NICHOLAS PRZYBYSZ, M.S Longmont, CO 80504 | (719) 659-5399 | Nick.Przybysz@gmail.com | Linkedin.com/in/nicholas-przybysz-50b63632

O V E R V I E W Mechanical Engineer with Masters in Material Science seeking a hands-on managerial position in composite design or R&D engineering. Experienced with large companies as well as small startups. Key skills and certifications: Mechanical and Composite Engineering Secret Security Clearance (2007-2012) Composite layup designs Mold development

MIG and TIG welding Large Machinery Operation High Mechanical Aptitude Solid Modeling, drawing, GD&T in Soldiworks and ProE/Creo 3D Printing

Fork lift certified NRA Range Safety Officer Explosives Safety Handler

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E COLORADO WATERJET COMPANY Loveland, CO Machine Operator 2016 – Present • Increased efficiency in staging and cutting of various metal materials SMALL BEGINNINGS/ANGEL ARMOR (FORMERLY EBS CARBON) Ft. Collins, CO Lead Engineer for R&D, Product Development Engineer 2009 – 2016 • R&D team leader who was responsible for taking armor ideas from concept through to commercialization, taking into account market competition, end cost goals, and margins • Collaborated with marketing and business development teams to understand best how to support their needs Developed novel custom hard and soft ballistic solutions for vehicle and body applications based on consumer needs • Built and ran Ballistic Test Lab to perform Ballistic Limit and Backface Deformation Testing • Lead and completed $500K military contract for Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (TALOS) EBS CARBON Boulder, CO Shop Manager • Oversaw and managed all steps of composite fabrication including mold construction, layup methods, autoclave runs and final processing for products ranging from sports equipment used by Olympians and professional skiers to Formula 1 racing to super bikes as well as aerospace • Developed 3d composite ballistic structural armor solutions for LifePort Interiors and DeadStop Shields • Developed time saving approaches to increase product production rate by 75% Vestas Wind Systems Louisville, CO Intern/Mechanical Design Engineer 2011 – 2012 • Material Science internship from May to December of 2011 • Created parts, drawings, and final documentation for brackets and hose routing in globally used ProE assemblies • Composed technical documentation leading to cost effective product sourcing • Assisted in development of new wind turbines (V164) and Fire Protection Systems • Designed repair processes and work documentation for composite fatigue cracking and hole damage associated with nacelles While Attend College: A.Finkle & Sons Chicago, IL Metallurgical Lab Technician Summer 2008 • Conducted metallurgical QA tests on steel before being released to ship to the customer • Gained proficiency in preparing samples for microcleanliness, etching, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) Northrop Grumman Shriever AFB, CO Space Test & Engineering Contract(STEC) Intern 2007 • Created databases to statistically analyze and detect Space Weather events • Participated in Ground System support for Space Shuttle launch and landing • Gained familiarization with Satellite Operations, satellite contacts and support

NICHOLAS PRZYBYSZ, M.S Longmont, CO 80504 | (719) 659-5399 | Nick.Przybysz@gmail.com | Linkedin.com/in/nicholas-przybysz-50b63632

Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL Teaching Assistant for Dr. Sheldon Mostovoy 2007-2008 • Lectured and executed material property lab (torsion, fracture, impact, Instron) • Gained hands on experience with modern and older style material testing equipment E D U C A T I O N UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, BOULDER Boulder, CO Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science Focus 2008-2011

Coursework: o Engineering Analysis o Solid Mechanics o Material and Chemical Structures o Material Science-Behaviors of materials o Intro to Polymers o Introduction to Nanoscience o Mechanical Behaviors of Materials o Mechanics of Soft Materials o Sustainable Energy

ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Chicago, IL B.S. in Mechanical Engineering 2005-2008 Leadership:

o Deans List Award (2005) o Camras Heald Scholarship o TA for Mechanics of Materials Course o Founder of IIT Dance Club o Winner of Pumpkin Launcher competition. InterProfessional Projects: o Designing and building prototypes to assist blind athletes Pool lane lines for blind swimmers. Conducted tests with local school for blind children o Improving manufacturing process controls for heat treating steel Program to optimize the space in heat treatment ovens to improve material throughput o Developing affordable solutions in water filtration, cooking, and food storage for the Worlds rural poor Program to optimize the space in heat treatment ovens to improve material throughput

Researched different oven designs and conducted empirical tests on different “rocket stove” designs to determine the best one to make based on limited materials found in the area of focus P E R S O N A L

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