Andrew W. Lane
Durham, NC ***07
jb0qza@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
To apply skills and knowledge as a hands-on mechanical engineer
Education:
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2010
G.P.A.: 3.3
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science in Applied Science- Biomedical Engineering, May 2007
Minor in Physics
G.P.A.: 3.2
Projects:
Fire-fighter Locator Device: Researched existing technologies that could be adapted into a fire-fighter locator device.
Masters Project: Analyzed the tire model for a theoretical race car optimization computer program
Experience:
University of North Carolina Mathematics Department – Fluids Lab
Lab Technician May 2006 – October 2006
• Conducted experiments pertaining to fluid dynamics
• Designed and built setups for sensors and video recording
College Works Painting
Crew-Chief/Painter May 2005 – August 2005
• Provided exterior painting services and power-washing in residential areas
• Interacted with clients
• Served as a liaison between the painters and the district manager.
• Made sure projects were done with quality within the budgeted amount of time
• Assisted with marketing activities and estimates for potential customers
Duke University Physics Department – Center for Nonlinear and Complex Systems
Senior Project May 2003
• Worked with physics graduate students as a high school senior
• Designed and performed a prototype experiment that involved simulating meteors impacting granular surfaces
• Experiment is currently being used with more precise instruments by a third-year undergraduate student
Computer Skills:
• MATLAB, SolidWorks, ANSYS, LabVIEW, Microsoft Office,
• Experience using FEA and took classes covering FEA modeling theory
Activities:
Wolfpack Motorsports Formula SAE, NCSU
• Team Member, 2007
Formula SAE, Duke University
• Team Member, 2006 – 2007
Private Pilot, Pursuing certification
• Summer 2008 –
• 40+ hours of dual instruction
Summer Engineering Workshop – Motorsports Section, NCSU
• Selected to attend because of high standardized test scores and an interest in science and mathematics
• Experienced college-level engineering as a junior in high school