1. Kenneth Francis Wei Haan Yap
Address: 1355 Woodfords Place, Chula Vista, CA 91913. Phone: (321) 848 1819. Email: kyap2011@my.fit.edu.
Objective
To further contribute to the development and advancement of the science and technology fields, in addition to
enhance my life-long education in the industry.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering & Bachelor of Science, Mathematical Sciences
(August 2011 – May 2014)
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida.
GPA: 3.91/4.0
 Dean’s List
 Distinguished Student Scholar Award
American University Program (September 2009 – April 2011)
INTI International College Subang, Malaysia.
GPA: 3.93/4.0
 Dean’s List
Work Experience
Teaching Assistant, San Diego State University (August 2014 – Present)
Acted as a tutor for students undertaking the design portion of their aerospace course. Tasks include assisting
students in machining their projects, report grading, as well as maintenance of the aerospace laboratory.
Occasionally assisted professors in performing experiments and other arbitrary duties.
Lab Research Assistant, Florida Institute of Technology (July – December 2012)
Performed various duties assigned by researchers undertaking NASA’s slosh experiment. Tasks include
machining of prototype structures, soldering of electronic components, performing minor experiments as well
as writing reports and computer codes.
Sales Consultant, IKEA Malaysia (February – August 2009)
Assisted customers in making a purchasebyproviding product information, preparing sales itinerary and interior
designing. Additional duties included assembly, disassembly, and translocation of display products and
housekeeping of the sales floor.
Relevant Courseworks
Completed: Mechanics of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Compressible Flow, Aerodynamics & Flight Mechanics,
Rockets & Mission Analysis, Control Systems, Experimental Aerodynamics, Air Breathing Engines, Structures,
Aircraft Stability & Controls, Space Flight Mechanics, Aerospace Computational Techniques.
Senior Design: Was in the aerodynamics, controls, and electronics section of team ICARUS – aiming to design
and manufacture an ornithopter UAV capable of mimicking the flapping flight of an African crowned eagle.
Skills
Languages: English, Malay
Computer: Microsoft Offices, C++, FORTRAN, MatLab, Pro-E, Arduino, LabView, AAA
Physical: Machine Shop (solder, drill, lathes, mill, saw, tools, etc.)
Activities & Leadership
Community Service
 Rumah Kanak-kanak Impian Orphanage and Child Care
 Sungai Way Old Folks Home
World Youth Day, Sydney, Australia (June 2008)