Kien Truong 1089 23rd Ave SE

Minneapolis, MN 55414

763-267-3743

truon194@umn.edu

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Expected May 2019

College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Cumulative GPA: 3.3

Coursework: Statics and Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Deformable Body Mechanics Material

Science, C++ Programming, Intro to Mechanical Construction, and High-Powered Rocketry

Skills

Languages: C++

Software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PTC Creo, Mathematica, Matlab, Cura 3D

Printing Slicing Software, Makerbot Desktop

Machinery: Band saws, Drill Press, Table Saw, Radial Arm Saw, Surface Grinder, Rotary Power

tool, 3D printer

Laboratory Techniques: Acid/base titration, solubility tests, flame tests, computer probes

(electrical, spectroscopy, temperature, conductivity), and compound synthesis.

Experience

Student Lab Assistant February 2017 - Present

Anderson Design Lab; Minneapolis, MN

Troubleshoot 20 machines inside the lab such as laser cutters, and 3D printers

Assist students with using the lab equipment

Create training modules to help people use the equipment

Projects

Solid-Fueled Rocket Project, High-Powered Rocketry September 2015 - December 2015

Led a team of 3 students to construct a rocket capable of reaching a least 4000 feet and

deploying two separate parachutes at different altitudes safely

Researched different rocket materials and simulated rocket trajectory

Presented construction results and rocket post-flight analysis to 40 students an instructor

Compiled reports at various stages of construction and on flight readiness

Random Distribution Machine September 2016- December 2016

Construct a robot that randomly distributed skittles into one of 5 containers

3D printed each individual part with the use of Cura 3D printing software

Construct an electronic subsystem with an Arduino Uno microcontroller

Presented the robot at a public demonstration to hundreds of

Activities

Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fall 2015 - Present

Member, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Fall 2016 - Present