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Hristo B. Goumnerov Mechanical Engineer (Permanent Resident)
PERSONAL SUMMARY
I am an enthusiastic, high-energy engineer with strong work ethic and experience across
multiple disciplines (i.e. electro-mechanical, controls, and thermo-fluid) seeking a full-
time position in the product development / design industry.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
CRANE MAZE COMPETITION - MECHATRONICS
Team Member | University of Massachusetts | January 2012 – May 2012
Designed and built an electromechanical crane with high attention to detail in form,
function, material selection and completion time
Used conventional and advanced machining tools to convert CAD design into
complete assembly and built electric circuit with microcontroller on bread board
Applied knowledge in programming and system control to and achieved 3. place in
competition
ERGONOMIC BACKPACK - SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT
Project Manager | University of Massachusetts | January 2012 – May 2012
Lead design project of an ergonomically advanced backpack from research stage to
prototype validation
Managed design and budget according to conventional design methods (i.e. Gantt,
Six Sigma, HOQ)
Showed strong communication with team throughout project; presented work to
faculty and investors
WORK EXPERIENCE
THERMAL-HYDRAULICS RESEARCH LAB
Technical Assistant I | Texas A&M University | August 2014 – Present
Performing diverse tasks in fast-pace, high-production environment
Using state-of-the-art imaging and computational equipment as well as statistical
data analysis of large data in MATLAB and TecPlot for thermo-fluid systems
Writing technical documentation, in addition to journal and conference papers using
Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
EDUCATION
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, College Station, TX AUGUST 2014
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Cumulative GPA: 3.25/4.00, GPA last 15 hours: 3.80/4.00
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, Amherst, MA MAY 2012
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Minors in Engineering Management and Mathematics
Cumulative GPA: 3.47/4.00 (Cum Laude)
PERSONAL DETAILS
A: 100 Winter Park Apt. 101
College Station
TX 77840
P: (508) 314 – 4372
SKILLS
SolidWorks
PTC Pro/E
ANSYS Workbench
StarCCM+ / CFD
MATLAB
Python
Linux Ubuntu
TecPlot
Microsoft Office
Data Analysis
Entrepreneurship
CERTIFICATIONS
SolidWorks CSWA
(C-6AKVMNKUXQ)
FE / EIT Texas
(No. 50399)
LANGUAGES
English
German
Bulgarian
Crane Maze Competition Key skills
electronics, controls, programming, CAD
modeling, machining and assembly (prototyping)
Objective
Design, build, and program an electromechanical crane
to move a magnetic object through obstacles
Responsibilities and Approach
Compile resources and make use of budget
Decide on core materials and prototype gearing parts
Design CAD model and write C code for
microcontroller with focus on smooth
performance and completion time
Outcome
Successfully completed machining and assembling
components, and running crane through circuit
Achieved 3rd place in course-wide competition
2
Resources
• 2 DC motors + encoders
• Microcontroller
• Electromagnet
• Aluminum and Plastics
• Rack and Pinion
Design Restrictions
• 50 cm circuit diameter
• 4 Obstacles
• 3 Degrees of Freedom
• Feedback
• Closed-Loop Control
An ergonomically advanced backpack Key skills
design methodology (HOQ, TRIZ, Gantt, etc.),
CAD and FEA analysis, project management
(budget, time schedule), market research
Objective
Develop a product idea and design a prototype with a
budget of $500 within one semester
Responsibilities and Approach
Perform market research to gather information on
competitive products
Lead group to meet objectives and deadlines
Prepare technical report on overall design process and
prototype performance
Outcome
Successfully built and tested functional prototype
Presented product to students, faculty and
potential investors
3
Thermal Hydraulics – page I Key skills
thermo-fluid analysis, high-speed imaging, CFD simulations, large data processing,scripting and CAD modeling, technical writing (Microsoft Word and Visio)
Objective
Obtain experimental and artificial data for investigations in fluid mechanics and heat transferfor mechanical and nuclear systems
Responsibilities and Approach
Set up experimental facilities in combination with state-of-the-art measurementinstrumentation
Learn and use novel experimental fluid mechanics techniques (PIV, PTV, LDV) to obtainflow characteristics
Write MATLAB scripts for pre- and post-processing of data to be imported intoanalysis software, i.e. TecPlot
Create CAD models of various systems and perform scoping tests in CFD software such asStarCCM+
Write and review literature comprising operational and safety documentation aswell as academic journal publications and conference presentations
Outcome
Successfully used and defended research for thesis work
Gained experience in various mechanical and nuclear systems and enhanced interpersonal skills
4
C-Bracket Competition
Key skills
CAD modeling, materials testing and machining (CNC),
FEA stress-strain and buckling analysis
Objective
In a team of three, use CAE tools to design and then build a C-
shaped bracket with focus on weight and structural
integrity
Responsibilities and Approach
Design CAD model of bracket
Obtain material properties (Aluminum 6061 – T6) through
stress-strain testing using Instron machine
Incorporate test data into FEA models for improved
simulation of prototype behavior under given load
Outcome
My group designed and fabricated the lightest bracket
6
ReNano -
Entrepreneurship
Key skills
Entrepreneurship, market research, group work,
technical writing, public speaking
Objective
In a team of four, turn an innovative idea into a potential
product for a start-up business
Present business plan to investors at UMass Innovation
challenge
Responsibilities and Approach
Perform market and patent research
Prepare bi-weekly presentations for faculty and students
Write and deliver complete business plan
Outcome
Achieved 2nd place in UMass Innovation Challenge
Superhydrophobic, microfluidic device
Key skills
material processing, high-speed imaging, fluid mechanic
analysis, technical writing
Objective and Responsibilities
Build a superhydrophobic device for sorting, mixing, and
capturing digital drops using Teflon and standard-sized-grit
sandpaper
Outcome
Used research as core work for undergraduate honors thesis
Submitted results for publication in Lab on a Chip
journal
7
Dynamic Systems and Controls –
Teaching Assistant Key skills
problem analysis, instruction, public speaking, group
work, presentation
Objective
Assist faculty by managing homework assignments and
exams
Collaborate with other TA’s to help students comprehensively
and efficiently
Responsibilities and Approach
Write homework problems/exams and solutions, then grade
students’ work
Hold weekly office hours to provide help for students
regarding homework assignments, exams and course material
Hold weekly, one-hour long help sessions in lecture format
solving sample problems and answering questions
Outcome
Successfully managed course responsibilities and was
commended by professors for work ethic