EDUCATION__________________________________________________________________________________
Currently in final semester of a 5-year dual degree program combining liberal arts and engineering
Columbia University, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering: September 2004 - Present
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, GPA 3.4/4.0, May 2006
Oberlin College: September 2001 - May 2004
B.A., Physics, GPA 3.1/4.0, May 2006
WORK EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________________________________
United Nations Development Program (UNDP) International Energy Management and Policy Workshop
Technical Consultant: January – May 2005
· Developed a financial model for the UNDP and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to determine the cost of implementing energy-related Millennium Development Goals using Senegal as a case study
Columbia University Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Project
Team Leader: November 2005 – May 2006
· Designed, built and tested an economical Straight Vegetable Oil (SVO) diesel engine modification kit for application in India and Sub-Saharan Africa using “Listeroid” engine and Jatropha seed oil
UN Millennium Village Project, Columbia University Earth Institute, Energy and Transportation Division
Research Assistant: September 2004 – May 2006
· Created and adapted economically and environmentally sustainable technologies for use in developing countries
using Sauri, Kenya, and Koraro, Ethiopia as initial Millennium Project test villages
-Millennium Village Vehicle: Researched modifications to 4WD vehicles for transportation, and energy use
-Millennium Village Lantern: Designed, built and tested low cost rechargeable lanterns
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Soft Physics Group,
Center for Science and Engineering Education Fellow: June - August 2005
· Studied particle collision data from the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) for evidence of quark gluon plasma
New York Kaplan Educational Services
Teacher: October 2004 - February 2005
· Planned and taught lessons for 6th grade students in NYC's after school academic development program
ARUP Consulting Engineers, Cambridge, MA Office
Green Building Engineering Intern: January - February 2004
· Assessed various mechanical, electrical, structural, and HVAC problems and failures at construction sites
Self-Employment: Summers 2001 - 2004
· General Contractor: performed general construction, painting, plumbing, carpentry, and landscaping
· Automotive and Naval Mechanic: purchased damaged and unusable vehicles, repaired and re-sold them for profit
West Marine, Braintree, Massachusetts: March 2000 - August 2004
Sales Associate·
Part-time during high-school and college, assisted customers in solving boating maintenance and repair problems
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS__________________________________________________________________
Society of Automotive Engineers Club, Columbia University: September 2004 - Present
Member of a competitive formula-one inter-collegiate race team: designed and crafted body, front and rear suspension system; welded and machined frame; aided in design/construction of many other systems.
Sports: Columbia Club Hockey (2004-present), Oberlin Varsity Lacrosse, Oberlin Club Hockey (2001-2004)
General: Guitar, Drums, Painting, Sculpting, Sailing, Skateboarding, Hiking/Camping, Rock-climbing
SKILLS____________________________________________________________________________________
Computer: Microsoft Office, Pro/Engineer Wildfire, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, MatLab, Mathmatica, G-Code
Craftsman: Metalworking/Machining, Engine Mechanics, Steel and Aluminum Welding, Fiberglass/Composite Construction, Electrical Circuitry, Woodworking, and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Mill Operation |
