YF YAHYA FARAH
Jacksonville,Florida
Summary
Recent University of North Florida graduate with a background in mechanical, quality assurance, and research & development engineering. Skilled in project management, strategic planning, and ensuring the quality and reliability of systems and equipment. A collaborative team member adept at working with stakeholders to meet project objectives and deadlines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Specialist
Florida Department of Environmental Science
08.2023 - Current
- Review and evaluate permit applications for small to medium-sized utility and environmental projects, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Conduct engineering investigations and site inspections for wastewater and collection systems, ensuring that projects adhere to design standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Provide technical guidance on compliance and permit determinations, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to align work with district goals and process improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate project document reviews, including design plans and specifications, and assist in project management tasks such as cost and budget analysis.
- Responsible for clearance requests for distribution and collection systems, stormwater inspections, dewatering projects, and the review of system design improvements for infrastructure projects.
- Key Projects: Lead the review of several small-to-medium utility projects, successfully ensuring compliance and coordination across multiple internal teams.
Optical Metrology Engineer (Quality Engineering)
Johnson & Johnson, Vision Care (Actalent Contract Position)
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Committed to upholding rigorous quality standards, utilizing meticulous attention to detail and thorough analysis to achieve optimal results
- Instrumental in driving positive outcomes, as evidenced by overseeing parameter changes for approximately 10 different interferometers from 2022 to 2023
- Supported product development teams by translating design requirements into test methods and coordinating with suppliers on hardware acquisition to align with project schedules and budget constraints.
- Managed design review processes and quality assurance testing for new systems, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and project timelines.
- Performed in-depth engineering assessments and testing on complex optical systems, focusing on quality improvements and system reliability.
Research Assistant
Johnson & Johnson, University of North Florida
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Created nicotine gum coating as a substitute to vaporizing
- This was used to combat the controversial dilemma regarding the popular vaping in America, which dangers the body with asthma, lung scarring, organ damage, EVALI, addiction, etc
- Over 500 pieces of gum were coated during this time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL05.2021
Skills
- CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
- Minitab
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc)
- Autodesk
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Problem-solving
- Data Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Construction/Engineering Inspections
Certification
Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 05/2024
Timeline
Engineering Specialist
Florida Department of Environmental Science
08.2023 - Current
Optical Metrology Engineer (Quality Engineering)
Johnson & Johnson, Vision Care (Actalent Contract Position)
05.2022 - 01.2023
Research Assistant
Johnson & Johnson, University of North Florida
06.2019 - 09.2019
Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 05/2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of North Florida
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