Resume 2016 Fall
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Derek W Wheeler 6 W Ingle Dr. Unit B Glen Carbon, IL 62034 309-275-6513 [email protected] Objective To align my experience and knowledge with initiatives in the mechanical engineering field. Qualifications Relevant Coursework Completed: gas dynamics, vehicle dynamics, heat transfer, fracture mechanics Self-Taught: aerodynamic analysis, CFD software Past: modeling dynamic systems, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and materials engineering Relevant Experience Lead aerodynamicist of the school’s formula SAE team. On my own time, learned about aerodynamic analysis over the summer of 2015 while taking two classes and working 30 hours a week Visited South Korea for two weeks with 5 other American students to learn about CAD software and work with 10 other Korean students. Knowledge and experience of Star CCM+, OpenFOAM and ANSYS CFX CFD software, Autodesk, EES, Solidworks, NX 8.0, Abaqus, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Microsoft Office Certified Master Service Technician by Briggs & Stratton engine company Undertook a complete motorcycle restoration on my own Education Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville (SIUE) Edwardsville, IL Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering Expected : December 2016 GPA: 3.1 Heartland Community College Bloomington, IL Associate’s of Engineering GPA: 3.7
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Derek W Wheeler 6 W Ingle Dr. Unit B
Glen Carbon, IL 62034309-275-6513
To align my experience and knowledge with initiatives in the mechanical engineering field.
QualificationsRelevant Coursework
Completed: gas dynamics, vehicle dynamics, heat transfer, fracture mechanics Self-Taught: aerodynamic analysis, CFD software Past: modeling dynamic systems, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and materials engineering
Relevant Experience Lead aerodynamicist of the school’s formula SAE team. On my own time, learned about aerodynamic analysis over the summer of 2015 while taking
two classes and working 30 hours a week Visited South Korea for two weeks with 5 other American students to learn about CAD software
and work with 10 other Korean students. Knowledge and experience of Star CCM+, OpenFOAM and ANSYS CFX CFD software, Autodesk,
EES, Solidworks, NX 8.0, Abaqus, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Microsoft Office Certified Master Service Technician by Briggs & Stratton engine company Undertook a complete motorcycle restoration on my own
EducationSouthern Illinois University of Edwardsville (SIUE) Edwardsville, ILBachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering Expected : December 2016
GPA: 3.1
Heartland Community College Bloomington, ILAssociate’s of Engineering GPA: 3.7
Work ExperienceResearch and Development Intern at Gardner Denver (May-August 2016)
1. Assembled two data acquisition computer cabinets (approximately $40k per unit)2. Conducted both sound intensity and 9 point parallel piped sound testing3. Designed new blower test stand mounting points and conducted a CFD analysis on the stand
Yard Worker at RP Lumber (June-August 2015)1. Assisted customers with loading and unloading construction materials at the yard2. Helped with drywall carries for customer house deliveries
Small Engine Parts and Repair Technician for Blain’s Farm & Fleet (2013-2014):1. Diagnosed and repaired a wide variety of Outdoor Power Equipment2. Organized inventory and helped to produce more efficient work systems for unit repairs3. Developed and implemented a formal training program for new technicians
Honors Prior member of the Phi Theta Kappa organization for community colleges Deans List (4 semesters at HCC)
