Wen Ran (Wendy) Duan 1709-1225 Cardero Street · Vancouver BC · V6G 2H8 · 778-318-0916 · [email protected] RELEVANT SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS Programming Software Instrumentation Machine Shop C Python JavaScript CSS HTML SolidWorks, NX, Fusion360 MATLab, LaTeX MS Office, Project, Visio Adobe Illustrator, InDesign Vibration Monitoring Oscilloscope, Function generator Arduino/Raspberry Pi 3D Rapid Prototyping Lathe Waterjet Cutter CNC Machine Milling Machine Drill Press ACADEMIC STATUS University of British Columbia Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering Anticipated Graduation: May 2020 RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE Whitewater West Ltd. - Engineering Department Mechanical Design Intern May 2018 – Ongoing Transferred company inventory into new product data management system (PDM) by recreating SolidWorks models and drawings with new design standards in mind Investigated history and recorded the process from design to manufacturing process for continuous improvement Independently coordinated with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Product Development to facilitate redesign leading to a larger responsibility on projects TECHNICAL PROJECTS VitalEyes (Biomedical Hackathon Project- Most Innovative Design Award) March 2018 - Ongoing Worked closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, computer scientists, doctors to create a prototype, financial model, and presentation within 24 hours Documented design process and presented results to panel of established professionals Sortify (File Sorting Utilizing AI) January 2018 Directed project execution and time management, allowing team members to work proactively reducing time needed by 20% Independently presented and communicated project idea to an audience of over 70 members, including a panel of judges and potential investors Formula UBC Suspension Team Member September 2015 – January 2017 Prepared drawings with proper tolerances for chassis jigging from sheet metal Designed camber plates of 2017 vehicle and conducted stress simulations on SolidWorks, consequentially adjusting design to optimize weight and even distribution of stresses Improved steering control of current vehicle by determining the Ackerman’s angle and using Optimum Kinematics to determine the ideal placement of tie rods and steering rack HY3P Competition (1 st Place) Team Member October 2016 – January 2017 Designed and implemented a filament sensor system that evaluates the input of filament into the extruder to keep track of volume used and force-stop the print if jammed