Kenny_Tran_CV
Kenny Tran
Westminster, CA •------------ • ------------
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.16
California State University, Fullerton Graduation: May 2020
SKILLS
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook
Google Docs Google Sheets Google Slide Oracle Agile
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES Irvine, CA August 2019 – May 2020
R&D Team Lead for Senior Capstone Project
Led a team of 4 individuals to investigate various materials (rubbers, gels, foam, etc.) that replicate specific mechanical properties of the human heart wall
Coordinated weekly meetings between the team and essential contacts (i.e. professors, suppliers, industry representatives) to reinforce project direction and bolster transparent communication
Compiled and analyzed over 60 sets of data to reduce variability, generate graphs, and validate the similarities between materials and heart wall to ensure statistically significance
CADENCE AEROSPACE Anaheim, CA May 2019 – April 2020
Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Generated and enhanced over 200 controlled documents (i.e. manufacturing procedures, engineering masters) for machinists to successfully mitigate manufacturing errors
Updated, logged, and tracked hundreds of manufacturing specifications within database to provide all departments with the most up-to-date records
Interfaced with machinists, assemblers, and inspectors to gather inputs about manufacturing processes and implement methods of improvement
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete a multitude of projects in a meticulous, yet timely manner
QUANTUM AUTOMATION Anaheim, CA April 2018 - January 2019
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Manufactured electro-mechanical control panels for Cryotherapy, smart coffee roaster, and medical machines by utilizing typical shop tools (power drills, wire crimpers, soldering iron, etc.)
Performed hands-on quality testing on control panels by utilizing electrical and mechanical equipment to ensure compliance with customers’ standards
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
TABU SHABU Costa Mesa, CA March 2019 – October 2019
Midhouse Staff
Served on a team of 6 to accommodate over 180 patrons per day while ensuring maximum customer satisfaction
Efficiently managed the restaurant seating arrangements to expedite turnover rates and increase store profits
GYU-KAKU JAPANESE BBQ Huntington Beach, CA December 2016 – November 2017
Food Runner
Maintained exceptional customer service in a fast-paced and high-intensity work environment throughout the entirety of the 6+ hour shifts
Memorized an extensive Japanese menu, ingredients, and cooking instructions of each cut of meat to communicate safe consumption of food to patrons
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Mechanical Engineers August 2019 – May 2020
Sigma Pi Fraternity January 2017 – March 2019
Kenny Tran
Westminster, CA •------------ • ------------
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.16
California State University, Fullerton Graduation: May 2020
SKILLS
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook
Google Docs Google Sheets Google Slide Oracle Agile
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES Irvine, CA August 2019 – May 2020
R&D Team Lead for Senior Capstone Project
Led a team of 4 individuals to investigate various materials (rubbers, gels, foam, etc.) that replicate specific mechanical properties of the human heart wall
Coordinated weekly meetings between the team and essential contacts (i.e. professors, suppliers, industry representatives) to reinforce project direction and bolster transparent communication
Compiled and analyzed over 60 sets of data to reduce variability, generate graphs, and validate the similarities between materials and heart wall to ensure statistically significance
CADENCE AEROSPACE Anaheim, CA May 2019 – April 2020
Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Generated and enhanced over 200 controlled documents (i.e. manufacturing procedures, engineering masters) for machinists to successfully mitigate manufacturing errors
Updated, logged, and tracked hundreds of manufacturing specifications within database to provide all departments with the most up-to-date records
Interfaced with machinists, assemblers, and inspectors to gather inputs about manufacturing processes and implement methods of improvement
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete a multitude of projects in a meticulous, yet timely manner
QUANTUM AUTOMATION Anaheim, CA April 2018 - January 2019
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Manufactured electro-mechanical control panels for Cryotherapy, smart coffee roaster, and medical machines by utilizing typical shop tools (power drills, wire crimpers, soldering iron, etc.)
Performed hands-on quality testing on control panels by utilizing electrical and mechanical equipment to ensure compliance with customers’ standards
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
TABU SHABU Costa Mesa, CA March 2019 – October 2019
Midhouse Staff
Served on a team of 6 to accommodate over 180 patrons per day while ensuring maximum customer satisfaction
Efficiently managed the restaurant seating arrangements to expedite turnover rates and increase store profits
GYU-KAKU JAPANESE BBQ Huntington Beach, CA December 2016 – November 2017
Food Runner
Maintained exceptional customer service in a fast-paced and high-intensity work environment throughout the entirety of the 6+ hour shifts
Memorized an extensive Japanese menu, ingredients, and cooking instructions of each cut of meat to communicate safe consumption of food to patrons
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Mechanical Engineers August 2019 – May 2020
Sigma Pi Fraternity January 2017 – March 2019