Troy Bouman

Troy Bouman

Machine Builder

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Solving problems using technology for variety of institutions and communities

  • Education

    • West Ottawa High school

      2003 - 2007
      HS diploma General

      Activities and Societies: Band. I was percussion section leader my senior year.

    • Michigan Technological University

      2016 - 2021
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: NVH, acoustics, vibration, signal processing Dissertation: Development of the Carbon Nanotube Thermoacoustic Loudspeaker

    • Michigan Technological University

      2014 - 2016
      Master’s Degree Mechanical Engineering

      M.S.E. Focusing on NVH

    • Grand Valley State University

      2012 - 2014
      Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Business Administration and Management, General

      Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Association

    • Michigan Technological University

      2007 - 2012
      BS Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Triangle Fraternity, HERCULES, Pep Band, Jazz Combos, Superior Windy Symphony, and the Writing Center. Minor is Electrical Engineering and General Music.

  • Experience

    • Mission Design and Automation

      Aug 2004 - Aug 2007
      Machine Builder
    • Magna Donnelly

      May 2008 - Aug 2008
      Intern
    • Boston Scientific

      May 2010 - Jul 2010
      Capacitors Process Development Intern
    • Caterpillar Inc.

      May 2011 - Aug 2011
      Proving Grounds NVH Intern
    • Michigan Technological University

      Aug 2011 - May 2012
      Undergraduate Researcher
    • Grand Valley State University

      Aug 2012 - May 2014
      Graduate Assistant at The Seidman School of Business

      Assisted undergraduate students with class selection and requirements needed in order to obtain their respective degrees within The Seidman School of Business at GVSU.

    • Bouman Acoustics LLC

      Dec 2013 - now
      Principal Consultant

      I do consulting for various businesses in the realm of acoustics and noise control. This largely happens through upworkSee more here: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~014de628e71f764de9

    • Michigan Technological University

      Sept 2014 - May 2016
      Graduate Teaching Assistant

      GTA for MEEM 4701 - Analytical and Experimental Modal AnalysisGTA for MEEM 4704 - Acoustics and Noise ControlGTA for MEEM 2901 - Mechanical Engineering Practice one

    • Roush Industries

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2019
      NVH Project Engineer

      Roush Industries is an engineering services consulting company with over 4,000 employees. My part in providing value to our customers was through our NVH team. Through this group, I provided customers with quality results at an extremely fast rate.Project examples:Data collectionData processing4WD Chassis dynoStrain gaging/gaugingFRF/Ping testsModalsTPAMoment of inertia/Center of gravityBushing rateShaker testingHigh channel count/Road load data acquisitionCustom test stand developmentEnd of line testingAC motor noise reductionAlpha cabinImpedance tubeBody leakageDurability testing: 4 poster, MTS 329, etc... Show less

    • Michigan Technological University

      May 2021 - May 2023

      I taught courses in dynamics systems. Notably acoustics and noise control MEEM 4704 and Dynamic Signal Analysis MEEM 5700. Supporting industry and government projects in dynamic systems group

      • Adjunct Assistant Professor

        Jan 2022 - May 2023
      • Research Engineer

        May 2021 - Jan 2022
    • GLSV Inc.

      Feb 2022 - Sept 2024
      Senior Engineer

      I provided technical support for a variety of defense contracts

    • All UP Snow Blowing

      Mar 2023 - now
      Owner

      All UP Snow Blowing is the Keweenaw's largest residential focused snow removal company.Learn more: https://www.AllUPSnowBlowing.com

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LabView Associate Developer

      NI (National Instruments)
      Aug 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Troy Bouman
      1st Place in SAE Student Paper Competition Society of Automotive Engineering Jun 2017 I received 1st place for my paper "Continued Drive Signal Development for the Carbon Nanotube Thermoacoustic Loudspeaker Using Techniques Derived from the Hearing Aid Industry" at the 2017 SAE NVH Conference in Grand Rapids, MI.
    • Awarded to Troy Bouman
      Best of Show SAE Jun 2015 Myself and my colleague won the best in show award at the 2015 SAE Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibit science fair in Grand Rapids, MI.
    • Awarded to Troy Bouman
      Graduate Dean’s Citation for Academic Excellence in the Major Dean of Graduate Studies at GVSU Feb 2015 This is an honor given by Grand Valley State University to graduate students who have been nominated by the faculty for outstanding academic performance.
    • Awarded to Troy Bouman
      Outstanding Teaching Award Graduate School at Michigan Tech Jan 2015 Recognizing my work TAing ME Practice in Fall 2014