1. ADRIAN MARANON
(928) 488-8666 ● amaranon14@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Masters of Science, Mechanical Engineering Graduation: December 2016
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ GPA: 3.4
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Graduation: May 2015
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ GPA: 3.7
SKILLS
ANSYS Fluent SolidWorks LabVIEW ABAQUS MATLAB AutoCAD
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
 Heat Transfer  Rocket Propulsion  Polymers & Composites
 Thermodynamics  Finite Elements in Engineering  Digital Control Design
 Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics  Six Sigma Methodology  Electrochemical Storage & Conversion
WORK EXPERIENCE
Arizona Public Service (APS) Fossil Fuels Generation/ Power Generation Intern – Yuma, AZ May 2014 – August 2014
 Updated bearing cooling water tank control system.
 Consulted plant personnel and plant drawings to get an estimate of the correct valve size, contacted vendors, purchased and
fitted valve in the system.
FSE 100: Introduction to Engineering Course – Graduate Teaching Assistant – Tempe, AZ August 2015 - Present
 Introduced and guided freshmen through the engineering design process and applicable tools to create a renewable energy
source such as a wind turbine, water turbine, or solar cells.
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Peer Mentor, Residential Halls – Tempe, AZ August 2013 - May 2015
 Connected new engineering students to the engineering school’s faculty and resources by coordinating monthly programs which
aimed to increase retention and address individual student’s academic and social needs.
Joaquin Bustoz Math-Science Honors Program – Supervisor – Tempe, AZ May 2016 – August 2016
 Supervised 16 JBMSHP residential staff to ensure the safety and academic success of student participants.
 Served as a liaison between senior staff, parents, and participants to identify and resolve issues and conflicts.
P R O J E C T S
Geothermal Power Plants and Enhanced Geothermal Systems Analysis (Thermodynamics): August 2016 – Present
 Assessed the viability, components, and benefits offered by geothermal power plants that utilize Enhanced Geothermal Systems.
Thermal Analysis of Smartphone Application Processor (Heat Transfer): January 2016 – May 2016
 Performed thermal analysis on the Android Nexus 5 in order to locate hot spots on the phone surface and identify the
temperature range.
 Gathered empirical data using thermocouples and an in-built thermal sensor and compared resulting data with a CAD model of
the internal structure of the phone.
Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics Project: August 2015 – December 2015
 Analyzed steady state fluid system with heat transfer and the effects of turbulent and laminar flow.
BAND-IT Trainer Capstone Project: August 2014 – May 2015
 Built full body, portable workout gym prototype that fits within the carry-on dimensions of 7.5”x12”x 22”, capable of more than 30
exercises for various muscle groups.
 Created a prototype and production model using SolidWorks and performed structural analysis via ANSYS allowing us to build a
physical prototype and to design an ideal model with specification improvements to increase marketability
L E A D E R S H I P A N D V O L U N T E E R I N G
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Outreach Committee – Tempe, AZ August 2011 – Present
 Hosted full scale catapult competition for local high school engineering clubs.
 Designed and directed workshops aimed to promote the STEM field amongst 1st
– 6th
grade students.
Toastmasters (Voice of Many Toastmasters) – Sargent at Arms - Scottsdale, AZ January 2016 – Present
 Developed public speaking, listening, and leadership skills by delivering and evaluating speeches.