Summary
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Personal Project
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NICOLAS STACY ALCANTARA

SAN DIEGO,CA

Summary

Driven and innovative, I excelled as an Undergraduate Researcher at Xtreme Materials Laboratory, synthesizing advanced carbides and assisting in the design of Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics. At The Home Depot, I leveraged my leadership to enhance operations, and was recognized for exceptional service. Proficient in MATLAB and adept at motivating teams, I consistently deliver results beyond expectations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Researcher

Xtreme Materials Laboratory
09.2023 - Current
  • Nominated by the Principal Investigator as an Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher.
  • Synthesized carbides infused with diverse dopants through optimized processes.
  • Utilized equipment such as an isolation glovebox and centrifuge.
  • Recorded critical data for graduate research.
  • Enhanced understanding of element structures and composite morphology.
  • Assisted in designing Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics.

Back Office/ Plumbing/ Head Cashier

The Home Depot
02.2021 - Current
  • Managed front-end operations, generating $2.5 million weekly.
  • Balanced tills, resolved discrepancies, and ensured accurate transactions.
  • Streamlined processes, managed supply orders, and adjusted schedules for over 200 associates, and acted in managerial capacities.
  • Utilized engineering knowledge to support complex plumbing tasks.
  • Motivated 40+ team members in order to support store operations.
  • Recognized as Associate of the Month for exceptional service and commitment.

Education

B.S. - Aerospace Engineering

UC San Diego
San Diego, CA
06-2025

Skills

  • MATLAB
  • Autodesk Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Arduino
  • Circuit Design
  • Mechanical design
  • Computer-aided design

Personal Project

  • Designed a model RC Boeing 777 in Fusion 360 and tested aerodynamics in Autodesk Computational Fluid Dynamics.
  • Will be 3d printing plane and outfitting with pitot tube, gyroscope for automatic corrections, and retractable landing gear. This will all be developed on an Arduino chip, with any relevant data being processed to MATLAB.
  • Structural analysis and bill of materials will be compiled into short report by completion of process.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Undergraduate Researcher

Xtreme Materials Laboratory
09.2023 - Current

Back Office/ Plumbing/ Head Cashier

The Home Depot
02.2021 - Current

B.S. - Aerospace Engineering

UC San Diego
NICOLAS STACY ALCANTARA