Alvin Phan Resume
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Alvin Phan Resume

Alvin W. Phan
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EDUCATION

San Jos� State University May 2020
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.47
Relevant Coursework: Computer-Aided Design, Mechanics of Materials, Dynamics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Thermal System Design, Fluid Mechanics, Experimental Methods, Machine Shop Safety, Introduction to Materials, Manufacturing Processes, Dynamic System Vibrations, Fundamentals of Mechatronics

SKILLS

CAD (Certified SolidWorks Associate in both Mechanical Design and Simulation, PTC Creo), Thermal Design, MS Office - Excel, Word, Outlook, GD&T, Soldering, Machine tools, C programming, Arduino IDE, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Data Acquisition, Engineering Reports

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Modular Structural System for Solar Panel Installation, Senior Design Project
� Designed solar panel roof structure with SolidWorks and built prototype for patent holder to eliminate drilling of roofs during installation in a team of 5.
� Analyzed stress on structure based on wind load using SolidWorks Simulation and assisted team members in performing wind tunnel testing to determine uplift forces.

Heat Sink Optimization, Thermal System Design Project
� Worked in a team of 4 to optimize the number of fins and spacing of a heat sink by analyzing a given set of dimensions and conditions and comparing the results between the original and optimized heat sink.
� Utilized ANSYS Workbench to make simulations showing temperature and heat flux distributions.

Hall Sensor Tachometer, Experimental Methods Project
� Designed a tachometer in a team of 4 by using a hall sensor to read the RPMs of a motor shaft.
� Implemented LabVIEW to read sensor data and create a VI to display RPMs and confirmed accurate readings based on data sheet of the motor and power supply voltage.

Automated Locking Safe, Fundamentals of Mechatronics Project
� Built a prototype in a team of 4 an affordable, secure, and portable box that could be locked and unlocked automatically through the use of an RFID reader and a proximity ID key.
� Utilized an Arduino microcontroller to configure components and coded a program to a card using the RFID module.

Posture Fixing Chair, Mechanical Engineering Design Project
� Led a team of 4 to design a chair attached with a four-bar linkage using SolidWorks.
� Constructed a prototype with common machine shop tools for a demonstration video to show functionality and to explain the working principle of the designed mechanism.

Backpack Hanger, Machine Shop Safety Project
� Safely operated a drill press, lathe, and vertical mill to construct and assemble a backpack hanger.
� Used SolidWorks to draft 2D part drawings of each individual part of the assembly in accordance to GD&T standards.

JOB EXPERIENCE

Seasonal Warehouse Team Member | Amazon | Milpitas, CA November 2020 � December 2020
� Provided outstanding service in a warehouse environment and completed multiple assigned duties by management in a timely manner to meet expectations and deadlines.
� Worked safely and promoted safety protocols throughout the facility.
� Utilized a smartphone to scan bar codes, check for order quality, and stow inventory.