Philip Asante

Aerospace Engineering Student at Carleton University

Ottawa, ON - Email me on Indeed: indeed.com/r/Philip-Asante/28b6d3ada3fdd495 A technically well-grounded engineering student with design skills thus far obtained through various courses of study, work projects and volunteer positions with favorable prospects as a competent, productive and creative individual within the Aerospace community. I take a particular interest in the fields of aircraft aerodynamic performance, flight stability, control and simulation with a drive towards the marketing and development of Unmanned Aerial Systems.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Flight Aerodynamic Stability & Control Simulation Modeler; Aerodynamics Team Liason
Geosurv II Unmanned Aerial System (Carleton University Final Year Project, Canada, Since August 2011 - September 2011 to Present Currently responsible for the review, debugging and development of an existing non-linear dynamic Simulink based flight model of the Geosurv II UAS aircraft prototype. Responsible for the implementation of the dynamic flight model into STK for mission planning/simulation and FlightGear for 3D dynamic visualization and pilot training. Provide support to avionics group in integrating the prototypes autopilot system hardware-in-the-loop testbed into the dynamic flight model to test system response to various flight conditions. Team liaison responsible for attending project integration meetings, providing status updates and maintaining a 7-member Aerodynamics team schedule.

Project Manager
The Blackbird UAV (Competition by Unmanned Vehicle Systems, Canada) - Juli 2011 to Present Responsible for the preparation of design modification requirements. Prepare project budgets, funding proposals and sponsorship requests. Responsible for application for Special Flight Operations Certificate. Coordinate & chair project meetings with team leads to keep track of project progress. Responsible for aircraft flight stability and control.

Founder & CAD Developer

Chamillion Design Solutions - Juni 2010 to Present A professional student-run design company offering imaginative, relevant product design solutions and their visualization. Some of the services we offer include: -3D Rendered Modelling -Mechanism Verification and Animation -Scaled Prototype Development -Working and Assembly Drawings

University Level Project - Entry For National Unmanned Systems Competition

Blackbird UAV (Unmanned Vehicle Systems, Canada) - Januari 2010 to Present - Created initial concept designs and performed initial sizing calculations. - Developed 3D models of finalized structural design and engineering drawings of aircraft

components. - Developed performance index relationship functions and charts to aid in material selection. - Developed CNC code and machining instructions for the components of the aircraft structure and vacuum forming fuselage molds, coordinating with workshop-technician staff in their fabrication. - Co-designed portable ground control station. - Performed detailed study and analysis of the aircraft's stability and responses to control and implemented obtained results into a dynamic simulation for assessment and training. - Produced training simulations and scenarios used to tweak craft dynamic performance, autopilot response, servo gains and stability. - Produced regular updates in the form of reports and presentations for project managers.

Project Engineer
University Level Project - Competition Entry for American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics - September 2008 to Juli 2009 - Involved in developing an autorotation descent retardation device for an autonomous descent module. - Designed the control and propulsion system for the descent module to allow it to land within a desired accuracy at given GPS coordinates. - Developed evaluation criteria and performed performance matching for propulsion system. - Developed 3D CAD models of the control and propulsion system. - Developed, simulated and tested the control system algorithm with the use of MATLAB.

Project Intern
Sultan Qaboos University - Mei 2008 to September 2008 -Assisted in the evaluation of Solid Tubular Expansion for Oil extraction purposes. -Produced working and assembly drawings of parts to be used in test rig. -Modelled different material behaviour in MATLAB to aid in optimum material selection. -Produced reports based on the analysis obtained from computerized models requiring clear writing and good communication skills. -Met frequently with supervisor to discuss results obtained from models that usually required an oral presentation of findings.

Junior Technician
Sultan Qaboos University Language Center - Juni 2006 to September 2007 - Assisted in responding to hardware and software problems reported. - Maintained computer lab complaint folders. - Performed hardware maintenance and software upgrades. - Resolved network issues in the departments computer labs. - Met with supervisor on a daily basis to report all problems discovered.

EDUCATION

B.Eng Aerospace Engineering

Carleton University Januari 2007 to Januari 2012

SKILLS Pro Engineer Wildfire, AutoCAD, Matlab, Simulink, Pro Mechanica (Finite Element Analysis), Excel, Word, Solid Modeling, Aerodynamics, CAD/CAM, Dynamic Simulation, CFD, Adept in the use of Pro Engineer, Solid

Works and AutoCAD., Experience with Pro-Mechanica for prototype load response analysis., , Ability to utilize ANSYS and Solid Works FlowXpress to perform CFD analysis on modeled prototypes., A firm foundation in the use of C++ and MATLAB for problem-solving and feedback control design., An excellent command of the Microsoft Office Suite and Database management., Experience with aircraft stability evaluation, feedback control design and simulation.

LINKS http://chamillionsolutions.blogspot.com http://twitter.com/#!/Philooo http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chamillion-Design-Solutions-Co/151356608243337?v=wall http://www.linkedin.com/pub/philip-asante/22/739/5a3 http://www.wix.com/chamillionsolutions/chamillion-design

AWARDS

http://www.unmannedsystems.ca/content.php?doc=168 Unmanned Systems Canada UAV Competition, Blackbird UAV, 3rd place winner for Phase 2 flight demonstration, Valcartier CFB, QC, May 8th, 2011 Unmanned Systems Canada UAV Competition, Blackbird UAV, 2nd place winner for Phase 1 design technical paper, Valcartier CFB, QC, May 8th, 2011