Tony Tran

Recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Sacramento, California, United States

About

Recently graduated from California State University of Sacramento in Bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering. Have worked as a student assistant for California State University of Sacramento Biological Science at the green house maintaining care for plant specimens, prepping plant specimens for students and faculty laboratory classes and gave informational tour of the green house. Skills: • Self-motivated worker with the ability to work independently • Successfully able to work with groups to complete simple and complex projects • Able to evaluate the relevance, significance, and validity of data for incorporation into comprehensive reports • Computer skills: Solid Works, Matlab, Microsoft Software Office, • Able to competently operate the following machinery: Lathe, Drill press, Endmill, and Band Saw • Able to manually make composites for lightweight vehicle bodies • Completed Engineering Courses: Mechanical Engineering Sciences - Thermodynamics, Engineering Materials, Analytic Mechanics - Statics & Dynamics, Manufacturing Processes, Circuit Analysis, Mechanics of Materials, Corrosion and Wear, and Thermal Fluid Systems Accomplishments: Core team member of the first team from California State University of Sacramento to participate in the Shell Eco Marathon of the Americas. Worked as team to research, analyze, design, and manufacture a vehicle that was fuel efficient in the diesel category of the Shell Eco Marathon competition. The vehicle that was entered into the competition passed all qualifying inspections and was featured on the local FOX 40 new channel.

Experience

  • Student Assistant at CSUS Biological Science Department
    Apr 2016 - Jun 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Maintain daily care for over a hundred plant specimens, both exotic and domestic. • Prepare plant specimens for student and faculty laboratory classes. • Conduct informational tour for visiting students.

  • Shell Eco Marathon Senior Project at Project
    Sep 2016 - May 2017 · 9 mos

    Core team member of the first team from California State University of Sacramento to participate in the Shell Eco Marathon of the Americas. Worked as team to research, analyze, design, and manufacture a vehicle that was fuel efficient in the diesel category of the Shell Eco Marathon competition. The vehicle that was entered into the competition passed all qualifying inspections and was featured on the local FOX 40 new channel.

  • Lego Mindstorm Printer Project at Project
    Nov 2015 - Dec 2015 · 2 mos

    Programmed basic actions for Mindstorm robot to perform. Utilized Matlab software to design a Generated User Interface to run the program coded in the robot.

  • Small Steam Engine Project at Project
    Feb 2013 - May 2013 · 4 mos

    Built and tested a small steam engine for manufacturing process. Successfully handcrafted each individual part of the small steam engine to ensure the functionality of the final product.

  • Library Assistant at Florin High School
    Sep 2009 - Dec 2009 · 4 mos

    • Organized and distributed resource materials to students. • Responded to student inquiries regarding library materials. • Provided quality customer service to all library patrons. • Managed inventory on library materials