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PAVARA RANATUNGA

9134 Pannier Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (412) 865-7053 psr214923@gmail.com


www.pavararanatunga.weebly.com
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Expected Graduation
Bachelor of Science Aerospace Engineering May 2016
Minor Information Sciences and Technology (Aerospace Engineering)
Cumulative GPA 3.1/4.0
North Allegheny Senior High School Wexford, PA June 2012
Cumulative GPA 3.92 / 4.0
Participated in National Honor Society, Mens Tennis and Student Council

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant (TA) The Pennsylvania State University Jan. 2014 - Present
Course - Introduction to Engineering Design (H)
Responsible for overseeing a machine lab and a computer lab
Assist students as necessary; check students work is acceptable and accurate
Flight Design and Fabrication The Pennsylvania State University Aug. 2012 - Present
Designed and built an improved drivetrain system for a human-powered aircraft
Pedal-powered system that rotates propeller blades through a bicycle chain
Matched appropriate gear ratios for pilot power output to propeller revolution
Introduction to Engineering Design (H) - The Pennsylvania State University Jan. 2013 May 2013
Proposed plan to replace shower heads at Penn State
Reduce cost by $183,000 and save over 46 million gallons of water

LEADERSHIP
Penn State Lion Ambassador The Pennsylvania State University Jan. 2014 - Present
Responsible for promoting the university in various forms
Enhancing relationships between the students and alumni
President, Sri Lankan Student Association The Pennsylvania State University Aug. 2013 - Present
Liaison between the organization and Penn States Office of Student Activities
Team Leader, Fresh START Day of Service State College, PA Aug. 2013
Led a group of volunteers while taking part in community service

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)
SolidWorks
MatLab
Programming (C++, Java)

VOLUNTEER WORK
Northland Public Library Pittsburgh, PA 2008 - 2012
In charge of bookstore at local library for 2 hours every Saturday
Pittsburgh Buddhist Center Natrona Heights, PA 2006 - Present
Regular set-up / clean-up volunteer at monthly programs held throughout the year

OTHER
United States Citizen

Fluent English Speaker

Permitted to Work in US

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