Project Mechanical Engineering

Vincent N. Ames-Cirino

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Cell: 520-***-****

OBJECTIVE: Seeking an entry level aerospace or mechanical engineering position with an innovative company to develop and improve upon products.

EDUCATION: B.S. Aerospace Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. Graduated: December 2011

AEROSPACE SYSTEMS PROJECT EXPERIENCE:

• Wing Structural Dynamics Analysis Project (January-May 2011)

- Developed an ANSYS code simulating a commercial airliner wing to analyze the first three dynamics modes.

• Space Mission Conceptual Design Project (January-May 2011)

- Participated in the conceptual design of Europa Lander (responsible for power/thermal control systems).

• AIAA Design/Build/Fly Competition (Senior Capstone Project) (August 2009-May 2011)

- Participated in the design and fabrication of a small aircraft to simulate a soldier launched UAV.

- Responsible for aerodynamics, wing design, and longitudinal static stability.

• NASA Space Grant Consortium Balloon Satellite Project (April 2004 and April 2005)

- Joint project between Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and University of Arizona.

- Participated during junior and senior years of high school.

- Digital camera payload to photograph the Earth’s curvature from the upper atmosphere.

RENEWABLE SYSTEMS PROJECT EXPERIENCE:

• Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Project (August-December 2011)

- Fabricated and tested prototype fuel cell.

- Analyzed performance of PEM fuel cell.

• Independent Study of Stirling Cryocooler (June-July 2011)

- Analyzed the effects of geometry changes on the coefficient of performance of refrigeration cycle.

FABRICATION METHODS & TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Fabrication/Machining Experience (January-May 2011)

- Gained experience with fabrication/machining processes using lathes, mills, drill presses and CNC machines.

- Machined aluminum and graphite materials on CNC machines.

• Technical writing course (September-December 2011)

- Gained experience in technical memo writing and WIX webpage software.

- Emphasis placed on recognizing and improving upon the rhetorical effectiveness of technical documents.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

-Microsoft Office, MATLAB, MathCAD, Mathematica, LABVIEW, USAF DATCOM (aerodynamics), ANSYS.

-Exposed to G Code writing for CNC Machines and Creo Elements Direct Modeling Express (CAD).

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

• Supplemental Instruction Leader, Physics 101, Glendale Community College, Glendale, Arizona (May 2012-Present)

- Providing academic support for student retention in a historically difficult course.

• Student worker, Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering Department, Tucson, Arizona (January-May 2006)

LEADERSHIP/PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY EXPERIENCE:

- Supervised teams with fuel cell instrumentation/testing. (November 2011)

- Math Preceptor/Differential Equations-facilitated study sessions. (August-December 2008)

- Student Member, American Institute of Aeronautics Astronautics (August 2009-December 2011)

ACADEMIC HONORS:

- Benefactor Dr. Alfredo Guevara provided funds for degree completion (January 2010-December 2011)

- Honorable Mention: 4.0 GPA for 12 units of coursework (August-December 2008)

- University of Arizona New Start Summer Program: Improved Mathematics Award (June-August 2005)

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