Gilmer Burgos

Experience

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  National University of Trujillo

  Jan 1986 - Jun 1991

  Assistant Professor

  Awarded tenure in 1990. Instructor for Turbo machinery, Power Plants, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Dynamics, and Statics.

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  University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

  Jan 1993 - May 1994

  Instructor

  Instructor for Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Dynamics, and Statics.

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  Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

  Jun 1994 - Jan 2006

  Professor and Director

  Lead the Mechanical Engineering Department to offer improved education by re-designing the curriculum and laboratories to better support the industry and accreditation agencies. Implemented courses in aerospace and biomedical engineering that later became minors. Designed and implemented with external funds a modern design and product realization center with VMCs and additive manufacturing capabilities. Increased student population by 30% from 550 to 750 students by attracting new students. Taught Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Design of Thermal Systems, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Gas Dynamics, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing, Dynamic Analysis and Control Systems, Mechanics of Materials, and Capstone Design. Mostrar menos

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  Pratt & Whitney

  Jan 2007 - now

  Associate Director

  Extensive experience in positions of increased responsibility from leading a department of 29 employees to leading a business unit of 300 employees. Currently, responsible for the strategic direction and operations of an engineering business unit dedicated to the design and analysis of gas turbine engines. The unit's disciplines include propulsion systems, aerodynamics, thermal analysis, embedded software, component integration, and testing support. Creating the ecosystem to deliver value to customers and stakeholders through continuous improvement, speed and agility, and innovation. Track record of successfully exceeding the organization's financial targets. Mostrar menos