Engineer Assistant

Hector E. Mendoza Solano

*** ********* **. ***** *****, CA 91911 619-***-**** ********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

A full time, entry level or internship position as a Chemical Engineer

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Chemical Engineering. University of California San Diego (UCSD) June 2011

• Two time recipient of the Miguel Velez Scholarship

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Aspen Plus, Aspen Icarus

• Familiarity with Process Flow Diagram creation and interpretation

• Programming: C++, LabVIEW, Visual Basic

• Familiarity with Windows O/S: XP, Vista, 7.

• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Works

• Experience with design software: Pro/E, AutoCAD

• Bilingual: English-Spanish, excellent oral and written communication skills in both

• Organizational ability demonstrated in accurate database management

• Experience with data retrieval and analysis

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant at Southwestern College, Chemistry Department 07/07 – 05/08

• Operated an UV-Vis spectrometer and an FTIR Spectrometer in both transmittance and ATR modes

• Developed a macro in Excel for curve-fitting and data analysis

• Utilized C++ to enhance macro capabilities

• Additional Tasks: Synthesized nickel nano-wires using basic electrochemistry

• Four poster presentations at: National Meeting of American Chemical Society(ACS), CUR Posters on the Hill, Western regional meeting of the ACS, 2YC3

Jacob’s School of Engineering Senior Design Project 04/11-06/11

Designed a point of care, CD-based microfluidic immunoassay capable of detecting low concentrations of C-reactive protein and additional biomarkers for CVD and inflammation

• Utilized Comsol Multiphysics to simulate behavior in capillary channels

• Worked effectively with a diverse team of individuals, achieving the best outcome

• Participated in several brainstorming, organizational and peer review meetings

• Dealt with intellectual property analysis, patent search in WIPO and various sources

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant at School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (UCSD) 03/10-06/10

• Managed and organized multiple datasheets in Excel leading to improved information retrieval for research team

• Communicated with staff members regarding precise instructions and accurate formatting

• Responsible for administrative support such as scanning and filing confidential and sensitive research materials

Tutor for UCSD Early Academic Outreach Program at San Ysidro High School 08/10-06/11

• Assessed student needs and determined the appropriate resources for educational and personal achievement

• Tutored students on topics of mathematics, chemistry and history leading to improved academic performance

• Monitored the progress of several students through frequent meetings and group discussions on a weekly basis

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