Brandon

9/8/2015
Norwich, CT

Position Desired

Materials Engineering
Anywhere in the U.S.
Yes

Resume

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Resourceful Problem Solver: Well-built background in the principals, practices, and methods of engineering with ability to quickly grasp and creatively resolve challenges
• Broad Characterization Work: AFM (proficient), XRD, SEM, EDS, OES, TEM, FTIR, DSC, and light microscopy
• Specialized Disciplines: Extensive hands-on experience in heat treatment of alloys, Instron tensile equipment, failure analysis, metallographic preparation, processing of metals, ceramics, and polymers
• Experienced Communicator: Have given over 20 talks regarding school work and conducted research
• Project Management and Leadership: Oversaw project initiation, analysis, development of scope, and implementation of multi-phase online STEM education forum
• Web and Content Developer: Designed and coded high performance, responsive, multi-media website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL
• Computer Proficiencies: MATLAB, FEA, SPC, Javascript, MySQL, Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

EDUCATION
University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, December 2013
Educational highlights:
GPA - 3.32/4.00
Dean’s List – five semesters
Clubs:
Relay for Life – Fundraiser to Relay for Life for cancer research
Material Advantage – Mentor for incoming STEM freshmen

EXPERIENCE
IBM - Albany, NY
RIE Engineering Technician
June 2014 – June 2015
• Supported and maintained 23 (total) Lam Research (Kiyo Series) and Tokyo Electron (Telius & Tactras) etch tools
• Troubleshoot and resolved tool related errors using diagrams, plasma physics, and process results (SPC charts, error logs, process logs, tool GUI, wafer maps) to ensure continuous wafer production in fast paced environment dedicated to 7nm technology
• Initiated and developed a pass down system to track daily events, current tool status, and action plans to improve information flow to process engineers and managers
• Wrote and updated SOP tool documents for tool operators

STEMbuds.com - Virtual
Co-Founder, Coder, Content Generator
May 2013 – Present
• Designed, developed, and deployed online education forum for STEM students
• Champions of free, high-quality STEM education for all - content has been viewed in over 150 countries by a wide ranging demographic
• Utilized multimedia question and answer forum providing an innovative user experience
• Collaborated with co-founder to code entire frontend/backend with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL, writing over 10,000 lines of code
• Met weekly with co-founder, via international teleconference, to work on overall strategic planning, marketing/branding, cost evaluations, customer relations management, and the continual redesign, refinement, and enhancement of website
• Finalist in the 2014 Innovation Quest competition at UConn demonstrating ability to present desi...

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