Resume Sample Senior Mechanical Engineering

1. Kapil Sample
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EDUCATION
Duke University, Durham, NC May 2015
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science; GPA: 3.34/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Mechanical Design, Heat and Mass Transfer, Structures and Properties of Solids,
Thermodynamics, Control of Dynamic Systems, Mechatronics, Analysis for Design, Fluid Mechanics
Computer Skills: Proficient in MATLAB, Maple, Solidworks, and SAS
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Spartan Building Company, Construction Intern, Madisonville, LA June-August 2014
• Gained insight into start-up culture through working with management team of 13 on a $1 billion data center project
• Collaborated with design engineers to update project drawings and specifications to match data from over 200 pre-bid
requests for information; monitored site safety; managed communication between the owner, design engineers, and
contractors
• Presented project overview and status update to CEO and 15-person audience at conclusion of internship
Magnetic Levitation Project, Control of Dynamic Systems Course, Duke University November-December 2013
• Created model using MATLAB’s Simulink program to simulate effect of PID controller in monitoring position of levitating
magnetic ball
• Selected as one of top 3 out of 13 groups; presented research findings to class
Pinewood Derby Project, Analysis for Design Course, Duke University April 2012
• Built racecar maximizing speed and efficiency based on Boy Scouts of America Pinewood Derby’s rules and requirements
• Utilized MATLAB to predict finish time of race car through the determination of the car’s theoretical equation of motion,
and measured and estimated specifications; prediction was accurate within 0.03 seconds
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bank One, Business Analyst Intern, Richmond, VA June-August 2013
• Developed a valuation model to be used to determine net present value for all decision-making programs for existing U.S.
credit card accounts; model expected to deliver value close to $50 million
• Utilized SAS and Excel to analyze data from over one million credit card accounts to develop recommendations for
modeling 8 revenue and expense drivers that were approved by model risk officer and implemented into the model
• Compared data from approximately 700,000 accounts to the model’s predicted values in out years by developing long-term
assumption recommendations for 2 of the largest revenue and expense drivers
• Shared PowerPoint of finals results with executive leadership during 1 hour presentation and Q&A session
Sioux Falls Track Club Youth Athletic Program, Cross Country Camp Coach, Sioux Falls, SD June-August 2011, 2012
• Coached 55 high school and middle school runners for the duration of the summer
• Communicated training schedules; taught and led running form drills; demonstrated team leadership by senior members of
cross country team
ATHLETIC & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Duke University
Division 1 NCAA Cross Country, Division 1 NCAA Track and Field August 2012-present
• Balance 20+ hours of training per week with schoolwork; received competitive athletic scholarship
• Participate in leadership workshops to understand how to motivate teammates and manage team conflict
• Represented Team USA at 2012 North American Central American Caribbean Championships in Trinidad; was first U.S.
finisher in the junior race
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee May 2013-present
• Serve as liaison between administration and team members to communicate issues relevant to the quality of experience of
student-athletes
• Co-organized inaugural end-of-year awards banquet for all Duke student-athletes in 26 varsity sports
E-Team Peer Advising August 2012-present
• Selected to serve as mentor for 10 freshmen engineering students
• Advise students on major selection, class schedule, and transition to college life
Roosevelt High School, Sioux Falls, SD
• 2011 All-American and 2010 state champion in 2-mile run