MICHAEL D'ABATE 279 Ranlo Ave. • Gastonia, NC 28054 • 706-348-3230 • mdabate3@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA ● B.S. Mechanical Engineering May 2016

WORK EXPERIENCE

KACO USA, Inc. Lincolnton, NC Process Engineer November 2016-Present KACO USA manufactures rubber seals for oil containment between rotating parts such as crankshaft bearings.

● Optimized inspection methods for rubber to metal bonding for better detection of failure and

reduced inspector fatigue.

● Constructed and configure PLC based testers of crankshaft bearing seals with adjustable

loading and temperature for dynamic testing in different applications

Sisk Concepts, Inc. Forrest Park, GA Design Engineer May 2016-June 2016 Sisk Concepts designs and installs custom machinery for manufacturing environments.

● Designed and modelled in SolidWorks a multi-directional conveyor system for a glass production facility

TexStar Midstream Services, LP San Antonio, TX Engineering Intern May 2014-August 2014 TexStar Midstream Services owned and operated over 550 miles of natural gas pipeline and treating and processing facilities.

● Utilized Aspen HYSYS to simulate processing plant modifications

● Optimized financial forms in Excel using Macros with Google Earth integration

Tie Down Engineering – Industrial Laser Solutions Division Atlanta, GA Laser Technician January 2013-December 2013 The ILS division of Tie Down Engineering provides cutting, forming, and plating operations for small to large scale production.

● Controlled an automated system for operating and material loading of a 5kW Trumpf fiber powered sheet laser

● Ensured the quality of parts cut by the laser and basic machine maintenance and calibration

Georgia Tech College of Sciences Machine Shop Atlanta, GA Shop Supervisor November 2012-December 2012 The Georgia Tech College of Sciences Machine shop provides Physics, Biology, and Chemistry students a shop in which to fabricate test equipment.

● Maintained the manual mill and lathe, drill press, and band saws

● Enforced safety regulations and offered fabrication advice to students using the machines

Downing Atlanta – Composites Division Chamblee, GA Carbon Fiber Fabricator May 2012-August 2012 Downing Atlanta's Composites Division fabricates molds and parts from fiberglass and carbon fiber for racing and other applications.

● Fabricated carbon fiber parts, wet and dry layups

ACTIVITIES _

Wreck Racing Atlanta, GA August 2009-May 2016 Wreck Racing designs and builds race cars to compete in the GRM $20xx challenge and the Ultimate Track Car Challenge.

● Electronics Lead from August 2010 until present, managed the implementation of custom

electronic engine controls on two engines, developing controls for a third

● Treasurer from October 2010 to October 2011, reorganized club finances and obtained over

$20,000 in funding from various sources

● President from October 2011 to October 2012, managed the building of a new competition car,

increased membership and public visibility of the club

Maker's Club at Georgia Tech Atlanta, GA May 2011-May 2016 The Maker's Club maintains and staffs the Invention Studio, an open-to-students workshop located in the MRDC.

● ULI – May 2011-Present, Responsible for the safety of users and maintenance of area.

● Intern - During the Spring of 2014, Studio improvement and new machine procurement

AWARDS

Best Mechanical Engineering Project Georgia Tech Capstone Design Competition – May 2016

SKILLS

Skills: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, G-Code, Matlab, MPLAB, EagleCAD, VBasic, Aspen HYSYS, Soldering,

Milling, Turning, MIG Welding, Stick Welding, Automotive Repair