1. JAMES M. RATINO
MATERIALS ENGINEER AND PHYSICIST
Citizenship: Yes
Special Hiring Authority: No
Federal Experience: No
Clearance: None
Selective Service: Registered
ENGINEERING ACHEIVEMENTS
Dynamic Pressure Calibration
 Project: Designandconstruct a
device to measure andcalibrate a
seriesof pressure valves for the
NationalInstitute of Standards and
Technology.
 Results: Project resulted in a success
and received acknowledgement ina
NIST scientific publication
Ultra-Capacitor Pack
 Project: Designandconstruct a
capacitor pack for long-term
replacement of a car battery.
 Appliedelectronic and circuit
knowledge acquired inElectronics
and Instrumentation 1 and 2.
 The final product has maximum
amperage of 660 amps and16.2
volts.
 Result: A 75% weight reduction over
typical car batteries.
 The systemconsistentlystarts and
runs a car. It cansit over 18 hours
betweenstart-ups.
 Presented at Frostburg’s
Undergraduate Research Symposium
Shaker Table Design for Capstone
 Project: Create a goldore shaker
table.
 Role: Capstone Design Project leader
 Designedwater system, table, and
collectiondevice.
 Use learnedvibrations and fluid
mechanics techniques to separate
gold from a soil sample.
 Presented at Frostburg’s
Undergraduate Research Symposium
Honors and Affiliations
 (2011) Deans’ List in association with
Frostburg State University
 (2010-2014) Frostburg State
UniversityHonors Program
 (2011-2012) AmericanSocietyof
Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
113 White Way, SykesvilleMD 21784
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EDUCATION
Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD
Double Majoredwitha Bachelor of Science in EngineeringandPhysics ABET Certified May2015
College of Liberal Arts andSciences Cumulative GPA: (3.03)
Concentration in Materials Engineering
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Engineering Technician July2015-Present
NationalInstitute of Standards and Technology Gaithersburg, MD
Structures Group
 Instrument and installrebar for Alkali-Silicone Reactionconcrete test specimens
 Installandwire over 360 strain gages withover 20,000 linear feet of cable.
 Researchand procure materials for concrete test specimen
 Use laser measurements to analyze free expansion ofASR concrete test specimen
Student Traniee Nov. 2014-July2015
NationalInstitute of Standards and Technology Gaithersburg, MD
Heat Transfer and Alternative Energy
 Installa water heater withproper wiringandplumbing.
 Perform various efficiencytests onelectric water heaters.
 Use MATLAB and other programs to analyze data results from various tests.
Guest Researcher Summer 2014-Nov. 2014
NationalInstitute of Standards and Technology Gaithersburg, MD
Structures Division
 Designedandimplementeda dynamic pressure calibration system. (Published)
 Performedwindtunneltesting and completed calibrationof hotwire andcobra pro.
Assistant Installation Manager 2007 - 2013
The LibraryStore Ltd. Olney, MD
 Assistedthe proprietor inmaintaining efficient procedures for jobsites.
 Coordinated withcustomers, jobsite foremen, architects, andsuperintendents to ensure
customer’s needs are met anddeadlinessatisfied.
 Performeda number of woodworking jobs that variedinproject and skill level, i.e.
furniture customizations, custom cuts, andtaught these skills to newemployees.
SUMMARY
Focused and detail oriented individual with 8+ years of experience in a hands -on work
environment possessing the required enthusiasm, vision, drive, and flexibility necessary to
implement myqualifications andskills in anopportunistic career environment as an Engineer.
SKILLS
Computer Skills: Advanced in MS Office Suites 2010
Method and Processing Techniques: Mechanical Behavior of Materials,
Kinetics, Semiconductor Materials, Solid-State Physics, Analytical Stress
Tests, Statistical Mechanics, Thermal Expansions, Metal Sample Testing
Capabilities: Resourceful Self-Starter, 7-Plus Years Management
Experience, 7-Plus Years Hands-OnMaterial Productionand Construction
Experience, 7-Plus Years Customer Service, Programming and Analysis
Skills, Flexible andAdaptive, Effective Communicator in Fast-Paced and
High-Stress Environments