Bolanos Engineer
Efren Bolaños
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1605 Dakota St. El Paso TX 79930
Education
Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.33
University of Texas El Paso, 01/2018 – Current
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.00
University of Texas El Paso, 08/2013 – 12/2017
Research Experience
Lumbar disc replacement, 08/2017 – 12/2017
University of Texas at El Paso, Keck Center
Mentor/Project Leader: Cesar Adrian Terrazas Najera
Developed and tested replacement spine disk for patient diagnosed with spondylolisthesis
Learned medical terminology and medical laws and regulations
Developed a CAD Drawing of the disk
Tested design through Finite Element Analysis and a physical test using a compression test
Documented all progress in a design history file and presented final design to panel of surgeons
Presented prototype and results to committee of surgeons to discuss functionality and durability
Laser Targeting System, 01/2018 – 05/2018
University of Texas at El Paso
Mentor/Project Leader: Dr. Louis Everett
Designed a weapon system device using image processing
Created a small-scale gimbal to be used for a military drone to track a target using a built in camera
Coded the gimbal to move two motors in the pitch and yaw to position a laser on the preferred target
Live demonstrated targeting system for committee of mechanical engineers
GPS Mapping of University Campus, 08/2016 - 12/2016
University of Texas at El Paso
Mentor/Project leader: Dr. Michael Everett
Developed GPS program using Arduino software to map the university campus
Mapped building entrances and walkways using longitude and latitude coordinates
Implemented Graph Theory principles to calculate fastest route to each location
Created the code to implement these calculations into a GPS coordinate system
Tested and troubleshooted code
Pressure Relief System, 08/2016 – 11/2016
University of Texas at El Paso
Designed and developed a pressure release valve to open at 100 psi and close at 90 psi
Climbing robot, 08/2017 – 12/2017 (Senior Final Project)
University of Texas at El Paso
Project Leader?: Dr. Barry Benedict
Designed and programmed a robot to operate in water and sand and to climb steps to deliver a payload.
Work Experience
Technician (GS-04), 06/2018 – 09/2018
Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture
Sacramento Ranger District
Managed and designed grazing allotments for permittees
Planned, scheduled, and coordinated general maintenance, and major repairs on allotments
Directed collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits
Inspected grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance
Completed compliance forms daily of each allotment on quality of land, fencing and water supplies
Documented all compliance forms with photos of each allotment to ensure high quality for each permittee
Aided in wildlife surveys and data collection
Performed physical labor that included fixing fences, digging trenches, and driving heavy machinery
Facility Manager Assistant, 05/2015 - 01/2016
Student Recreation Center, University of Texas at El Paso
Monitored for safe and proper use of equipment
Scheduled student use of facilities
Maintained sanitary conditions of equipment and facilities
Assistant, 01/2012 - 12/2014
ABL Laundry, El Paso, TX
Cleaned sheets, towels, and other linen for local hospitals and clinics
Ironed, folded, and packaged linens for delivery
Assisted in the pickup and delivery of linen to hospitals
Maintained sanitary conditions of the laundry facility
Assisted in repair and maintenance of washing machines and dryers
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer at St. Patricks Church, Canutillo, TX
Assist with Sunday School classes
Decorate church for holiday events
Clean the church grounds and event hall
Perform heavy lifting and moving
Ran a booth at many of the church bazaar fundraisers
Performed as Jesus carrying a cross in a procession during week of Easter in 2016
Skills/Certifications/Memberships
Technical
Microsoft Office Suite to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Tableau
Matlab and Mathematica
AutoCAD and NX design software
Proficient use of Arduino software
Certifications
GOV Government Vehicle Driver’s Certification
Memberships
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2013-present
Efren Bolaños
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1605 Dakota St. El Paso TX 79930
Education
Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.33
University of Texas El Paso, 01/2018 – Current
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.00
University of Texas El Paso, 08/2013 – 12/2017
Research Experience
Lumbar disc replacement, 08/2017 – 12/2017
University of Texas at El Paso, Keck Center
Mentor/Project Leader: Cesar Adrian Terrazas Najera
Developed and tested replacement spine disk for patient diagnosed with spondylolisthesis
Learned medical terminology and medical laws and regulations
Developed a CAD Drawing of the disk
Tested design through Finite Element Analysis and a physical test using a compression test
Documented all progress in a design history file and presented final design to panel of surgeons
Presented prototype and results to committee of surgeons to discuss functionality and durability
Laser Targeting System, 01/2018 – 05/2018
University of Texas at El Paso
Mentor/Project Leader: Dr. Louis Everett
Designed a weapon system device using image processing
Created a small-scale gimbal to be used for a military drone to track a target using a built in camera
Coded the gimbal to move two motors in the pitch and yaw to position a laser on the preferred target
Live demonstrated targeting system for committee of mechanical engineers
GPS Mapping of University Campus, 08/2016 - 12/2016
University of Texas at El Paso
Mentor/Project leader: Dr. Michael Everett
Developed GPS program using Arduino software to map the university campus
Mapped building entrances and walkways using longitude and latitude coordinates
Implemented Graph Theory principles to calculate fastest route to each location
Created the code to implement these calculations into a GPS coordinate system
Tested and troubleshooted code
Pressure Relief System, 08/2016 – 11/2016
University of Texas at El Paso
Designed and developed a pressure release valve to open at 100 psi and close at 90 psi
Climbing robot, 08/2017 – 12/2017 (Senior Final Project)
University of Texas at El Paso
Project Leader?: Dr. Barry Benedict
Designed and programmed a robot to operate in water and sand and to climb steps to deliver a payload.
Work Experience
Technician (GS-04), 06/2018 – 09/2018
Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture
Sacramento Ranger District
Managed and designed grazing allotments for permittees
Planned, scheduled, and coordinated general maintenance, and major repairs on allotments
Directed collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits
Inspected grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance
Completed compliance forms daily of each allotment on quality of land, fencing and water supplies
Documented all compliance forms with photos of each allotment to ensure high quality for each permittee
Aided in wildlife surveys and data collection
Performed physical labor that included fixing fences, digging trenches, and driving heavy machinery
Facility Manager Assistant, 05/2015 - 01/2016
Student Recreation Center, University of Texas at El Paso
Monitored for safe and proper use of equipment
Scheduled student use of facilities
Maintained sanitary conditions of equipment and facilities
Assistant, 01/2012 - 12/2014
ABL Laundry, El Paso, TX
Cleaned sheets, towels, and other linen for local hospitals and clinics
Ironed, folded, and packaged linens for delivery
Assisted in the pickup and delivery of linen to hospitals
Maintained sanitary conditions of the laundry facility
Assisted in repair and maintenance of washing machines and dryers
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer at St. Patricks Church, Canutillo, TX
Assist with Sunday School classes
Decorate church for holiday events
Clean the church grounds and event hall
Perform heavy lifting and moving
Ran a booth at many of the church bazaar fundraisers
Performed as Jesus carrying a cross in a procession during week of Easter in 2016
Skills/Certifications/Memberships
Technical
Microsoft Office Suite to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Tableau
Matlab and Mathematica
AutoCAD and NX design software
Proficient use of Arduino software
Certifications
GOV Government Vehicle Driver’s Certification
Memberships
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2013-present