SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Technical:
Lead engineer on numerous energy efficiency studies at higher education campuses throughout Southern California. Developed a computer program to calculate the anticipated annual energy usage of a building given a few weeks of energy usage data based on usage schedules and meteorological data. Lead software designer and software engineer on a real-time advertisement server for use with embedded multimedia devices. Created a MATLAB computer program to model photon, electron, and phonon propagation through nanoscale to bulk scale material systems. My research led to an experimental research project at U.C. Berkeley whose primary goal is to test the predictions made by my computer model. My research in nanoscale thermal rectification was the focus of an invited 30 minute presentation at the Material Research Society Spring 2009 Conference in San Francisco, CA. Created a Labview program to automate experimental testing with a vacuum cryostat chamber which included a 24 pin chip connector. The program controlled the temperature of the vacuum chamber in addition to a function generator, voltage generator, and current generator, while taking measurements through thermocouples, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to gradually sweep voltages or currents are record the chip outputs. Awarded the Dean’s Distinguished Fellowship from U.C. Riverside. Leadership:
Project Manager on over a dozen energy efficiency studies for higher education campuses. Every study finished ahead of schedule, under budget, and saved the client on average 20 - 40% on their electricity bill, annually. Led the U.C. Riverside human powered vehicle competition team to its first ever top 10 finish in the nation as the Project Director in the 2006-2007 academic year. I coordinated the entire design process, which consisted of 8 sub-system design teams and 40 students. Founded and organized the first ever U.C. Riverside human powered vehicle competition team for the ASME Human Powered Vehicle national collegiate design competition in the 2005-2006 academic year. I served as a Design Team Leader, leading 4 separate sub-system design teams (seat, steering, safety, and fabrication). Founded and played for the U.C. Riverside hockey team as a starting defensemen for 4 years. I helped the team to 4 consecutive finishes as a top 25 team in the nation and 2 consecutive conference championships. I also served the team as the Head-Coach for 3 years, the Goalie Coach for 4 years, and an Assistant Captain for 3 years. WORK EXPERIENCE
Project Engineer, November 2010 - September 2011
Confidential,Irvine, CA
Performed mechanical and controls energy efficiency testing on higher education campuses. Performed various project management duties, such as scheduling contractors and working with clients. Developed energy conservation measures for both mechanical systems and networked control systems. Wrote energy usage simulation tools and collaborating with the larger tool development team. Engineering Consultant, July 2009 - November 2010
Confidential,
Lead embedded software tester for home appliance energy efficiency device. Lead software and hardware prototype tester for airline centered multimedia device. Lead project liaison between supplier, developer, and client for airline centered multimedia device. Lead software prototype tester for fitness based multimedia device Lead designer and lead programmer on advertisement server for networked multimedia devices. Performed calculations to determine energy consumption of buildings. Created and updated electronic blueprints for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical system design. Graduate Researcher, April 2007 – June 2009
Confidential,Riverside, CA
Researched the possibility of thermal rectification caused by asymmetric quantum dots in semiconductors. Created MATLAB computer program to calculate heat transfer in semiconductors. Coordinated experimental procedures and micro-fabrication with professor and post-doctoral researcher. Assembled and verified performance of vacuum cryostat chamber from 77 K to 400 K (-321 to 260 degree F). In charge of purchase, assembly, and verification of laboratory equipment. Engineering Intern, July 2006 – April 2007
Confidential,Diamond Bar, CA
Designed HVAC systems for industrial, residential, commercial, and laboratory buildings. Used EnergyPro software to specify HVAC equipment to satisfy thermal loads. Created electronic blueprints from paper originals. EDUCATION
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Computer Experience
Laboratory Experience
Programming Languages: C++ (12 years) and
MATLAB (9 years)
Measurement Hardware: Digital multimeter, oscilloscope, function generator, and lock-in amplifier
Software: AutoCad, Labview, EnergyPro, Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, and COSMOSWorks FEM
Measurement Techniques: AC & DC measurements for voltage, current, resistance, and temperature
Methods: Monte Carlo Simulations, Ray Tracing, Linear Algebra, Numerical Methods
Vacuum Technology: Roughing & turbo pump, chamber & hardware to 10-6 torr, and liquid nitrogen
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