tir38

Jason Atwood

151 Mangum St SW
Atlanta, GA, 30313
(404) 423-3140
jwatwood@gmail.com

http://tir38.com

Objective:
To obtain a mechanical engineering position in a small customer-focused design firm.

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 5/2005
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
Concentrating on robotics and mechanical control systems
Major GPA: 3.0

Study Abroad Program 8/2004 – 12/2004
Georgia Tech Lorraine, Metz, France

Experience:
Research Technician 2/2009 – 11/2009
Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access,
Georgia Tech, Atlanta
• Designed and fabricated custom medical devices
• Managed and organized a 3,400 square feet prototyping shop
• Instructed eight undergraduate students about machine design
• Coordinated my time to balance work load from four project managers

German CAD Translation 9/2005 – 3/2007
Independent Contract, Atlanta, GA
• Interpreted German technical schematics and terminology
• Rapidly constructed detailed Solidworks 3D models from 2D blueprints
• Worked unsupervised through exclusively web-based communication
• Cataloged and organized periodic design revisions

Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant 5/2004 – 10/2005
National Reconnaissance Office Grant, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA
• Researched micro-actuation of large space-based telescope mirrors
• Designed and updated computer based thermal model with ANSYS software
• Prepared and presented weekly project status reports to professor
• Submitted results to sponsor for evaluation and construction

Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite
Open Office Suite
AutoCAD 2D + 3D
SolidWorks
ANSYS FEA: user interface and command line programming
Matlab
Simulink
Windows XP
Debian Linux

Activities:
Amateur cyclist at the East Point Velodrome (2008)
Volunteer at the Georgia Aquarium (2008-2009)

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