1. Donald E. Bracker
6 Hearthstone Rd ∙ Rochester, NY 14534 ∙ donniebracker@gmail.com∙ 585-402-5538
EDUCATION__________________________________ _________________
Syracuse University – Syracuse, NY Expected May 2017
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering
3.277 GPA
SKILLS_____ ______________________________________________________
AutoCAD, ProE,SolidWorks, Creo, Microsoft Excel, MATLAB,Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
RELATED EXPERIENCE__ ___ _____________________________________
Tricon Piping Systems, Inc.: Project Manager May 2016- August 2016
 Found potential projects and placed bids ranging from $1,000 to $100,000, using competitive pricing
strategies.
 Collaborated with contractors to create submittal drawings using SolidWorks 3D rendering software.
 Partnered with the head of the manufacturing shop to generate fabrication drawings that minimized
manufacturing time.
 Created a test to evaluate potential employees’ SolidWorks capabilities.
 Developed an improved training program using PowerPoint.
 Interviewed, trained, and mentored new employees.
ACADEMIC PROJECTS ____________________________________
Card Flipper:
 Teams used the engineering design process to create a machine capable of flipping 10 cards in 15
seconds.
 Designed, dimensioned, and assembled a virtual prototype of the machine using SolidWorks.
 Analyzed stress and fatigue experienced in the machine during operation using MATLAB compulational
software.
Senior Design:
 Team tasked with developing a gas chromotagraph winding machine, for a local engineering company.
 Calculated stresses,wear,and control speeds for machine using, MATLAB computational software.
 Partnerd with faculty and industry advicors to design prototypes, that meet the companies requirements.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES________________ _________________
Syracuse University Men’s Rugby Team: Tour Manager 2016-2017