1. Javier E. De Jesús Astacio
javier.dejesus1@upr.edu │ (939) 246-6788 │ ER66 Vía Enramada, Urb. Entrerios, Trujillo Alto, PR. 00976
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a research or internship position in the field of Mechanical Engineering in which I can gain valuable
work experience to develop technical and professional skills.
EDUCATION
Mechanical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus GPA: 3.50/4.00
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Graduation:May/2019
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
Baja SAE UPR-Mayaguez Business & Body and Chassis 2015 - 2016
 Involved in the manufacture and welding of the chassis.
 Organized events such as eight fundraising activities, sponsors meeting and maintained accounting.
 Reached a profit of $4,657 after carrying out the fundraising activities.
UPRM BioMEMS Research Lab, UPR-Mayaguez Undergraduate Researcher 2015 - 2016
 Detection of Enterococcus in public waters using a sensor on a buoy.
 Design and manufacture (using 3D Printer) an enzymatic assay which increase the efficiency of the system
by 7%.
Vex University Robotics Project Manager 2014 - 2015
 Design and manufacture the base of the robot to improve the efficiency and less total weight.
Molecular Science Research Building, UPR-Rio Piedras High School Researcher 2013 - 2014
 Collaborate in the process of design and manufacture of an externally interfaced urea electrochemical
bioreactor at forward osmosis subsystem for energy and waste recovery in water recycling.
Nanotechnology Symposium Designed Speaker Talk 2011 - 2013
 Training and demonstration to the general public in the area of nanoscience and nanotechnology
sponsored by NSF, NASA, IFN y UPR
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez Student Section
 Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez Student Section
 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), UPR Mayaguez Collegiate Chapter
 UPRM Wrestling Team 70kg
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Puerto Rico Science Fair High School Researcher 2012 - 2013
 The Urea Bioreactor Electrochemical system (UBE) efficiently converted the urea into ammonia in its
bioreactor, and then turned the ammonia into energy with its fuel cell.
 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAH) award and third place
Vex Robotics Competition, PR. Team Captain 2011 - 2013
 Two consecutive years Champions and programing winner
 Lead designer and manufacturer of the two times robot winner.
SKILLS
 Arduino software and components Bilingual (Spanish & English)
 AutoCAD/MATLAB