Alexander Hernandez

Experience

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  CSC^2 Undergraduate Research Program

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Measured drag forces on 2D & 3D objects and compared with published data in a closed loop wind tunnel within 5% toleranceCalibrated and tested to verify load cell and hydra data logger run within specificationsImproved current procedure for gathering data in university wind tunnel and presented results in annual symposium

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  Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program

  Aug 2020 - May 2022

  Student Tutor

  Assessed students current understanding then mentored and encouraged them to work through engineering problemsAssisted with various courses: Machine Design, Technical Computing, Engineering Graphics, Calculus, and Physics

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  California State University, Chico

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Used Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in ANSYS Fluent to gather performance data of 5868-R6 propeller bladeGathered performance data of 3D FDM printed 5868-R6 propeller blade in CSU Chico closed loop wind tunnelCompared results with published data and compiled into research paper

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  Tau Beta Pi California Alpha Alpha Chapter

  Nov 2021 - May 2022

  Cataloger

  Planned events and coordinated with leadership team for prospective members.Managed social media to share information on upcoming events.Interviewed prospective members to ensure members qualified to join society.Maintained and updated catalog of members.

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  Allfast Fastening Systems

  Sept 2022 - Mar 2023

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  Generated engineering drawings in SOLIDWORKS to manufacture parts according to National Aerospace Standards.Created Material Discrepancy Reports in Expandable to document non conforming production parts.Supported production by planning which parts to manufacture based on customer demand and shipping dates.Defined problems, collected data, established facts, and presented conclusions to a team of engineers.Developed the design of various products based on analysis of historical and test data. Show less

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  Prime Wheel Corp

  Apr 2023 - now

  Design Engineer

  Designed OEM Rims to be as light as possible, function properly under various loads and meet resonance requirements all within two week turnaround time.Performed FEA for Cornering, Radial, and Impact tests in CATIA V5, compiled results and reported to project management team.Developed natural frequency testing setup for production wheels, collected data using tri axial accelerometer, analyzed data in Crystal Instruments EDM Modal software to prove validity of test setup, and created Standard Operating Procedure.Created 2D drawings following ASME Y14.5 GD&T protocols as well as client standards.Reverse Engineered wheels from a scanned point cloud to a useable 3D model in Polyworks Inspector/Modeler.Installed Nissan Supplier Tool Kit ensuring smooth transition from version 8 to version 9. Show less

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  Sylvan Learning

  Nov 2023 - now

  High School Mathematics Teacher

  Managed table of one to four students at a time while documenting student progress.Provided 50 minute session for two to four hours every day of the week.Mentored students by providing examples of my successes and failures and guided them towards paths of success.Tutored students on a wide range of subjects including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, AP calculus, AP Statistics, Business Math, Reading Comprehension, Chemistry, and Engineering Graphics.