Adam Paul330 Ophelia St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213paul.m.adam1@gmail.com / amp200@pitt.edu(617)-548-4381

Education

University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering Credits Completed by Graduation: 125 Anticipated Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Overall GPA: 3.1 Swanson School of Engineering Dean’s Honor List (GPA > 3.25) 4 out of last 5 semesters

Mechanical Design 1,2 Statics & Mechanics of Materials 1,2 Heat & Mass Transfer Dynamic Systems Mechanical Measurements 1,2 Applied Engineering Simulation in Design Rigid Body Dynamics Intro & Applied Fluid Mechanics Intro & Applied Thermodynamics Senior Design Project Electro-Mechanical Sensors & Actuators Electrical Circuits

Relevant Experience / Work

RedZone Robotics, Pittsburgh, PA Mechanical Engineering Co-op (Jan 2016 - May 2016)

- Worked in Robotic design team to identify and solve design problems for current fleet of robots - Integrated SLAM technology with current platforms - Developed proprietary IMU technology - Designed platform for new class of mapping equipment - Hands on manufacture of components not requiring CNC machines

University of Pittsburgh Formula SAE Lead Aerodynamic Design Engineer (July 2013 - Jan 2016)

- Served as lead technical researcher for the aerodynamics department - Designed aerodynamic structures, mounts, and molds.- Performed fluid analysis on a variety of aerodynamic features- Performed structural analysis on brackets, fixtures & wing internals.- Performed dynamic vehicle simulation to determine desired lift and drag characteristics. - Hands on manufacture of structural aerodynamics components using carbon fiber and fiberglass composites. - Wrote tire data analysis program- Developed and maintained professional relationships with company sponsors.- Improved analytical problem and conflict resolution skills within a larger group.- Improved leadership, organizational, public speaking, and verbal/written communication skills.

Ansys Inc., Canonsburg, PAProduct Testing Engineering Co-Op (August 2014 - Jan 2015) - Worked to ensure simulation accuracy and efficiency for a series of verification test. - Improved knowledge of simulation setup and finite element processes. - Improved knowledge of computational resources, cluster usage, and programing.

Curtiss-Wright Flow Control at EMD, Cheswick, PA Defense Product Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op (Jan 2014 – May 2014)- Designed lifting fixtures and performed structural analysis.- Wrote Matlab code for defining bearing pad curvature - Created tool drawings from 3D CAD models.- Consulted design engineers on manufacturing changes

Swanson Center for Product Innovation (August 2013 – Jan 2014), Pittsburgh, PA-Helped design groups redesign their products so that they can be manufactured.

Relevant Skills

Design / Computer Skills Manufacturing Skills- SolidWorks CAD CFD FEA PDM - Composite structure production- ANSYS Workbench - Knowledge of CNC mill and lathe processes

Thermal & Structural FEA - Capable of simple manual lathe & mill partsFluids CFX, Fluent

- MatLab Programing Language (Python, C+, HTML) - Microsoft Office package - Oracle Tracking Manager