TARZAAN AYOUGH
Daytona Beach,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Assistant
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
08.2023 - Current
- Designed an automated data entry form in Microsoft Excel using Visual Basics to collect data and update the database automatically.
- Managed day-to-day data of students who graduated from ERAU and passed through the office.
- Design, Managed and grew the database from nothing to 150 past students with full contact information.
Student Worker
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Improved data logging capabilities of the PAVER Quadrotor flight controller
- Designed and developed an SD card logging algorithm in SIMULINK for in and post-flight analysis
- Analyzed logged flight data in MATLAB using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) for improvement of the flight controller.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
National Automotive Design and Development Council
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Actively participated in all phases of product development, including idea conceptualization, design, and production support
- Designed, developed, and tested mechanical components of the off-road ambulance
- Performed aerodynamic design analysis and computational simulations in Solidworks to optimize Design Efficiency (DE) of the concept vehicle.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
- Brainstormed with product designers to implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
- Generated system concepts to satisfy product requirements.
Engineer 1
National Automotive Design and Development Council
06.2014 - 01.2018
- Assisted in engineering design, technical analysis of products, and report writing/documentation
- Utilized Solidworks and CATIA for designing and developing various parts, structures, and assemblies
- Supported the research and development team from idea conception through product development.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Captured technical schematics for use in project planning and execution.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical/Production Engineering
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
Bauchi, Nigeria09.2012
Skills
- Engineering Software: MATLAB/SIMULINK, Solidworks, Solidworks Simulations, Python, CATIA, Arduino, PTC Creo, C, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Midas NFX, Ansys, Teamcenter, SAP, FlexSim Simulation Software
- Engineering Concepts: DFX (Design for Excellence), DFMA (Design for Manufacturing/Assembly), Additive Manufacturing, Reverse Engineering (3D scanning), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Nondestructive Testing, Siemens PLC (Beginner)
- Project Management: SAP, DFX, DFMA, Additive Manufacturing, Reverse Engineering, Statistical Process Control, Design of Experiments, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Nondestructive Testing, Siemens PLC (Beginner)
- Data Modeling
- File Management
- Research
- Administrative Support
- Data Gathering
- Project Management
- Project Coordination
Affiliations
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- America Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Student member, American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)
Leadership Experience
- Secretary, Eagle Electric Autonomous Racing, Fall 2021, Fall 2022
- Member, African Student Association
- Volunteer, Campus Day of Service for Counseling Center Garden Clean up, Fall 2021
- Coordinator, Faith Clinic, Nigeria Fellowship of Evangelical Students, ATBU Chapter, 2009, 2011
- President, Conference of Christian Engineering Students, ATBU Chapter, 2007, 2008
Projects
Drone State Estimation, Simulated and designed a mini-drone for autonomous navigation using visual odometry and IMU data., Improved state estimation accuracy using the Unscented Kalman Filter. Pan Cake Picasso-Food Printer, Member of a team that created a process for QR creation and produced G-code for image slicing., Printed a QR code on a pancake, which, when scanned, redirected to the ERAU website. Temperature Regulated Water Heating System, Designed a temperature-regulated water heating system according to customer specifications., Simulated its working using FlexSim simulation software for system engineering.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Graduate Student Assistant
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
08.2023 - Current
Student Worker
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
05.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Mechanical Engineer
National Automotive Design and Development Council
01.2018 - 08.2021
Engineer 1
National Automotive Design and Development Council
06.2014 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical/Production Engineering
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
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