Assistant Engineer

Chintan Patel

**** ********** *** *** ***, Albany, GA 31707

Phone No.: 229-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

EDUCATION

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI

Completed 25 credits toward a MS in Industrial Hygiene, 2009 to 2010

Thesis Title: Exposure Characterization from Highly Time-Resolved Pollutant Measurements

¬Overall GAP: 6.80/10

¬University of Findlay - Findlay, OH

MS in Environmental Safety and Occupational Health, Dec 2009

Thesis Title: Comparison of sampling devices and methods for velocity and pressure measurements using industrial ventilation system

¬Overall GPA: 3.84/4.0, Dean’s List

Sardar Patel University- Vidhyanagar, India

¬Bachelor of Engineering, July 2005

Thesis Title: Design and Development of De-aerator

¬Overall GPA: 3.14/4.0

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Industrial Hygiene Principles and Calculations

Exposure Assessment

Evaluation of Chemical Hazard

Environmental Sampling and Analysis

OSHA Law and Regulations

Environmental law and permits

Biostatistics and Epidemiology

EXPERIENCE

05/2010 to 07/2010

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI

Research Assistant

My primary responsibility was to assist in ambient air sampling using EPA modified SEAS II slurry sampler. My other responsibility was to clean and maintain mobile particle concentrator for 8 hr during sampling. I also calibrated and maintained sampling equipments.

07/2007 to 05/2008

University of Findlay - Findlay, OH

Teaching Assistant

My primary responsibility was to assist faculty members with curriculum development and laboratory setup for Industrial Hygiene and Industrial Ventilation labs. I calibrated sampling equipments and validate measurements, and conducted research concerning the latest field environmental laboratory methods. I also helped in determining appropriate equipments, and incorporating all sampling methods and procedures into the course manual. I completed all teaching activities under faculty supervision included curriculum development, laboratory setup, teaching and supervision of the procedures in the laboratory and field setting, and provided assistance to the students in data reduction and interpretation. I also kept inventories of supplies and stocks on hand for laboratory use and maintained technical records and prepared reports. During that period I assisted my supervisor in modifying the ventilation system for lab experiments. I also conducted a field study with students to measure dust exposure using real time area dust monitor at the university’s indoor equestrian complex arena.

08/2007 to 05/2008

University of Findlay - Findlay, OH

Lab Assistant - Environmental Health Resource Center

My primary responsibility was to assist students, faculty members, and staff in the use of the hardware and software applications available in the computer lab. I provided computer users with basic assistance in using class software applications and referred users to self-help materials when appropriate. I also help in troubleshoot minor problems with the hardware and software and communicate other problems to computer services. I also assisted undergraduate and graduate students in literature review for their research/thesis projects.

07/2008 to 04/2009

University of Findlay - Findlay, OH

Assistant Inquiry Manager

My primary responsibilities were to enter data into university computer system from new student application, and assist prospective students in admission process. I also provided a wide range of clerical duties as needed including copying, scanning, faxing and filing. I maintained and ordered general office supplies for the office. I also participated in conducting three new student orientations at the university.

05/2005 to 04/2006

Indian Dairy Machinery Company Ltd, India

Assistant Engineer Intern

My primary responsibility was to design and development of new cost effective dairy processing equipment for the company.

SKILLS AND TRAINING

¬Air Monitoring for Hazardous Materials: Completed environmental response training program, EPA, Cincinnati, OH (2008)

¬Nanotechnology: Completed course of nanotechnology for Industrial hygienist by Central Ohio American Industrial Hygiene Association (2008)

Application of Engineering: Associated with research and development project in the Indian biggest company in the field of milk and food equipment manufacturing.

¬MS Office: Fluent in Microsoft Office applications

¬Statistical Software: Fluent in SPSS, SAS, and Excel applications

HONORS AND AWARDS

Dean's list year 2008, University of Findlay

Graduate Student Assistantship, 2007-2008

¬University of Findlay Scholarship, 2007

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist: 2007-2010

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