Tallahassee, FL (2001 - present)
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Assist in the planning and maintenance of a state-of-the-art facility for testing of electric motors and electrical systems. Participate in the installation, set-up, and testing of prototype equipment and system architectures.
� Develop, install, and maintain adequate cooling, controls, and auxiliary systems for the research test center.
� Cost-justify and purchase necessary equipment for CAPS facility.
� Communicate user needs to architects and other building contractors to provide sufficient testing capability to researchers.
� Work closely with electrical engineers, controls system engineers, and technicians to provide reliable power to test systems as well as lab spaces.
Cairo, GA (1998 - 2001)
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Managed a variety of projects directed toward the improvement of bearing quality and manufacturing productivity. Areas of expertise and accomplishments include:
� Researched, purchased, and installed a DNC system for loading and saving CNC programs onto Cincinnati and Mazak 4-axis turn/mill centers.
� Implemented a system using ProEngineer CAD, ProManufacture CAM.
� Developed inspection techniques using vision systems and optical comparators.
� Assisted in the development of cellular manufacturing techniques for improved productivity.
� Improved ergonomics of manufacturing operations to reduce injuries and improve operator effectiveness.
� Prepared a variety of capital expenditure requests for investments in improved manufacturing equipment and processes.
Florida A&M University (1998/2001*)
BS Mechanical Engineering
NSBE - National Society of Black Engineers
SME - Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Highly experienced in the use of various software packages including, most Microsoft Office programs, MathCad, AutoCad, CorelDraw, StatGraphics, and ProEngineer(18.0 - 2000i2). Skilled Internet user, and familiar with operating systems including NT, 98, and 2000.
� Auditing Introduction to the Design & Analysis of Control Systems Class
� Managing for Quality
� Project Management
� Time Management
� Manufacturing Engineering Training Program
� Mazatrol T-Plus Programming for SQTMS Lathes
� ProManufacture 3-dimensional Computer Aided Manufacturing
� ProEngineer Computer Aided Design
� Predator DNC (Direct/Distributed Numerical Control) set-up and installation
� Mazatrol programming for Mazak CNC Machines
� G-Code programming
� Mazak T-Plus Controllers and Cincinnati 850SX controllers for 4-axis turn/mills
� Acme Gridley Screw Machine set-up and operation