1. PAKKY FREDERIC NGAHA
12002 Kentucky Derby, Montgomery, TX 77316  (240) 280-4953  fngaha@gmail.com
U.S Citizen
OBJECTIVE
I have successfully passed the Fundamental of Engineering (FE) Exam, and I am looking for a
challenging entry-level Mechanical Engineer position in a design firm where I’ll become a Professional
Engineer (PE).
EDUCATION
University ofMaryland, Baltimore County, Maryland
Bachelor ofScience, Mechanical Engineering May 2014
Relevant Coursework: Machine Design, Calculus, Finite Element, Controls/Vibration Lab,
Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer,HVAC,Fluid mechanics, and circuits.
PROJECTS
Baseball Helmet Design Project Fall 2013
 Designed an impact testing system to determine a baseball helmet material by simulating a ball
hitting a pitcher’s helmet within a $200 budget.
 Managed the development of the 2 prototypes for the impact and sensor systems by facilitating
meetings, reporting project status at stand up meetings, and writing final report.
 Tested various materials, Collected and analyzed data using Labview and an accelerometer.
 Presented findings and results to professors, classmates and non-technical audience.
UMBC Tractor Pull Project Spring 2013
 Built a tractor with maximum weight of 5 lbs. that could compete in a sled pulling competition
against 12 teams,inside a team of 4 within a $200 budget.
 Led purchase request change from design change from team member.
 Wrote the final reports and presented information to fellow classmates.
SKILLS
Computer Skills
AutoCAD| SolidWorks| Pro/Engineer| MATLAB & Simulink| Labview| Microsoft Office suite
Foreign Languages
Bilingual in English and French (Native)
EMPLOYMENTEXPERIENCE
Theatre Technical Assistant Federal Work Study Aug 2013-May 2014
Department of Performing Arts and Humanities, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
 Installed software in computers, used machines and equipment in the shop to cut metal and wood,
and completed assignments based on written and oral instructions.
 Led a team of 3 during the total inventory of the theatre.
Office Clerk Federal Work Study Sept 2012 – May 2013
Imaging Research Center,University of Maryland, Baltimore County
 Improved the inventory management process by entering data in spreadsheets,reviewed and
updated inventories and wrote summary reports for internal distribution.
 Accurately classified confidential data and improved data management in the department.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
 National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE),
 4th
and 5th
Annual Winter Student Leadership Retreat, UMD, 2010, 2011