study skills to enhance their learning content to groups or individuals based on their needs.
• Scheduling rooms in the STEM center to utilize students time efficiently by presenting assignments according to professor’s pre-requisites from the following class.
• Facilitate a more recognizable approach geared toward successful student learning.