1. Victor H. Zendejas Lopez
Phone: 510-861-3799 Email: vzendejasl@berkeley.edu Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/victorzendejaslopez
Education
University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Expected: December 2020
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Cumulative GPA: 3.46
Chabot College Hayward, CA June 2017
A.S. Mathematics, Cumulative GPA: 3.68
Skills
• ANSYS
• Linux, C++, MATLAB,Python,
• SOLIDWORKS, CREO
• Lathe & Vertical Mill Operation
• Welding (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW,FCAW)
Technical Elective Coursework
• Finite Element Method
• Continuum Mechanics
• Intermediate Dynamics
• Aerodynamics
• Advanced Graphics Design
• Mathematical Tools for the Physical Sciences
Professional Experience
Computational Fluid Dynamics Researcher January 2020 - Current
Center for Computational Sciences & Engineering (LBNL), Berkeley CA
• Analysis of compressible and low Mach number flows in combustion processes using PeleLM (open
source CFD code)
Chassis Engineer June 2019-August 2019
General Motors, Warren MI
• Characterized nonlinear response of suspension elastomeric components under highly dynamic
conditions experimentally-resulted in 3 new projects
• Characterized Force vs Time relationships that explain system response delay chassis simulation
group expected than what actually occurred experimentally
• Fabricated fixtures used for static deflection tests in $4.5 million dollar cost saving initiative of
evaluating two different microcellular urethane compounds
Autonomous Vehicle Engineer May 2018-August 2018
Intel, Corp. San Jose CA
• Developed prototype components for A.V. along with installation and documentation-retrofitted
many designs to make component installation efficient
• Organized and systematized label naming convention and printing for over 230 cables-saved
technician 6 hours per car build
• A.V. sensor(s) installation, calibration & hardware troubleshooting (LIDAR, ESR, SRR, Camera)
Whole Sale Manager February 2011-September 2015
Oreilly Auto, Inc. San Leandro, CA
• Top 5 salesman in a region of 25 every month for 4 years
• Managed a team of 6 employees, averaged 110 phone orders and 30 walk in customers per day
Research
Project: Finite Element Simulations of Metamaterial Structures February 2019-Current
Goal: Use simulation tools to predict behavior of metamaterials to optimize mechanical performance
Advisor: Zacharias Vangelatos (PhD Candidate), University of California, Berkeley
• Using ANSYS to create structural simulations (Modal and Eigenvalue Buckling) to test mechanical
properties by inserting vacancies in complex 3D microstructures
Project: Decomposition of Toluene and Naphthalene (model tars) June 2017-August 2017
via Application of Atmospheric Pressure Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma
Goal: To combat the formation of tars during the biomass gasification process to reduce cleanup cost.
Advisor: Dr. Gerardo Diaz, University of California, Merced
• Designed device and supporting components in Fusion 360 and Inventor for experiment
• Ordered, cut, machined components, and assembled along with writing procedures for experiment
