Rocio Hernandez

2737 N. Fitzgugh Apt. 3222 Dallas, TX 75204

(281) 630-6631 rh6d66d8@westpost.net
Objective: To work fulltime for an organization with high standards of performa
nce,
productivity and professionalism in the Engineering discipline. To be part of a
work-team committed to excellence.
Education: Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Master of Science in Manufacturing and Systems Engineering
Thesis: Effects of Electrical Fields in Aligning SWNTs during Production of Pol
ymer/SWNTs Nanocomposites.
Graduation Date: August 2008 GPA: 3.90
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Minor: Mathematics
Software
Experience: Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Matlab, Minitab, Mathcad, Pspi
ce, Inventor, Labview, PSAT, DreamWeaver, Visual Basic.
Equipment
Experience: Scanning Electron Microscope (Hitachi-S-4300SE/N), Differential Sca
nning
Calorimetry (DSC823 M. Toledo), Atomic Force Microscope, Tensile Testing Machine
.
Experience: Confidential.- Dallas, TX (09/08- Present)
Project Engineer
* Assist in activities during the engineering and construction phase of a projec
t
related to the installation of offshore/onshore pipelines.
o Investigate and prepare wall thickness, cathodic protection, pipeline crossi
ngs and
horizontal directional drilling design calculations.
o Perform on-bottom stability and single-phase hydraulic analyses.
o Write project design reports and technical memos.
o Assist in the development of a project basis of design.
o Prepare request for quotation and scope of work.
o Familiarize with seismic design for pipelines.
o Work with autocad drafters to complete project drawings.
* Familiarize with DNV, ASME, API, ASTM, CFR, PHMSA bulletins, and NTLs .
* Write Company engineering procedures (design analysis and ROW procedure).
Industrial Engineering, Texas Tech University. -Lubbock, TX (06/06-08/08)
Research Assistant
* Research sponsored by NASA included the following goals:
o Discuss a manufacturing process of SWNT-polymer nanocomposites.
o Alignment of Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) in a polymer matrix by
applying electric field.
o Identify the parameters that affect the quality and performance of the
nanocomposites in a high volume production process.
* Peer reviewed conference proceedings published and presentations presented:
o Hernandez, R., and Rivero, I.V., 2008, May, "Manufacturing Process Design to
Ensure the Repeatability of Nanocomposites Properties." Industrial Engineeri
ng
Research Conference,Vancouver, CANADA, IIE.
o Hernandez, R., and Rivero, I.V., 2007, May, "Manufacturing Process of SWNT-
Polymer Nanocomposites: Quality and Performance in a High Volume Production.
"
 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, IIE.
Operating Technical Electronics, Inc. -Fort Worth, TX (03/05 - 06/06)
Electrical Engineer
* Assist in the design of switching AC/DC power supplies that conform to custome
r
specifications.
* Build and test power supply prototypes before sending the design to production
.
* Troubleshoot and fix faulty units returned by customers.
* Work with the customer's Quality Engineer to ensure the solution is satisfacto
ry.
* Maintain the company's computer network.
* Research, recommend and fill purchase orders for computers and software needed
by engineering.
* Provide customers with all information they require about our products.
* Make quotations, receive and process purchase orders using Peachtree software.

EDUC Technology Support, Texas Tech University -Lubbock, TX (10/03-12/04)

Student Assistant
* Provide technology support by assisting faculty and students with software
programs issues and printing difficulties.
* Computer troubleshooting and repair.
* Customer Service Skills
Professional
Associations: Institute of Industrial Engineers
Member 2006-2008
Association of Women in Electrical Engineering
President 2003-2004
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Member 2002-2004
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Member 2002-2004
Advanced Vehicular Engineering Club
Member 2004

Language: Bilingual Spanish/English

References: Available upon request