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525 Manor View Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37923
423-691-8178
Education Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering Atlanta, GA
Candidate for Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering June 1995
Thesis Topic: Passive Control for a Trajectory Enhancing Robot GPA: 3.7/4.0
Cornell University, College of Engineering Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering May 1993
Relevant Advanced Kinematics and Dynamics, Vibrations, Microprocessors, Industrial Robotics, Flexible Automation,
Coursework Feedback Controls, Digital Controls, Mechanical Design, Design for Manufacturing, Electrical Systems.
Specialized Computer Programming: C/C++, Pascal, BASIC. Operating Systems: UNIX, DOS, Macintosh.
Skills Hardware/Software Interfacing. Verbal and Oral Communication, Presentations.
Experience Georgia Institute of Technology 9/93 - Present
Graduate Research Assistant Atlanta, GA
Responsible for the development of a passively controlled manipulator for surgical applications. Tasks include hardware and software configuration, setup, and calibration, as well as implementation of a personal computer- based data acquisition system and controller code written in C++. Research and Experimental results will be published and presented as the Master*s Thesis.
Corning, Inc. Summer 1994
Die Manufacturing Engineer Corning, NY
Responsible for plant and laboratory equipment upgrade projects. Provided equipment specifications, manufacturing cost/capacity models, and actual installation. Responsible for capital appropriation. Provided layout drawing for die manufacturing shop.
Corning, Inc. Summer 1993
Mechanical Engineer Corning, NY
Investigated the viability of the "batch agglomeration" manufacturing process. Performance evaluation of batch production, glass melting, and glass quality. Incorporated load cells into design of structural support
of 4-ton batch mixer. Produced plant equipment SOP. Supervised small scale construction projects.
Hewlett Packard Company Summer 1992
Research & Development San Diego, CA
Surveyed and performed cost-reduction projects. Re-designed functional part of plotter including performance testing, manufacturing studies, cost analysis, and vendor contracting.
Hewlett Packard Company Summer 1991
Materials Engineer San Diego, CA
Investigated, Tested, and Qualified a replacement adhesive for a government banned substance used in printer/plotter manufacturing. Produced 70 page training/reference manual for an HP patented manufacturing process. Manual has since been transcribed for employee training in Spain.
Honors GEM Foundation Masters Fellowship 1993-1994. Georgia Tech Graduate Teaching Assistantship, 1993-1994.
Organizations American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Black Graduate Student Association - University Relations Chair;
& Activities National Society of Black Engineers - President, Cornell University Chapter, 1992-1993.