Adrian Barcena

Experience

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  Miami Dade College

  May 2019 - May 2020

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  ▪ Characterized behavior of signal propagation in Photonic-Band Gap (PBG) materials in HFSS by building lattice structures to generate radioactivity and electric field diagrams▪ Automated findings by creating Python script to run repeat tests and export results into Excel for data analysis▪ Achieved project goals one month ahead of deadline through combination of task prioritization, and provision of technical assistance to new partner▪ Presented technical findings at statewide academic conference, garnering nomination for best presentation Show less

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  University of Central Florida

  May 2021 - Oct 2021

  Undergraduate Research Associate

  ▪ Converged multiphase simulation of hypersonic exhaust from UA1205 rocket engine by troubleshooting solver issues on STAR-CCM+▪ Reduced simulation runtimes by 55% by calibrating physics settings and using appropriate turbulence models▪ Generated 3D model of thrust chamber in SolidWorks by interpreting relevant engineering schematics▪ Substantiated fluid analysis by compiling real-world test data from declassified USAF/NASA documentation for creation of fuel and engine profiles on openMotor▪ Outlined project requirements, set timeline, and developed report to be presented to UCF faculty Show less

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  Flight Works, Inc.

  Jan 2024 - now

  Propulsions Development Engineer