Brandon Sawabi

Experience

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  United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps

  Dec 2017 - Mar 2019

  Petty Officer Third Class

  I advanced to Petty Officer Third Class in the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps. I performed the role as Leading Petty Officer of Delta Division during Recruit Training at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. I graduated from Petty Officer Leadership Academy with the award of Honor Cadet at Newport, Rhode Island. I volunteered for several community services through USNSCC. I assisted and developed relationships with veterans at a veterans’ retirement home.

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  National Grid

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

  Engineering Pipeline Scholar

  The Engineering Pipeline Program held the Intro to Engineering Academy that took place in Millbury, MA. The curriculum included classroom and hands-on activities on the following topics: introduction to the energy industry, engineering safety, natural gas operations, electric power systems and the future of energy including Smart Grid technology. As a Scholar, I developed a group presentation based on engineering field exploration site visits and delivered the reports during an interactive meeting with the other learning centers. Show less

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  Holyoke Community College

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2022

  I was the Project Manager for the 3D Printing Team for the NSF STEM Scholars Program. On behalf of the Office for Students with Disabilities and Deaf Services, we aimed to produce 3D Printed science related models for visually impaired students. We intended to also make them universal for all students.

  • Peer Mentor

    Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Project Manager

    Dec 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Mechanical Engineering Student

    Sept 2020 - Jun 2022
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  Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Undergraduate Researcher

  I fabricated, calibrated, and tested intensity-modulated fiber optic strain sensors to measure the strain (caused by moisture loss) on food products during the drying process. In doing so, I could optimize the heating parameters to reduce food waste and improve energy efficiency.

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  NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  Oct 2021 - Feb 2022

  As an NCAS scholar, I participated in an interactive online learning opportunity highlighted by a three-day experience at NASA. Selected students like myself are encouraged to study mathematics, science, engineering and computer science by interacting with engineers at different NASA centers. The project includes preliminary interactive Web-based activities and an onsite experience during the fall or spring at a NASA center. I was chosen to participate through a competitive process. As a U.S. citizen, I pursued my initial undergraduate degree at a community college and I have a strong interest and aptitude for mathematics, science, engineering and computer science. Show less

  • System Engineer

    Feb 2022 - Feb 2022

  • NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar (NCAS)

    Oct 2021 - Feb 2022
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  University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Sept 2022 - May 2024

  Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for MIE-354 Heat Transfer.- Assisted the Professor with grading homework assignments and exams- Constructed a homework problem to facilitate students with a deeper understanding of Heat Transfer Analysis- Provided feedback to students to support them toward academic excellence Responsible for assisting students with inquiries and facilitating their academic success. Some tasks include hosting at student panels, managing the front desk, helping academic advisors with the advising process, interacting with the College of Engineering Community, and more.

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

    Feb 2024 - May 2024

  • Peer Ambassador with the College of Engineering

    Sept 2022 - May 2024
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  National Grid

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Associate Operator Intern

  Analyzed Electric Distribution system problems below 46 kilovolts using Outage Management System (OMS)Directed resources to distribution failures using OMS.Coordinated with troublemen in the field to resolve outages.

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  National Grid

  Jul 2024 - now

  Associate Underground Transmission Engineer

  - Supporting underground transmission projects during the conceptual phase, preliminary engineering phase, detail design phase, construction phase, and closeout phase of the project lifecycle.- Preparing and evaluating transmission underground alternatives for major transmission line and substation projects.- Participating in routing identification and evaluation for new underground transmission lines.- Traveling domestically and internationally to cable manufacturers for quality assurance visits. Show less