1. Daniel Fouquet
Gretna, LA | (504)812-5873 | dsfouquet@gmail.com
Mechanical Engineering graduate, demonstrating leadership and communication skills within a team. Proficient in engineering
design, specializing in aerodynamics, material selection, and project management. Previous experience as a summer intern with a
multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm, working heavily in CAD design and surveying. Designed and built a lightweight
aircraft to compete in the SAE Aero Design Competition, placing 2nd globally.
EDUCATION
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering May 2016
Related coursework: Capstone Senior design, Aerodynamics, Jet and Rocket Propulsion, Vehicular Dynamics, Thermodynamics,
Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, Material Properties and Selection, Calculus and Differential Equations, CAD and SolidWorks.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INFINITY ENGINEERING CONSULTAN TS New Orleans, LA
Mechanical Engineering Intern/CAD Drafter May 2015–August 2015
 Worked under mechanical, civil, and electrical engineers in a consulting firm that managed public and private projects from
conceptual design through construction.
 Assisted project manager inthe design of HVAC and plumbing systems for Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School. Drafted design
of full system in AutoCAD. [$22.5 million project]
 Worked in association with civil, mechanical, and structural engineers on conceptual design and drafting for Mississippi River
marine dock for IMTT.
 Surveyed streets and land for civil engineers at the firm. Surveyed underground piping for safe demolition.
PROJECTS
SAE AERO DESIGN COMPETITION (2ND PLACE FINISH) August 2015–May 2016
Placed 2nd internationally at the SAE Aero Design West competition for the Micro class event. Designed, built, tested, and optimized
a small lightweight R/C aircraft to compete in an international contest. Scored on technical report, design presentation, and
aircraft’s flight capabilities.
MANAGEMEN T
 Maintained an organized timeline and Gantt chart for the team to allocate time and resources during design, testing, and
manufacturing of the aircraft.
 Oversaw the aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and stability and control of the aircraft. Worked in coordination with multiple team
members in different engineering disciplines to ensure complete, collaborated design.
COMMUNICATI ON
 Lead composer of the SAE Design Report, for which the team was awarded a 2nd place finish in the competition.
 Lead speaker for presentation of conceptual design, final design, manufacturing, and testing of airplane to professional engineers
and alumni at LSU and for the SAE Aero Competition Design Panel.
LEADERSHIP
 Took leadership over SolidWorks drawings (3D and 2D) for team after a team member withdrew from the program.
 Consulted with experienced aerodynamic and mechanical engineers, pilots, and R/C hobbyists to optimize design.
SKILLS
 Proficient in CAD, including SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
 Proficient in communications, technical reports, and presentations using Microsoft Office.
 Proficient in fluid flow analysis programs, including AVL, XFOIL, and XFLR5