Gloria Burns

Gloria Burns

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Process Engineer at Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies

  • Education

    • Texas A&M University

      2019 - 2024
      Bachelor's degree Industrial and Systems Engineering Senior

      Activities and Societies: IISE, Intermural Quidditch As a student in industrial engineering at Texas A&M, I have learned to be a creative problem solver, work well with teams, and utilize various software platforms including Simio, Matlab, Excel VBA, Solidworks, Python, and R.Capstone Senior Design Project - Team Member-Define problem statement, customer needs, system requirements, and project charter-Coordinate with NASA (project sponsor) and Nancy Currie-Greg (project advisor) to complete engineering design process-Provide… Show more As a student in industrial engineering at Texas A&M, I have learned to be a creative problem solver, work well with teams, and utilize various software platforms including Simio, Matlab, Excel VBA, Solidworks, Python, and R.Capstone Senior Design Project - Team Member-Define problem statement, customer needs, system requirements, and project charter-Coordinate with NASA (project sponsor) and Nancy Currie-Greg (project advisor) to complete engineering design process-Provide solutions to NASA to increase general public access to the Memorial Tree Grove at JSC-Compete at Texas A&M Project Showcase-Present four phases of the project: Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver Show less

    • Fredericksburg High School

      2015 - 2019
      High School Diploma STEM

      Activities and Societies: SystemsGo Education Program, Marching Band, National Honor Society, Debate Team, Ag Mechanics, Interact Club During my time in High School, I was the drum major for the Marching Band (2 years), the project manager for the engineering junior project, the chief engineer for the engineering senior project, and the debate captain. I took all AP classes and was a part of numerous student organizations. These experiences propelled me to excel in college and future job opportunities.SystemsGo Education Program - Senior Project - Chief Engineer-Led team through the engineering design process to… Show more During my time in High School, I was the drum major for the Marching Band (2 years), the project manager for the engineering junior project, the chief engineer for the engineering senior project, and the debate captain. I took all AP classes and was a part of numerous student organizations. These experiences propelled me to excel in college and future job opportunities.SystemsGo Education Program - Senior Project - Chief Engineer-Led team through the engineering design process to develop and test a hybrid fueled rocket with a goal to reach 100,000 feet at US Army White Sands Missile Range-Collaborated with injection component team to design and test a pyrotechnic piston valve-Created technical drawings and models using AutoCAD Inventor to provide clarity and intent for manufacturing Show less

  • Experience

    • Tesla

      Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
      Technical Writing Intern

      -Collaborated with process engineers and production associates to align on requests for documentation updates-Integrated various software request platforms into one Confluence page, collaborating with locations nationwide-Initiated creation of troubleshooting documentation for testers, now integral for ongoing operations-Spearheaded standardization of document repository at the NY facility, obtaining buy-in from upper management

    • Texas A&M University College of Engineering

      Sept 2023 - May 2024

      -Analyze engineering blueprints to devise and implement manufacturing procedures effectively-Communicate and execute metallic manufacturing operations using manual and CNC machines-Conduct comprehensive training sessions on milling, lathe, and safety protocols for engineering students-Mentor and fully train five peer technicians on the operating procedures for the CNC EDM -Facilitated meetings with students to guide their understanding of class objectives-Provided weekly assignment feedback to enhance learning outcomes-Collaborated with professor to identify and implement improvements for the class structure

      • Student Technician

        May 2021 - May 2024
      • Engineering Leadership Grader

        Sept 2023 - Dec 2023
    • Curtiss-Wright Corporation

      Jul 2024 - now
      Process Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications