Alessandro Gianforcaro is a bilingual mechanical engineering student at Florida International University seeking an internship. He has a 3.99 GPA and experience with computational fluid dynamics research and aircraft design. His research involved designing and simulating a Formula 1 front wing using CAD software and CFD analysis to optimize aerodynamic performance. He also assists engineering professors and is involved with his university's aerospace design club.

1. Alessandro Gianforcaro
​agianforcaro7@gmail.com​ ​·​ (786)-656-5183
Bilingual mechanical engineering student currently seeking an internship in a highly innovative company
EDUCATION:
Florida International University (FIU)​| Honors College | ​Cumulative​ GPA: ​3.99 Fall 2018 - Fall 2021(Expected)
- ​Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Junior Year
- FIU Ambassador Scholarship
- Dean’s List (Fall 2018 - Present)
Escuela Bella Vista (High School) ​|​Cumulative​ GPA: 4.00 Graduated June 2018
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Bilingual Diploma - Presidential Award
- Presidential Award for Academic Excellence; signed by the President of the United States
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Computational Fluid Dynamics​ ​Researcher May 2020 - Present
Florida International University - Instructor Dr. Kevin Boutsen
- Designed, using SolidWorks, a Formula 1 front wing including nosecone, endplates, upper/lower flaps, and pylons.
- Prepared the 3D CAD model for a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation using ANSYS Fluent. This included
optimizing the model using ANSYS DesignModeler and ANSYS Mesh to create an air enclosure, symmetry planes,
inlets/outlets, and mesh inflation layers.
​- Modified the original front wing to improve the aerodynamic features such as downforce, drag, static pressure, and
velocity magnitude based on the ANSYS Fluent analysis and assistance from instructor Dr. Kevin Boutsen.
Learning Assistant ​Aug 2019 - Present
Florida International University Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department​;​ ​Miami, Florida
- I assist a professor by answering student's questions on exercises done and sent in class.
- The class material includes equilibrium of forces and moments in particles and rigid bodies 2D/3D, moment and shear
diagrams, center of mass, truss systems, mass moment of inertia, and more.
- Collect data on over 84 students’ performance and present it to the professor to see how students are performing in the
class and the recommendations that may be implemented to further improve learning.
Structures Designer
FIU Aero Club (AIAA Branch) Aug 2018 - Present
-​ ​Helping design, build, and test aircraft for the annual SAE Aero Design Competition.
- Tasks include designing airfoil pieces with CAD, prototyping, soldering, buying and assembling parts, and more.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES/PROJECTS:
National Honor Society (NHS)|​Member​ ​ ​ Jan 2015 - June 2018
- Cooperated with other members in organizing food drives, clothing drives, non-uniform days, and more.
- Participated in multiple food/clothing drives, dressed up as Santa Claus for a Pediatric hospital gift drive.
Lideres del Futuro IGEZ (Leadership Course) November 2016
- ​Course on leadership skills and requirements. Universidad Central Andrés Bello (UCAB) & Instituto de Gerencia y
Estrategia del Zulia (IGEZ) Diploma
- In-depth courses on interpersonal relationships, personal skills, negotiations, and emotional handling.
Escuela Bella Vista Yearbook|​Editor in Chief ​ Aug 2014 - July 2016
- Coordinated video/photo at events, edited spreads, compiled photos, and supervised students.
HONORS, AWARDS, & CERTIFICATIONS
- ​Languages:​ Bilingual (Spanish and English), Basic knowledge of Italian.
- ​Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) - Mechanical Design ​(Certificate ID: C-P4D2BWK3JR) ​January 2020
- ​Technical: ​Advanced in Adobe CC, SolidWorks (CAD), ANSYS Simulations, Matlab, Microsoft Office, C++, Fortran, Visual Studio.
- CITI Social/Behavioral Human Research Course ​(Certificate ID: 29495274) ​December 2018
- Presidential Award for Academic Excellence; signed by the President of the United States ​ June 2018
- Regional Math Olympics Bronze Medal (2x) ​Sept. 2015 - 2016