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908.265.0779

Union, NJ
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EDUCATION

Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Additional Courses: Engineering Project Management, Product Development for Engineers
Honors: Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) President, Deans List

TECHNICAL
SKILLS

SolidWorks (Modeling, Simulation, Motion Study and PhotoView 360), Pro/ENGINEER, AutoCAD,
MATLAB, Simulink, 3D Printing, LabVIEW, ANSYS, Arduino, Microsoft Excel/Project

WORK
EXPERIENCE

January to June 2015

L-3 Communications Security & Detection Systems, Woburn, MA
Mechanical Engineering Co-op
Developed new line of roller/slide tables from concept to production using SolidWorks
Performed Finite Element Analysis using SolidWorks Simulation for a max 1620 Newton load
Reduced original cost by approximately 20% while refreshing design and improving functionality
Updated sheet metal parts and general assemblies for several baggage scanner product lines
Created component designs, system layouts, and production drawings using SolidWorks/AutoCAD

May 2016
GPA: 3.47

May to August 2014

Johnson & Johnson, Skillman, NJ
Global Technology Engineering Intern
Created test methods for new consumer product for performance under various stresses and humidity
Created prototypes using SolidWorks and a SLA 3D printer to confirm design of components
Validated new test methods by analyzing data for accuracy, precision and reproducibility
Determined the effect of consumer perception and product functionality based on gathered test data
January to May 2014
Stryker Orthopedics, Parsippany, NJ
Stryker MAKO Product Development Co-op
Updated knee implant designs to resolve clinical issues using patent searches and relevant studies
Performed virtual knee surgery using surgical alignment methods on imported CAD bones in Pro/E
Learned Pro/E surfacing, proper surgical techniques, and knee anatomy in two weeks
Documented design control and risk management (DFMEAs) for approval by the FDA
January to June 2013
Keurig, Incorporated, Burlington, MA
Brewer Engineering Co-op
Assisted in construction of stand using McMaster-Carr parts to test vent valves under high humidity
Analyzed machines sent from Quality and suggested future design improvements to team
Developed test method to find efficiency of an insulation vacuum layer for a cool-to-the-touch carafe
RELEVANT
PROJECTS

January to May 2016

Product Development Project: Cool Keeper, Boston, MA
Assisted in prototyping a backpack device that enables a mentally disabled teen who cannot sweat to
remain cool in the heat using evaporative cooling
Developed proper design requirements and specifications based on research and client feedback
Analyzed economic factors such as cost of goods (COGS) and profit and loss (P&L) statements
August to December 2015
Senior Project: Tractor Adapter, Boston, MA
Team Leader
Led team in developing a prototype adapter that enables an amputee to use a walk behind tractor
Managed timeline and budget in Microsoft Project and led group discussions to ensure efficiency
Visited client four times to ensure clarity of needs, functionality and feedback for final design
Designed upper arm compression pad of the adapter, focusing on safety, ventilation and ergonomics
Created SolidWorks animations of adapters mechanics and renderings for presentations and report
Obtained provisional patent entitled Two Lever Handlebar Adapter for Upper Extremity Amputee
January to June 2013
SASE National Design Competition: Stud-E, Boston, MA
Vice President
Assisted in the prototype design of Stud-E, a poor posture preventative device for studying
Presented design and marketability to panel of judges, winning 3rd of 15 northeast regional teams
Aided in coding Arduino software, wiring electronic components, and designing outer metal housing