1. ALEC VOGELSANG
1910 McLaren Drive, Roseville CA 95661 Cell: (916) 671-0652 Email: smartalecv@gmail.com
PROFILE
Recent graduate of a highly ranked university with experience in Project Management, NanoEngineering, and
Information Technology. Seeking opportunities to contribute my skills and experiences in a meaningful way as
an entry level engineer.
EDUCATION: B.S. in NanoEngineering (Mechanical Engineering Focus) – UC San Diego - June 2016
 GPA: 3.35 / 4.0  Provost Honors: 5 / 12 quarters
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Relevant coursework in various engineering disciplines such as nanotechnology, electrical, mechanical, chemical,
and materials science
Electronic Devices and Circuits: Digital/Analog Molecular Modeling of Nanoscale Systems
Mechanical Behavior of Materials  Characterization of NanoEngineering Systems
Nanomaterials Synthesis and Fabrication of NanoDevices
Crystallography of Materials NanoEngineering System Design
Material and Energy Balances Mechanics: Statics
SKILLS
• Software: Windows OS, SolidWorks, MATLAB, AutoCAD, CAD/CAM, CorelDraw, Computer Numeric Control
(CNC), Lumerical, Pandat CALPHAD, FullProf Suite, OrCAD
• Nanofabrication/Imaging: Dynamic light scattering (DLS), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM),
Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), LabView, Light Microscopy
• Circuits: Oscilloscope, function generator, digital multi-meter, logic analyzer, Verilog
• Shop tools: Woodshop safety, 3D printing, laser printing, milling, band saw, varnishing, heat gun, welding
• Chemical lab equipment: Pipette, centrifuge, cover slips, buret, dropper, buffers, glassware safety
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UCSD Health Department (Mar. 2016 – Present)
Research Assistant
• Contributed to interim reports for funding agencies in research of HIV prevention / substance abuse
• Evaluated mapping quality control and website design
• Obtained CITI Certification and HIPAA Certification
UCSD Jacob’s School of Engineering - Global TIES (Teams in Engineering Service) (Mar. 2015 – Present)
Project Manager, former Webmaster, USD Social Innovation Challenge (SIC) Finalist
• Led a team of multidisciplinary engineers in humanitarian projects for the Philippines
• Managed the design, testing, and implementation of solar-powered bamboo lamps in Bulacan, Philippines
• Planned, researched, and facilitated team meetings, presentations, and fundraisers
• Delivered successful business pitches and presentations to the University of San Diego SIC
Scripps Institution of Oceanography (Jun. 2015 – Jan. 2016)
Information Technology Assistant
• Provided computer assistance and support, troubleshot and solved technology issues
• Assessed, evaluated, and performed diagnostics on computer hardware and software systems
• Protected and backed up sensitive information

2. UCSD Admissions and Employment Services (Sep. 2014 – May 2015)
Desktop Support Technician (IT)
• Provided first-tier desktop support by responding to UCSD website end-users via phone line and email
• Documented/processed systems, security groups, and user accounts using UCSD Active Directory
• Resolved a range of software, hardware, and network access issues
UCSD Psychiatry Department (Mar. – Jun. 2014)
Information Technology Assistant (IT)
• Assisted with various troubleshooting and computer related issues
• Installed, configured, and updated Windows OS, Microsoft Office, among other various software
• Set up new computers, printers, monitors, networks, HTML website design
PROJECTS AND RESEARCH
Global TIES One Village Philippines (OVP) Project (Mar. 2015 – Present)
• Humanitarian Engineering Project aimed to provide an affordable, efficient, and sustainable source of
lighting for villagers at the Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm in the Philippines
• Planned and visited the Philippines to implement solar-powered bamboo lamp design (<$5 USD per unit)
• Webmaster for 3 months, All-Team Lead and Project Manager for 10 months
Determination of Eutectic Ranges for CuO – TiO2 – SiO2 Binary/Ternary Phase Systems (Mar. – Jun. 2016)
• Sponsored project of a National Science Foundation (NSF) award under PI Jian Luo. Listed as contributor
• Determined eutectic temperature and composition for Copper Oxide – Titania – Silica phase systems via
mixing, annealing, quenching, and characterizing/analyzing samples using SEM, DSC, and TGA
Team GIRR (Garden and Irrigation) Project (Apr. – Jun. 2015)
• Humanitarian Engineering Project aimed to provide a garden and drip irrigation system fit for It’s All About
the Kids and Rancho El Milagro Children’s Home in Tijuana, Mexico
• Designed and prototyped affordable irrigation system; Irrigation Team lead for 3 months
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
UCSD Chapter of Triangle Science and Engineering Fraternity at UCSD (Jan. 2016 – Present)
Vice President of Internal Affairs, former Historian
• Executive Board member of UCSD chapter of Triangle, oversaw all internal affairs
• Planned, communicated, and coordinated fraternity events such as meetings, formal, and philanthropies
UCSD Jacob’s School of Engineering – NanoEngineering and Technology Society (NETS) (Apr. 2015 – Jun. 2016)
Fundraiser Chair
• Executive Board member for UCSD’s NanoEngineering student-run organization
• Planned and hosted various fundraising events to raise funds
AWARDS/HONORS
• Provost Honors (3.5+ GPA) for 5/12 quarters
• University of San Diego (USD) Social Innovation Challenge (SIC) Finalist
HOBBIES / INTERESTS
• Photography and Photo Editing
- Familiar with manual use of Nikon and Canon digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) image capture
- Knowledgeable in photo editing software such as Picasa 3, Corel Paintshop, and Adobe Photoshop
• Music Composition and Performance
- Familiar with music theory, music composition/writing software
- Performed in marching band, jazz band, and percussion band on numerous occasions