Tyran Minor
NEW ORLEANS,LA
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with a proven track record in leadership and analytical problem-solving, cultivated through hands-on experience in process engineering and residential management. Expert in leveraging data analysis and project management to achieve sustainability and community service objectives. Committed to driving engineering innovations and nurturing collaborative environments for strategic success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
RESIDENT ASSISTANT
Office of Residential Life University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
08.2022 - Current
- Supported 400+ residents through customer service, safety checks, and conflict mediation
- Delivered customer service to 400+ undergrad and graduate residents, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly
- Oversaw incident reports, facilitated room changes, and coordinated maintenance requests to ensure resident satisfaction
- Developed and coordinated campus-wide programs enhancing academic support, wellness initiatives, and student engagement
PROCESS ENGINEER CO-OP
Ingevity
Covington, Va
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Analyzed Extruder Plant manufacturing systems to identify process improvements across multiple unit operations within a large-scale production facility
- Updated 10+ SOPs and 15+ P&IDs to support a plant expansion project, improving documentation accuracy and operational consistency
- Conducted field verification across multiple process lines, identifying and resolving documentation discrepancies to ensure alignment with actual plant conditions
- Supported 3+ engineering trials, collecting and analyzing process data to evaluate equipment performance and process efficiency
- Performed lab testing to support root-cause investigations, contributing to resolution of product quality and process variability issues
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana05-2026
Skills
- CAD Modeling
- Mechanical Design
- Manufacturing Processes
- Product Development
- Quality Assurance
- Mechanical systems
- Data analysis
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Computer-aided manufacturing
Affiliations
- ASME Member
- NSBE Member
Projects
- Senior Design - Single-Axis Solar Tracker-Designed a single-axis solar tracking system to improve photovoltaic energy capture
- Autonomous Robotics Project-Built a fully autonomous robot to complete task-based challenges using sensors and control logic
- Gravitational Energy Vehicle Project-Designed a gravity-powered vehicle that traveled ~10 m while protecting a raw egg
References
- Clayton Williams, 540-958-1695
- Charles W. Davis, Jr., Ph.D., 407-694-4712
- Justin Haerd, 337-315-4057
Timeline
PROCESS ENGINEER CO-OP
Ingevity
01.2025 - 05.2025
RESIDENT ASSISTANT
Office of Residential Life University of Louisiana at Lafayette
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Louisiana At Lafayette