Michael Trey Penninger
Industrial Engineer
Orlando,FL
Summary
Industrial Engineer applying simulation and process analysis to improve throughput, quality, and decision making. Builds discrete-event simulations for operational scenarios, then uses findings to streamline workflows and reduce wasted effort. Supports technical documentation and automation efforts that help teams standardize work across changing processes.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Simulation Analyst
Engineering Industries Excellence
2 2023 - Current
- Spearheaded efforts to migrate existing systems onto cloud-based platforms, resulting in improved accessibility, security, and scalability.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
- Test alternative layouts and workflows to identify practical improvements before deployment.
- Validate model outputs against observed operations to confirm results align with site conditions.
- Coordinate version control workflows to keep simulation files organized and current across projects.
- Awarded Business Impact Award for our team's accomplishments in 2023 and personal accomplishments in 2024
Senior Design Showcase Winner
UCF Senior Design Course
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Built discrete-event simulation models to evaluate maintenance workflow bottlenecks for a private air travel client.
- Analyzed current-state operations to identify delays, resource constraints, and improvement opportunities across maintenance activities.
- Prepared project presentations that explained simulation logic, assumptions, and recommendations to instructors and stakeholders.
Secretary
AIAA UCF
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked with fellow E-Board Members in corresponding plans for AIAA's 300-member club which included team-based projects, funding, outreach, career conventions, general body meetings, and information to members via email, website, and Discord.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 06.2017 - 12.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Jupiter Community High School
Jupiter, FL 01.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
- Discrete-event simulation
- Route optimization
- Version control workflows
- 3D modeling
- Technical documentation
Timeline
Senior Design Showcase Winner
UCF Senior Design Course
09.2022 - 12.2022
Secretary
AIAA UCF
03.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Jupiter Community High School
01.2013 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Central Florida
06.2017 - 12.2022
Simulation Analyst
Engineering Industries Excellence
2 2023 - Current