Engineering Mechanical

Winston R. Arnold

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Career Objective

To obtain a position in the field of mechanical engineering, which will require me to employ my skills and develop experience that will advance my education while allowing me to benefit my employer.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Minors in Mathematical and Computer Sciences

University of Delaware, Newark, DE Graduated: May 2010

Related Courses:

Introduction to Numerical Analysis & Algorithmic Computation, Introduction to Software Engineering, Statics, Mechanics of Solids, Dynamics, Machine Design I & II, Computer-Aided Engineering Design, Clinical Biomechanics, Modern Control Systems, Materials Engineering, Fluid Mechanics I & II, Bio-robotics Seminar, Machine Organization and Assembly Language

Skills

General Software Programs: Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word)

Engineering Software: Matlab, Maple, SolidWorks

Programming Languages: C++, FORTRAN, Visual Basic, Java, XML, MIPS Assembly

General Skills: Writing, Proofreading, Multi-tasking, Adaptable, Organized, Leadership, Typing 70 wpm

Work Experience

Student Assistant, University of Delaware Math. Sci. Dept., Newark, DE (September 2006-May 2010)

• Assisted computer technicians

• Performed clerical duties and data entry

• Maintained and updated computers

• Completed basic repairs and replacements for computers

File Clerk, Maryland Hematology/Oncology, Bel Air, MD (Summer 2007)

• Organized patient files

• Created medical charts on patient data

• Sent and received faxed patient records

Honors, Memberships, Activities

Certified Engineering Intern by DAPE (2010)

Dorm Floor Representative (2007-2008)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) (2007-Present)

Work Study Program (2006-2009)

Academic Experience

Papers:

“Transfemoral Prostheses Design and Testing Prosthetic Knee Joints” Group Research Paper:

Overview: As a group researched and summarized the design and testing of knee joints used in transfemoral prosthetics

Detailed Summary:

• Personally researched the anatomy of the human leg, various lower-limb prosthesis designs, and their associated complications

• Reviewed teammates’ findings

• Wrote and edited the paper for clarity and coherence as a group

“Quantification of transfemoral prosthesis stability during stance using the zero moment point method” Group Experiment Proposal:

Overview: In a group, developed a method for measuring the stability of a transfemoral prosthesis

Detailed Summary:

• Researched Zero Moment Point (ZMP) and its relation to bipedal stability

• Together compiled a list of required equipment and procedures for controlled testing the ZMP of a prosthesis

“Bio-inspired MAVs: Insect Wing Base Actuation” Research Paper:

Overview: Researched and presented information on the topic of insect wing base actuation for the use in bio-inspired robots

Detailed Summary:

• Collected and reviewed journals regarding insect wing base actuation and efforts to replicate it

• Summarized current attempts, both successful and unsuccessful, to create mechanical systems to mimic both the strength and maneuverability of insect wing base actuation

• Investigated future technologies that could be used to better recreate insect wing base actuation

Programming Project:

Landscape Elevation Evaluator:

Overview: Working with a partner, created a program in Matlab that could take an incomplete matrix representing the elevations for points on a landscape and produce a matrix of the correct elevation values

Detailed Summary:

• Developed a program that could read in a large, sparse matrix of values representing elevation data for a landscape

• Identifying the problem as over-determined and utilizing an iterative method that used eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and least squares fit method, we developed a procedure to hone in on the correct elevation values

• Created a test to determine if the difference between any two iterations was within an acceptable tolerance

Engineering Projects:

Reverse-Engineering Project:

Overview: Analyzed and reverse-engineered a tire pressure gauge

Detailed Summary:

• Disassembled and measured the components of a tire pressure gauge, determining the function and geometries of each

• Created computer models in Solid Works of each component and assembled them as a virtual tire pressure gauge

• Performed functional analysis of key components and accuracy analysis of the gauge’s readings

• Conducted a cost analysis of creating the gauge, including materials, manufacturing, and labor

Independent Project:

Overview: Evaluated and revised an existing Gazebo simulation model for a quadrotor robot

Detailed Summary:

• Researched XML programming for Gazebo simulation software

• Evaluated current Gazebo model of the quadrotor robot

• Adjusted existing parameters for the geometries and added new geometries so that the model accurately represented the actual robot

Senior Design Project:

Overview: Worked in a team to design a fixture to automate a diamond grinding process

Detailed Summary:

• Evaluated the current fixture and determined its key flaws

• Designed multiple concepts using SolidWorks and compared them to determine the best solution

• Built a prototype and tested its ability to grind diamond slabs to the proper thickness

• Wrote a programming diagram to automate the system

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