1. Daniel Chan
29 Stonehenge Drive, Windsor, CT 06095
chand@union.edu 860-841-2701
Education
Union College, Schenectady,NY
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering June 2016
Professional Skills
Languages: English, Mandarin Chinese
Technical: Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, MATLAB, JMP Pro, STAR-CCM+
Machine: Lathe, Drill Press, Soldering, Band Saw
Engineering Experience
Test Engineer, Belcan Engineering Group, LLC June 2016-Present
 Perform teardown and validation operations for the F-135 JSF engine
Senior Capstone Project: Design of Mechanical System, Union College September 2015- June 2016
 Collaborate with a local company, Automated Dynamics Corporations, to design a prototype lathe chuck and grinder
configuration in SolidWorks that would automate and expedite the cutting process of NOL rings
 Built a functional prototype of lathe and grinder modifications that was presented to Automated Dynamics as proof of
concept
Senior Project: SAE Aero Team Propulsion Engineer, Union College September 2014- June 2016
 Tested various propellers and nitro engines combinations on a stationary test bed in order to determine the best combination
and maximize the amount of thrust the engine can generate for the competition aircraft
 Mounted the engine test bed on top of a car in order to obtain dynamic thrust data to further my research on the best engine
and propeller combination for the competition aircraft
 Finished 4th out of 20 teams during the Advanced Class Competition
Engineering Coursework
Spaceflight Mechanics, Union College September 2015
 Expand upon the basic engineering understanding oftwo body mechanics by learning how to get into space from a celestial
body,how to move from planet to planet, and how to return to the surface of a celestial body from space
Solar Energy Analysis and Design, Union College March 2015
 Designed a Solar PV systemfor a dorm on campus by researching various types of solar panels and calculating how efficient
the panels would have been given the schools geographical position
 Performed an economic analysis on the entire systemto see how much money this systemwould theoretically save the
school
Fluid Dynamics, Union College January 2015
 Utilized a wind tunnelto study the aerodynamic design of race cars and how it relates to lift and drag forces
 Utilized STAR-CCM+ CFD to compare the computational data to the data obtained from the wind tunnel
Work Experience
Library Assistant, Union College Library, Schenectady NY September 2013-June 2016
 Reshelf returned books,check out books for students,and maintain the library in a neat and orderly manner
Assistant Contractor,Chan Family Business,WindsorCT July- August 2015
 Soldered copperpipes together and installed radiators for heating systems, installed drywall for room modifications, and laid
laminate floor panels for house renovation projects
Retail Associate, Marshall’s, Enfield CT December 2012 and 2013, June-August 2014
 Engaged customers in conversation,answered questions,and marketed store merchandise to enhance the qualit y of their
shopping experience
Teaching Assistant, Startalk Chinese Summer Camp, Springfield MA Summers 2012-2013
 Assisted the class teacher in implementing a curriculum by helping struggling students with certain topics in the class such as
grammar and mathematics
Campus Activities
Sigma Chi Fraternity, Gamma Zeta Chapter, Union College November 2013- June 2016
 Raised money in campus wide fundraiser events for a patient of the Children Hospital of Philadelphia
Campus Community Service Programs, Union College September 2012-June 2016
 Participated in events to support the surrounding community including Campus Kitchen, Habitat for Humanity, and
Hurricane Irene Flood Cleanup