DARRYL V. MURRAY

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OBJECTIVE: In search of an entry level position of engineering that will allow me to utilize my engineering and interpersonal skills to help and give better service to your company.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

•Practical knowledge in engineering industry with a strong mechanical engineering background

•Established exceptional communication, organization, oral and written skills

•Demonstrated experience with technical publications/presentations and reports

•Ability to document and conduct engineering research and analysis

•Proficient with Microsoft Office tools and basic computer knowledge

•Computer programming skills which include AutoCAD, SolidWorks, LabView, Mathematics programs, Finite Element Analysis, SAS statistical analysis software, and 3-D Modeling software

•Excellent teamwork and communication with others across engineering fields and other disciplines

EDUCATION SUMMARY

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. December 2011

GPA: 3.67/4.00

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Mississippi State University, December 2008

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

•Research Assistantship Awarded for Graduate studies in Mechanical Engineering, 2009

•Recipient of Computer, Science, Engineering, and Mathematic scholarship, 2005-2008

•Dean Scholar, Fall Semester 2007

•Undergraduate Academic Scholarship from Mississippi State University

MEMBERSHIP

•American Society of Composites

•American Society of Mechanical Engineers

•Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society

•Society for Advanced Materials and Process Engineering

•Alliance for Graduate Education in Mississippi

•Computer, Science, Engineering, and Mathematics

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Mississippi State University-Department of Mechanical Engineering

Graduate Research Assistant, Jan. 2009-Dec. 2011

Conducted smart material systems and morphing structures research. Investigated the use of bi-stable carbon fiber reinforced polymeric composites with macro fiber composite actuators for piezoelectric actuation in morphing structures and wing design. Designed projects for manufacturing process and fabrication, experimentation, and morphing tests to evaluate and validate analytical and numerical models. Built piezoelectric morphing structures to analyze and test concepts and results.

Technologies

• SolidWorks/Matlab/MathCAD •LabView Data Acquisition •COMSOL finite element analysis program •Microsoft Office programs •LaTex documentation system • Testing standards and methods

Mississippi State University-Department of Industrial Engineering

Undergraduate Research Assistant, March 2008- Nov. 2008

Assisted PhD students with tests and surveys on communication systems and the study of how students react, process, and learn different e-mailing systems. Data extrapolation and statistical analysis implemented for research. Conducted tests and created hypothesis concerning the learning curves of the students. Multiple variables studied to compare and predict the learning curves with suggested modifications to emailing systems for a more user-friendly interface.

Technologies

•Web-based data acquisition •Microsoft Office programs

Mississippi State University-Department of Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Oct. 2007-Nov. 2008

Performed stress analysis and tests with titanium specimens to determine the molecular makeup and material properties. Tensile tests conducted to evaluate titanium specimens and compare strengths of various types of titanium. A Scanning Electron Microscope used for Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) pattern testing and evaluation as part of the Mississippi Space Grant Consortium with NASA.

Technologies

•Instron Tensile Tester • Scanning Electron Microscope instrument • Testing standards and methods

CONFERENCE PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS /JOURNAL ARTICLES

International Journal of Human Computer Interaction- Huang, Y., Strawderman, L., & Murray, D. (2012). Investigating the Impact of Task Type and Transparency on Knowledge Transfer. International Journal of Human Computer Interaction, 28 (1), 1-11.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers- Sept.2011 Smart Material Conference; Scottsdale, AZ

Session Co-Chair- Smart Composites: Mechanics

Presentation on “Study of piezoelectric actuation for cross-ply laminates” (Conference Publication)

American Society of Composites- Sept. 2010 Technical Conference; Dayton, OH

Presentation on “Modeling Fiber Composites during the Cure Process for Piezoelectric Actuation” (Conference Publication)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

West Oktibbeha High School

Tutor, Oct.2010-Dec. 2011

Tutoring students in Mathematics for preparation for standardized test

Society for Advance Materials and Process Engineering

Conference Volunteer, 2009

Supported and assisted speakers during speaker orientation for conference

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Mentor, 2007-2008

Mentored freshmen and sophomore mechanical engineering students during the semester

Mississippi State University Summer Enrichment in Engineering

Camp Counselor, summer of 2007

Instructing middle school students in mathematics, science and robotics

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