Objective:
Seeking an entry level position where my BS in materials engineering and my research experience could be beneficial.
Education:
San Jose State University (SJSU) August 2009 - May 2012
B.S. in Materials Engineering with a minor in Philosophy GPA 3.19
The National Hispanic University August 2004 – May 2009
A.S. in Mathematics and Science GPA 3.60
Relevant Coursework: Mechanical behavior of materials, solar energy engineering, photovoltaic lab, XRD Lab, Intro to IC process design, SEM lab, AFM lab, electrical optical and magnetic properties of materials, metals and alloys, biomaterials, ceramics, polymers, and material selection and design.
Honors:
SJSU College of Engineering Scholarship recipient 2009-2012
Hispanic College Fund (HCF) Scholar 2011-2012
SJSU Chemical and Materials Engineering Department Service Award 2010-2011
Golden Gate Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers scholarship recipient 2010-2011
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholar 2008-2011
Latinos On the Fast Track scholar 2008-2009
Exxon-Mobil Scholarship recipient 2008-2009
Latino Peace Officer Association scholarship Recipient 2009
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarship recipient 2007-2008
LULAC National President Award 2007-2008
Commendation from the City of San Jose 2008
California LULAC State Director Award 2008
California LULAC Social Justice Award 2008
Commendation from Cruz Bustamante, Lieutenant Governor of California 2006
The National Hispanic University President’s List 2006
Silicon Valley Scholarship Recipient 2005
Skills:
Experience utilizing SEM, EDS, AFM, CMOS processing, plasma etching, wet-bench etching, photolitography and plasma sputterer. Experience in failure analisys and characterization. Proficient in Spanish and English. Competent in Microsoft and Mac operating systems.
Work Experience:
NIH’s Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program (SJSU) January 2011- May 2012
Research Apprentice
• Conducted an experiment involving thin film deposition of aluminum-silicon layers, and subsequent crystallization.
• Designed a research plan to investigate grain growth using aluminum-induced crystallization of amorphous silicon.
• Reviewed research, presented a project proposal and developed a project plan.
NIH’s Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) Program (SJSU) September 2009-December 2010
Research Apprentice
• Conducted a research project on composite materials concerning the incorporation of natural coconut shell waste materials in epoxy resin.
• Gathered relevant literature, developed and executed a research plan and presented the findings.
Cornell University, (LSAMP Program) New York June 2009-August 2009
Research Experience
• Assisted in conducting research on “Inertial Particle Dynamics In Turbulent-Laminar Mixing Layer.”
• Wrote abstract, research report, poster and delivered a presentation of experimental results.
Latino College Preparatory Academy Extreme science Program, San Jose August 2008 -June 2009
Tutor/Mentor
• Served as mentor of a group of students who were learning physics and applying their new skills and knowledge to build rockets in order to participate in a national rocketry competition.
• Taught building and design techniques and supervised the group.
NASA Ames Research Center April 2007 – September 2008
Intern at Life Sciences Data Archive (Code SCF)
• Initiated media migration effort, formatted and migrated old data files and videos to current formats; wrote media migration procedures and provided support to different members of Flight Systems Implementation Branch on a variety of projects. Presented media migration project to management at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
• Managed, formatted and archived data obtained from research done on space and on site; assisted on preparing hardware before space mission and after return, handled bio-specimens returned from space.
Activities:
Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE) ...
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