Xavier Garcia
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Proactive and versatile individual with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Researcher
University Of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Applied a rotational flamelet model with a hydrogen-oxygen fuel-oxidizer mixture for a swirling inflow case study.
- Computed extinction curves of laminar diffusion flames with various strain rates to study vorticity and centrifugal effects; applicable in rocket and jet engine applications.
- Collaborated with other Ph.D. students and professors for projects funded by the U.S. Naval Research
Student Intern
Milano Technical Group
Merced, CA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Engineered multiple designs to effectively gather apples with an automated, moving harvester.
- Maintained frequent communication with the team and clients to ensure up-to-date progress reviews.
- Presented research outcomes and possible prototype visuals through CAD illustrations in SolidWorks.
- Showcased a final design at the University of California, Merced's Innovate To Grow in front of clients in the agricultural industry.
Undergraduate Student Researcher
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
- Managed project timelines and coordinated research tasks.
- Performed experimental laboratory work with carbon nanotubes to prepare for polymerization with several electrodes.
- Performed experiments collecting samples of nanoparticle solutions undergoing UV spectroscopy to analyze dye degradation performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics - Physics
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA05-2023
Master of Science - Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CASkills
- Research and development
- MathWorks MATLAB
- FEA and failure analysis
- Microsoft Office
- SolidWorks proficiency
- Python
- Effective communication
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Methodical
- Individual and teamwork
- Adaptability
- Goal-oriented
Timeline
Graduate Student Researcher
University Of California, Irvine
08.2023 - Current
Student Intern
Milano Technical Group
08.2022 - 05.2023
Undergraduate Student Researcher
University of California, Merced
05.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics - Physics
University of California, Merced
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Merced
Master of Science - Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering
University of California, Irvine
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