Mechanical Engineer

Tahir Riaz

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Education

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (G.P.A. 3.2) Graduated: May, 2011

School of Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma

Engineering course work included, not limited to: HVAC | Fluids | Thermodynamics 1 & 2 | Mechanical Design 1 & 2 | Metallurgy | Dynamics Systems | Manufacturing Processes | Engineering Analysis | Biomechanics | Heat Transfer | Engineering Economics | Circuits | Material Sciences | Engineering Computer Programming | Engineering CAD design for Mechanical Engineers | Strength of Materials

Projects & Educational Scope

• Drafted a theoretical Heat Ventilation and Air conditioning system for the Department of Human Service Capitol (DHS CAP) building of the State of Oklahoma. The HVAC engineers at the outsourcing firm rated the project the second best design for their needs.

• Created software in VBA to calculate heating and cooling loads. Duct sizing, diffuser selection, energy consumption and selecting systems were done using engineering skills and estimates.

• Designed and manufactured a working robot to better understand mechanical and electrical engineering capabilities as a part of a mechanical design project. Designing was done on ProEngineer and parts were designed with the help of CNC, Lathe machines and end mills.

• Formulated a solution for spool handling and manufacturing which included a design packet made in ProEngineer, including the bill of materials in the drawings, for Henniges automotive while displaying excellent team work and critical problem solving.

• Researched a new material and designed a heart valve in Pro-Engineer; with the help of scientific research articles for a project in Biomechanics.

• Performed 4-bar analysis by programming it on MathCad for various projects, this analysis was performed in the robot project as well as theoretical courses like Mechanical design 1&2.

Technical Skills

Computer Aided Design/Engr. Software: AutoCAD, ProEngineering, MathCad, Math Lab, EES

Business Software: Microsoft Visio, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft - Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Operating Systems/Languages: Windows XP/Vista/7, Linux, Mac OS, Visual Basic

Others: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Indesign

Work Experience

Client Support Specialist, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma October 2007 – March 2011

• Provided technical support for clients from diverse non-technology background by tracking and resolving technical issues. Aimed to enhance productivity in the IT division by streamlining

communication and providing a structure for a previously informal process.

• Worked with Information Security department in resolving issues related to access control lists, password controls and performing periodic data validation checks on student information system.

Peer Mentor, Emirates Aviation College, Dubai, United Arab Emirates June, 2009 – August 2009

• Provided mentoring for hotel management courses.

• Responsibilities included helping students understand hotel management skills and planning business ideas for theoretical companies.

Society Affiliations & related activities

• Attended Copeland operation and service seminar on AC scroll compressor arranged by Emerson Climate Technology in Dubai

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

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