Mike Alcazaren

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Recent graduate of the University at Buffalo holding a dual degree in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, B.S. Actively looking for a full time engineering position in the Greater Boston area in the aerospace, clean-tech, automotive or life science fields. My 5 year goal is to obtain an MBA at a top-tier program. My career goal is to become a successful engineer working with the latest technologies that help make the aerospace industry more sustainable.

President, University at Buffalo Chapter at Engineers for a Sustainable World

September 2008 - June 2012

Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW) is an engaged technical community with the vision of changing the world through engineering education, innovation and practical action. I have been involved with the UB chapter of ESW for the past 4 years, holding various executive board positions: • President (2011-2012) • Advertising and Outreach Coordinator - (2010-2011) • Vice-President (2009-2010) Additionally, I led and been involved with many of our projects and activities: • 2011 National Conference - Conference Chair & Organizer (2011) • Battle-Bot – Member (2009-2012) • HECK Project – Organizer (2009-2012) • Hydroponics Project – Member (2010-2012) • Pedal Power – Member (2009-2012) • Solar Cargo Ship – Proposal Leader (2010), Member (2011) • Solar Smoothie Cart – Project Leader (2009-2011), Member (2011-2012) For more information: http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/esw/

Student, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at University at Buffalo

September 2007 - June 2012

Pursuing: Dual Degree in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, B.S. Graduated May 2012 Engineering Dean's List May 2012 Relevant Coursework: • Aerodynamics • Aircraft Design • Aerospace Structures • Circuits • Flight Dynamics • Gas Dynamics • Heat Transfer • Manufacturing Automation • Product Design Environment • Propulsion • Senior Design • Spacecraft Dynamics

Sustainability Workshop - Mechanical Engineering Intern at Autodesk

May 2011 - August 2011

Worked with the Sustainability Education team to develop high quality assets for the Sustainability Workshop, (http://sustainabilityworkshop.autodesk.com/). Primary goal of the Sustainability Workshop is to teach the principles and practice of sustainability in engineering and design. My work: • Assisted in technical aspects of the video script and drawing development • Assisted in creation of new educational videos • Delivered 3D animations of various engineering scenarios (heat transfer, fluid flow and friction) using Autodesk Inventor, Simulation and CFDesign • Designed a visual scene to describe viscosity based upon prior lab experience • Developed a guide and workflow for using CFD simulation software tools to optimize design. • Interviewed Autodesk Cleantech partners, drafting a case study on the Urbee (Urbee.net) • Wrote a tutorial for Eco Materials Adviser, an Inventor add-in

Director, Environmental Department at University at Buffalo Student Association

December 2009 - May 2011

Environmental Department Mission: • Represent the students to UB Administration • Create a culture change of sustainability within the student body • Advance the UB Climate Action Plan (CAP) to become carbon neutral by 2030. As Director: • Competed in RecycleMania, a national recycling competition between colleges. Within the first month, our team helped increased the entire UB campus’s percentage of recycled waste to trash from 15.66% to 38.93% through increased marketing and planning. • Developed and implemented a strategic marketing plan for each semester • Managed a team of 16 students to implement department mission to the 28,000 students at UB. • Planned major events for the entire school to raise awareness for the need and importance of sustainability. • Worked with UB’s Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) a coalition of administration, staff and faculty created by the UB President in order for UB to reach its goal for climate neutrality by 2030. Was the Assistant Director from December 2009 – May 2010

Associate - Computer Assistance at MilSport Medical

June 2009 - May 2011

Worked on an as-needed basis to assist the founders with writing a business plan. My work: • Learned basic financial information necessary for the startup of a company • Reported directly to a former executive VP of 20+ years of M&T Bank • Used the software package Business Plan Pro to write the plan, delivering an effective plan used to acquire additional funding

Smart Grid Intern at American Municipal Power, Inc.

May 2010 - August 2010

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) is a wholesale public power provider to over 128 communities. Main goal of internship was to look at emerging smart grid technologies and their potential impact at AMP. My work: • Developed Advanced Metering Infrastructure business cases for member communities • Learned technical aspects of the electric grid and the current energy market • Presented research and internship results to the AMP Board of Directors • Researched Home Area Networks and Electric Vehicles • Researched the economic viability of implementation smart gird technologies within AMP • Shadowed a line-worker of a member community • Toured AMP owned generation projects, Gorsuch (Coal) and Belleville (Hydro) • Worked with Carnegie Mellon's SEI on the Smart Grid Maturity Model

Driven and energetic engineer at Open to opportunities

July 2012

A young professional with a degree in Aerospace and Mechanical engineering, seeking an entry level position. I am a driven and energetic mechanical and aerospace engineer with a passion for learning. I possess the technical proficiency, creative mindset, and teamwork skills necessary for engineering effective solutions.