Atiba J. Brereton atiba.brereton@gmail.com

Objectives:

To apply and further my knowledge in the field of Mechanical Design, while simultaneously advancing the goals and objectives of my employer(s).

Education: Howard University, Washington DC M.Eng.: Mechanical Engineering (Design and Manufacturing), July 2013 B.S.: Mechanical Engineering, May 2008, Cumulative GPA: 3.22 (Cum Laude)

Skills:

Engineering Applications: NX/ Unigraphics, SolidWorks, Nastran, Microsoft Office Visio Equipment: Dimension SST 1200es 3-D Printer with CatalystEX software

Denford VMC 1300 CNC Milling machine with VR Milling and QuickCAM PRO software

Certification: Certificate of Achievement - GO PLM Certification Exam for NX 8.5, July 2013 Certification Authority: Siemens PLM Global Opportunities in Product Lifecycle Management (GO PLM)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Howard University – Washington, District of Columbia Research/Teaching Assistant in the Department of Mechanical Engineering

Aug 2009 – Aug 2013

Created and conducted tutorials on the CAD software, NX, and lab equipment

Assisted with company-sponsored senior design projects, i.e. GM, Sandia National Labs

Assisted Product Data Management class with Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education (PACE) design projects

Proctored exams, quizzes and in-class assignments for Mechanical Design class

Maintained lab equipment, i.e. 3D printer, CNC milling machine and chemical bath

Taught the undergraduate courses Mechanical Design I & II (MEEG 310 & 311) during the 2012 Summer sessions

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory – Princeton, New Jersey Engineering Apprentice

June 2010 – Aug 2010

Created a Target Fixture Cooling System design of the Princeton University Extreme Materials (PU-X-MAT) Facility

Created dimensioned CAD drawings of DT Generator for medical isotope experiment

Designed a dimensioned floor-plan for an on-site nano-particles laboratory, using Microsoft Visio

Produced a dimensioned layout of Nd: YAG laser experiment, using Microsoft Visio Sprint Nextel Corporation – Reston, Virginia Network Engineer I

July 2008 – March 2009

Performed active/ non-active testing on 3G and 4G Network Components, supplied by external vendors

Compiled and submitted reports on the performance of these components during testing Sprint Nextel Corporation – Reston, Virginia Network Development Engineering Intern

June 2007 – Aug 2007

Designed a ladder rack attachment for new laboratory site using NX

Performed Frequency Response calculations on repeaters (device that re-transmits received signals) and calibrated attenuators (device that reduces the amplitude of the signal)

Pfizer Inc. – Terre Haute, Indiana Facilities Engineering Intern

May 2006 – Aug 2006

Assisted in the design of a new key access system for the Terre Haute Site using Keystone 600N

Studied, and became certified in Keystone 600N, at Stanley Best Security Solutions

Prepared and submitted a proposal for the above mentioned system

Conducted inventory and status checks on site equipment South West Regional Health Authority – San Fernando, Trinidad Engineering Intern

June 2005 – Aug 2005

Compiled a preventative maintenance schedule for hospital’s Machine Room Equipment

Assisted Senior Technicians with hospital equipment repairs and maintenance, i.e. HVAC, elevators, lighting fixtures

Conducted training on new hospital medical equipment for nursing staff

PROJECTS:

PACE Collaboration and Innovation Challenge, Researcher

May 2013 – July 2013

Managed a collaborative team of mechanical engineering and fine-arts students in the design of a future transportation system for the District of Columbia and environs

Analyzed design components in NX, aided by NX Nastran add-on

Presented report to PACE sponsors and judges

Alternative Walking Stick Base Design, CAD Designer Dec 2009 – Dec 2011

Collaborated on the design of a walking stick base in NX with graduate adviser, Dr. Grant Warner

Performed strength analysis on designs using NX, supported by analytical results

Produced physical models of design iterations using 3-D printer

Senior Project with General Motors (GM), Team Leader Sept 2007 – May 2008

Managed a collaborative team of mechanical engineering and fine-arts students in the designing of a car body compatible with the GM Skateboard Chassis

Designed and performed strength analysis on the car body in NX, aided by NX Nastran add-on

Utilized Gambit and FLUENT software to convert and simulate NX files to ascertain drag coefficient of the car body

Reported team’s progress to sponsors and faculty, in report and presentation format, during weekly meetings CONFERENCES:

2013 Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education (PACE) Forum – Pasadena, California Presenter

Presented, with the assistance of team members, Howard University’s winning entry to the Collaboration & Innovation Challenge on a multi-pronged solution to the traffic and congestion problem in Washington DC and its environs

2013 ConFABulation Symposium – Prince George’s Community College, Maryland Presenter

Presented and discussed the benefits of utilizing 3-D modeling software and printing as educational tools for pipeline development

2012 Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education (PACE) Forum – Shanghai, China Submitted work for presentation by Dr. Emmanuel Glakpe of Howard University

Created a presentation describing the use of PACE software in the design and analysis of an energy storage system (ESS) for a two-mode hybrid vehicle

Designed a poster describing the use of PACE software in the design and creation of a mail-opening device prototype for use by an individual with muscular dystrophy

2009 American Minorities In Engineering (AMIE) Conference – Howard University Presenter

Presented and discussed Howard University’s involvement in the EcoCAR Challenge, a three-year competition sponsored by the Department of Energy (DOE), General Motors (GM) and facilitated by Argonne National Laboratories (ANL), i.e. the conversion of a donated Saturn Vue crossover to a two-mode hybrid vehicle

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

The Cultural Academy for Excellence (CAFE), Tutor

March 2011 – Present

Prepare and teach lesson plans in Mathematics to Middle and High School students

Taught Language Arts to Middle and High School students

Initiated and assisted with FIRST Robotics Program (FIRST Lego League) at CAFE

Assisted in teaching chess to Elementary level students

Howard University Middle School for Math and Science (MS2), Mentor Jan 2013 – May 2013

Assisted two student-teams in the design and building of solar cars for the Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) competition

Created and conducted tutorials on the basics of NX

Dunbar Senior High School, FIRST Robotics Mentor Jan 2012 – May 2012

Compiled and managed a team of Howard University students for the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)

Assisted students and teachers in designing and building a basketball-shooting robot