Alex Broome
Playa Del Rey,California
Summary
Hands-on and inventive recent college graduate, focused on learning from senior engineering professionals, while seeking opportunities to further build upon classroom and industry experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Experimental Fluids/PIV Undergraduate Researcher
Loyola Marymount University
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Constructed and developed Particle Image Velocimetry testing setup
- Progressed SLA printing and curing methods for creating custom and transparent testing samples to meet key performance indicators
- Conducted relevant literature reviews for understanding PIV test methods and created concise reports detailing research progress for regular meetings
- Demonstrated time management skills while balancing multiple tasks including coursework, part-time employment, extracurricular activities alongside research responsibilities.
Lead Undergraduate Researcher
Loyola Marymount University
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed and refined testing protocols for 3D-printed AlSi10Mg alloys with Boeing material engineers
- Conducted extensive literature reviews to benchmark industry standards and guide experimental design
- Performed heat treatment, milling, and fatigue testing of AlSi10Mg samples, generating and interpreting complex data sets to evaluate material durability under various conditions.
- Analyzed raw fatigue data and samples to identify critical variables impacting material behavior, and synthesized the findings into concise reports
- Presented research outcomes at university-wide symposia, effectively showcasing the project's impact on aerospace innovation.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
RenalPro Medical
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Designed and implemented a UV light curing fixture, pneumatic assembly press, and polymer tube cutting fixture for a 510k cleared medical device
- Worked with engineers and technicians to design and develop manufacturing fixtures
- Worked with engineers and technicians to develop and improve medical device manufacturing processes in order to increase manufacturing throughput and reduce process variability
- Wrote and revised Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI’s), Equipment Specifications; trained technicians on the new and updated documents
- Used Solidworks to design components for 3D printing and full fixture assembly
- Prototyped next generation renal protection device components awaiting patent approval
- Upgraded and maintained 3D printers
- Revised and trained technicians on manufacturing process instructions.
Summer Intern
General Electric
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked with engineers and technicians in creating vacuum-bagged molds to then manufacturing components of wind turbine blades
- Fabricated and recreated scaled models of composite joints from engineering plans/drawings.
- Assisted engineers in prototyping and developing unique methods for curing and strengthening conductive spars for wind blades
- Worked with epoxy resins, fiber-glass, carbon fiber and all types of space grade materials regularly.
- Performed tensile and fatigue testing on various composite samples.
Education
Bachelors of Science And Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California05.2024
Skills
- Solidworks
- MATLAB
- Basic Machine Shop/CNC
- All forms of 3D printing
- Experimental design
- Quantitative Research
- Laboratory techniques
- Communication Skills
- Autodesk AutoCAD Experience
- Microsoft Office
Hobbies and Notable Aspects
- Pick-up soccer participant
- Invest, day trade, and learn about cryptocurrency
- Training for my first marathon
- Recently broke 90 in golf
- Dual- Citizenship (UK and US)
Timeline
Experimental Fluids/PIV Undergraduate Researcher
Loyola Marymount University
05.2024 - 06.2024
Lead Undergraduate Researcher
Loyola Marymount University
05.2023 - 07.2023
Mechanical Engineering Intern
RenalPro Medical
05.2021 - 08.2022
Summer Intern
General Electric
07.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelors of Science And Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Loyola Marymount University
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