1. Yapeng Chen Tel: 7657142198
ychen203@ur.rochester.edu
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Ability to apply mechanical engineering background and knowledge of business strategies to
provide solutions to various problems.
 Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 Computer skills: Solidworks, Ansys 14.0, Catia, Keyshot 5.0, Matlab, Autodesk CFD, basic
logic5000 plc programing, Office software.
Engineering and Business Education
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Master of Science in Technical Entrepreneurship and Management Expected June
2017
Interdisciplinary program between Simon Business School and Hajim School of Engineering
&Applied Sciences.
 Technical concentration in Mechanical Engineering. Related courses include precise
instrument design, thermodynamics of solid and robust design.
 Exposure to practice of business concepts and strategies by involvements in workshops
and team project assignments in Simon Business School. Related courses include
Screening Technical Opportunities, Operations Management, Economics, Marketing and
Strategy, Accounting and Finance.
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN May
2016
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. Minored in Economic (Overall GPA
3.07/4.0)
University courses in written and oral English. Global Engineering Professional Seminar.
Study abroad in Germany in summer 2015.
Work Experience
Austar Pharmaceutical equipment Company(2015.6-2015.7) Position:R&D department 3D designer
Used Solidworks to design a 3D Powder Vacuum Conveyor given 2D CAD dimensions; Used Keyshot5.0 to
create an
animation to show how an Aluminum Barrel Cleaning Equipment works given completed 3D Solidworks
drawing.
Gain knowledge of the structures of pharmaceuticalequipment as well as how the air-conditioning systemworks
in pharmaceutical plant.
 Collaborative Design Projects:
1. Design of new personal transportation (All terrain longboard wheels), with two other team members,
Completed CAD drawing and used 3D printer to print the wheels. (Project won the best design for the class).
2. Senior Design of Automated-Crepe maker with 5 otherteam members. (Top 10 senior designs)
 Completed 3D CAD drawings (ready to import to CNC machine)
 Developed a fully functional prototype to build a crepe automatically.
3. Designed interface of maps to help pilots navigate more conveniently (using Matlab programming), with
three
other team members.
Interests:Huge fan of basketball. Played intermural Basketball Game. Captain of basketball team
and head of basketball club in high school.