Orlando Lugo
Orlando,Florida
Summary
Dynamic and innovative professional with a background at the Center for Advanced Turbomachinery and Energy Research, where I collaberated the optimization of sCO2 power systems and designed high-efficiency heat exchangers. Skilled in Ansys Fluent and adept at fostering collaborative team environments. Proven track record of leveraging technical expertise and interpersonal skills to drive project success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Center for Advanced Turbomachinery and Energy Research
01.2024 - Current
- Analyzed supercritical CO2 Brayton cycles to design primary heat exchangers.
- Designed and simulated primary microtube heat exchanger efficiencies and sizes.
- Optimized closed-loop sCO2 power systems for waste heat recovery systems of turbomachinery using AMESIM.
- Analyzed NH3 decomposition into H2 as a primary fuel source for passenger aircraft.
Undergraduate Learning Assistant: Fluid Mechanics
University of Central Florida
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted supplemental sessions for students regarding coursework, difficult subjects, and assignments.
- Attended weekly training with a focus on tools to teach.
- Devised special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on needs, interests, and abilities of individual students.
Autonomous Underwater Glider
Senior Design Project
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and optimized steering mechanisms and propulsion systems for an autonomous underwater glider vehicle.
- Designed, developed, manufactured, and tested a custom buoyancy engine to alter AUV density.
Neurophysiology Technologist
Nuvasive Clinical Services
Orlando, Florida
05.2015 - 02.2020
- Performed electroencephalograms and evoked potentials tests on patients of all ages.
- Tracked patients during tests and surgeries with assistance of EEG, EP instruments and video recording equipment.
- Reviewed EEG results with physicians to determine further action or treatment plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout the testing period to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with nurses and doctors regarding patient care decisions based on test results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Central Florida
Florida05-2025
Skills
- Ansys Fluent
- MatLAB
- C/C Programming
- Solid Works
- LabView
- EES
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word
- Microsoft Office Suite: Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite: PowerPoint
Organizations
- Tau Beta Pi The Engineering Honors Society
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Autonomous Underwater Glider
Senior Design Project
08.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Center for Advanced Turbomachinery and Energy Research
01.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Learning Assistant: Fluid Mechanics
University of Central Florida
01.2024 - Current
Neurophysiology Technologist
Nuvasive Clinical Services
05.2015 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Central Florida
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