Roy Yap, EI
6244 Vermillion Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 931-6981 · royyap@cox.net


OBJECTIVE

To find a challenging career as a Mechanical Engineer, that will take advantage of my skills and expertise in a dynamic environment.


QUALIFICATIONS

- MS, BS in Mechanical Engineering
- Managing, creating and maintaining a Linnux web and ftp server for the Energy Conversion and Conservation Center (ECCC) web page, with 6 years self-taught html experience
- Hardware and software installation, trouubleshooting and network security implementation
- In depth understanding of client / indusstrial needs of an engineering picture database
- Directing, supervising, developing and ttraining ECCC staff on html picture database of engineering schematics
- Hands-on HVAC, fire safety and power disstribution experience as an intern
- Two years experience of ThermoFlow and GGE GateCycle power plant design and simulation software



WORK EXPERIENCE

Energy Conversion & Conservation Center (May 2002 – Present)
University of New Orleans
Research Engineer & IT Manager
- Responsible for current research on BIGCCC system and simulation of BIGCC power plant utilizing ThermoFlow and GateCycle software
- Calculation of mist cooling potential annd effects upon gas turbine for power augmentation purposes
- Training and managing junior research asssistants on research software ThermoFlow and GateCycle
- Implementing and maintaining ECCC web siite
- Team leader for developing and building  of a successful HTML picture database for Dynegy Corporation
- Cost effective planning and expansion off office technology and equipment
- General PC & peripheral troubleshooting,, networking and security implementation


Learning Resource Center & Instructional Media and Technology (Feb 1999 - Dec 2000)
University of New Orleans
Webmaster
- Managing, leading, and training web pagee team
- Maintenance, troubleshooting and verificcation of html links, images and updates

Valdun Engineering Consultants (Jan 1997 - Dec 1997)
Engineer Intern
- Performed AutoCAD drafting, HVAC ductingg analysis
- Learned and observed on-site installatioon of ducts and water chilled air conditioning systems
- Calculated heat load and / or total poweer consumption


TECHNICAL SKILLS


- AUTOCAD	
- ThermoFlow	
- GE GateCycle
- HTML	
- Microsoft Windows	
- Microsoft Office
- Visual Basic Applications	
- Fortran	
- Database
- Hardware & Software Installation	
- Networking & Troubleshooting	
- PC Security & Bug Fixing


EDUCATION

MS, Mechanical Engineering (December 2004) 
University of New Orleans
Thesis: Simulation of Low Caloric Value Fuel Fired GT in a Combined Cycle / Biomass Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Power Plant (BIGCC).
Additional Graduate Courses Taken: Engineering Management & Project Management

BS, Mechanical Engineering (May 2001)
University of New Orleans


AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

Louisiana Professional Engineering Licensing & Surveying (LAPELS)
(Engineer Intern / Engineer In Training)