1. TYLER B. LANDERS
6720 Tennyson Place, Fort Wayne, IN 46835 • tlander@purdue.edu • 260-452-5414
EDUCATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN May 2017
Bachelors of Science Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.51/4.0
EAFIT University, Medellín, Colombia Spring 2016
Six month study abroad program with focus on Global Engineering Spanish Fluent
WORK EXPERIENCE
Marathon Petroleum Company - Co-op
Pipeline Engineering - Area Facilities Martinsville, IL June 2016 – August 2016
 Developed EIPs and procedure documents for a backpressure valve removal & gravitometer flush line projects
 Created pre-developed isolation procedure documents for area units in NOMADS to reduce area downtime
 Worked with contractors, area operators and technicians to complete projects and assist with daily operations
Pipeline Engineering - Integrity Facilities Findlay, OH May 2015 – August 2015
 Site specific communication lead for the summer 2015 GRNM Hydrotest which included multiple digs, pipe
cutouts, pipe tie-ins, pig launches, pig receipts, pressuring up to test pressures, and project closeout packages
 Developed and helped complete CDR binder and assisted with project closeout drawing updates
 Numerous in field project management, pre-job safety meetings, and safety audits completed
Terminal Engineering - A&SLP Findlay, OH January 2015 – May 2015
 Worked with contractors to design, build, and install two fall protection systems at two Asphalt facilities
 Assisted in a tank conversion from Asphalt to Light Product at the Wellsville, OH Asphalt Terminal
 Provided project support on a large poly-phosphoric acid asphalt injection system at five project sites
Nexteer Automotive Company - Internship Saginaw, MI May 2014 – August 2014
 Responsible for developing and manufacturing three masters and an alignment tool for Pinion Lash Machines
 Created a solution that accommodated current equipment to measure rack rock without operator influence
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company - Internship Findlay, OH August 2013 – December 2013
 Worked with mentor on the development and evaluation testing of the Zeon RS3-G1, a HP tire released in 2016
 Initiated a cost-savings development program which reduced both cost and weight by 5% for European market
BUSINESS & RESEARCH
Aerial Agriculture LLC - Co-founder March 2015 – Present
 Agricultural drone service company that identifies and analyzes crop health through providing NDVI imagery
 Led technology development of solar plane for unassisted durance flights to increase output and reduce costs
 Raised $30,000 in funding through business competitions for research and development of new products
Nano Aerial Vehicles – Undergraduate Research August 2015 – December 2015
 Responsible for designing, prototyping, and flying a more efficient drone for agricultural data collection
 Developed an entirely new type of omni-copter involving non-traditional motor-axis alignment which resulted in
increased payload capabilities, longer flight times, and quicker transitions to fast-forward-flight
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
Purdue Drone Club - President & Founder August 2015 – Present
 Began in order to give students an affordable option to engage with building, designing, and flying drones
 Organizes and leads drone building workshops to members and manages club of over 100 students
 Responsible for organizing club events, gaining sponsors, and managing external relations with Purdue
Purdue Mechanical Engineering Ambassador August 2015 – Present
 Mechanical Engineering program that promotes unity among students, faculty, alumni, and organizations
 Recruited and assisted prospective students by introducing the ME program and available resources
 Taught class that involved deconstructing simple mechanisms and giving lessons on internal components
Gemini Cooperative House - House President January 2014 – January 2015
 Responsible for maintaining a house of fifty members by leading house meetings, delegating responsibilities,
coordinating house activities, and maintaining a positive relationship with Purdue University