- Music
- Reading
- Gym Workouts
- Writing Fiction Novels
Ronald Wesley Osborn
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Results-driven Senior Project Engineer with 21 years of experience managing projects to fulfill client requirements. Specializes in project estimation, risk assessment, and technical drawing coordination. Demonstrates strong analytical skills in evaluating project data and generating actionable insights. Provides mentorship to junior engineers, fostering professional growth and development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Engineer
Engineering Dynamics Incorporated
08.2004 - Current
- Skills: Performed failure analysis and troubleshooting procedures to solve vibration problems associated with equipment used in the oil & gas and power generation industries. In-depth knowledge of finite element analysis, rotordynamics, piping acoustics, torsional vibration, and data acquisition equipment. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Leadership: Managed Houston Branch Office from July 2009 to 2021, coordinating engineering teams and overseeing project execution to ensure alignment with client objectives.
- Project Management: Organized and coordinated engineering services for projects, managing all aspects including engineering, client relations, purchasing, time management, and project budget to deliver successful outcomes.
- Codes: In-depth knowledge of API 610, 618, 619, and 674. Also have knowledge of ASME Pressure Vessel and Piping codes
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas – San Antonio
05.2003 - 05.2005
- Developed and implemented software code for DARWIN, a probabilistic fracture mechanics package created under FAA grant, enhancing analytical capabilities for research.
- Conducted literature reviews to support research design, proposal development, and manuscript preparation.
- Collected, cleaned, and organized qualitative and quantitative data using Excel, SPSS, and research databases.
- Assisted faculty with IRB documentation, protocol updates, and compliance requirements for human subjects research.
Education
Masters of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas, San Antonio
San Antonio, TX08-2005
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas, San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-2003
Skills
- Engineering design
- Engineering project design
- Engineering design development
- Software development
- NI Labview expertise
- Cost estimation
- Proposal writing
- Design development
- ANSYS – Finite Element Program
- Design engineering
- Python and C Software Development
- Analyzing information
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Verbal and written communication
- Analytical thinking
- Communication skills
- Site Engineering Oversight
Certification
- Professional Engineer - Texas 2009 – Present
- ASME 2007 – Present
Interests
Publications
- F.N. Momin, H.R. Millwater, R.W. Osborn, M.P. Enright, “A Non-Intrusive Method to Add Finite Element-Based Random Variables to a Probabilistic Design Code,” Finite Elements in Analysis and Design 46 (2010) 280–287
- H.R. Millwater and R.W. Osborn, “Probabilistic Sensitivities for Fatigue Analysis of Turbine Engine Disks,” International Journal of Rotating Machinery, vol. 2006, Article ID 28487, 12, pages, 2006. doi:10.1155/IJRM/2006/28487
- R.W. Osborn, and H.R. Millwater, “Application of Probabilistic Sensitivities to Probabilistic Fatigue Analysis of Gas Turbine Engine Disks,” 46th AIAA Structures, Dynamics and Materials Conference, Austin, TX, April 18-21, 2005
- F. Momin, H.R. Millwater, R.W. Osborn, and M.P. Enright, “Application of the Generalized Conditional Expectation Method for Enhancing a Probabilistic Design Fatigue Code,” 46th AIAA Structures, Dynamics and Materials Conference, Austin, TX, April 18-21, 2005
- F. Momin, H.R. Millwater, R.W. Osborn, and M.P. Enright, (2004) "Application of a Conditional Expectation Response Surface Approach to Probabilistic Fatigue," ASCE 9th Joint Specialty Conference on Probabilistic Mechanics and Structural Reliability, Santa Fe, NM, June, 2004
Timeline
Senior Project Engineer
Engineering Dynamics Incorporated
08.2004 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas – San Antonio
05.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas, San Antonio
Masters of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas, San Antonio