Kyle Ruffalo

Experience

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  California Harley- Davidson

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Operations Associate

  - Provided excellent customer service while managing and regulating inventory- Participated in manager meetings and gained experience in a professional setting- Introduced new ideas and perspectives to the company

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  Brain Builders

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Engineering Instructor Intern

  - Introduced children to lifelong engineering skills, via Legos, by teaching vehicular and architectural structure, strategy in using gear ratios, importance of symmetry and center of mass, and program robots using Mindstorms- Led children in projects by adapting to an individual's skill level in order to communicate the new concepts effectively - Gained a new perspective through the children, as they use their creativity to create new ideas none of the instructors have seen before Show less

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  Hendrickson

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Manufacturing Engineer Intern

  - Utilized Creo Parametric and AutoCAD to 3-D model, laser cut, and weld various tools, structures, and robot attachments to perfect assembly processes. Assembly, sub-assembly, and part drawings were created and sent to a local welding company to create prototypes.- Optimized an entire actuated piping system for the installment of a new Evaporator. Determined appropriate types of pipes, pumps, and water tanks that can withstand the harsh chemicals and temperatures.- Programmed and tested a proximity sensor to identify coolant concentration levels while communicating to workers through a lighting system. It allows workers to know whether more coolant or water needs to be added to the machine's tank. Show less

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  SLB

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2021

  Mechanical Engineer in Liner Hanger Sustaining

  - Support the field and clients by solving issues involving product failures, strength analysis, rating changes, tool functionality, sealing compatibility, and part alterations.- Perform design analysis using Creo-Windchill CAD system and tolerance stack-ups to provide engineering support to NPD teams to ensure products are ready for production, keeping in mind necessary GD&T or DFM/DFA requirements.- Manage 8 employees as a Schlumberger Empowerment Team leader to maintain and improve HSE campus wide.- Lead tests for a variety of tools and components in high stress environments to validate operating ratings and failure modes, while analyzing results to determine root causes for unexpected deformations or failures.- Create Augmented Reality (AR) experiences to effectively display our products and tools for business and learning purposes. Show less

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  Monolith

  Sept 2021 - now

  Mechanical Design Engineer