1. Michael Russu
(US Citizen) 2508 Sells St.  Metairie, LA 70003  (504)373-9745  mrussu@uno.edu
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CANDIDATE
Motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer (Dec 2015) seeking an internship or an entry-
level position in Mechanical Engineering.
C O R E C O M P E T E N C I E S
 Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of mechanism design, material science, engineering
hydraulics, thermodynamics, heat transfer and mechanics.  Experienced in manufacturing site
supervision, staff management, and assembly of mechanisms, troubleshooting technical site issues.
Multilingual  Proficient in Microsoft Office(over 15 years), AutoCAD(over 12 years), ANSYS(over 2
years), SolidWorks 3D(over 12 years), CAD KOMPAS-3D(over 12 years), AFT Fathom(1 year), Wolfram
Mathematica (1 year), Autodesk Revit( 1 year), Photoshop and CorelDraw
E D U C A T I O N
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA; GPA 3.1 out of 4.0
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering –Dec 2015
Related Coursework:
Mechanics of Materials Statics Computer-Aided Mechanical Design│ │
Introduction to Petroleum Engineering Mechanism Design│
Material Science Thermodynamics Heat Transfer Technical Communication Machine Design│ │ │ │
Design of Thermal Fluid Systems
Transnistria State University, Moldova; GPA 3.3 out of 4.0
Bachelor of Science, Technology of Machinery Design – June 2005
Related Coursework:
Machinery Details and Introduction to Design Cutting Tools Machinery Graphics│ │
Metrology, Standardization and Certification Technology of Machinery Design
Design of repair Services and Transportation
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Projects Completed:
© Design of Thermal Fluid Systems: Central Chiller Plant and HVAC System Design
− Design a 1000 ton central chiller plant for a campus in San Antonio, Texas able to operate between
25% and 100% of maximum loads
− Design an HVAC system for a newly added building
− Design the building with a set point of 74°F, 50% RH and outdoor conditions of 94°F DB and 74°F
WB
© Machine Design: Innovative Stair-Assisting Hand Truck
− The constraints of this project have been defined as follows:
Load carrying capacity at least 350lbs, Step height at least 8 inches, Max weight less than 100lbs,
Continuous use for at least 200, 8” steps, Retail cost less than $3500.
− Most of the parts were custom 3D drafted and assembled using SolidWorks CAD (over 30 total)
© Mechanism Design: Gear Design Project.
© Mechanism Design: Cam Design Project.
© Mechanism Design: Linkage Design Project.
© Mechanical Vibrations: C-5A Galaxy Wing Vibration Analysis (SolidWorks 3D was used for stress analyses
and vibration analysis)
© Thermodynamics: Design of a "Solar-Pond" power plant operating on a closed Rankine cycle.
© Thermodynamics: Design of a gas-power plant based on the Brayton thermodynamic cycle.
© Thermodynamics Lab: Laminar and Turbulent Heat Transfer Due to Film Condensation on a Vertical Plate.
© Technology of Machinery Design: Design and repair technology for a water pump unit of a vehicle GAS 53.
− Most of the parts were custom 3D drafted and assembled using SolidWorks CAD (over 50 total)
© Cutting Tools: Design of a broaching tool.

2. Professional Experience:
Dec 2015-Present: Self-employed.
Undertook a project to renovate a residential house. Act as a Project Manager, coordinating/scheduling
the activities of multiple tradesmen, vendors, contractors and engineers. HVAC and piping systems
design for the project. Completing the renovation project on schedule and within budget.
2010 to Dec 2015: Full time student
2008-2010: Restaurant Server – Arnaud's Restaurant, New Orleans, LA
2005 to 2007: Mechanical Engineer – JSC Electromash, Moldova
− Assistance in the development and technical support of an extensive spectrum of electrical machines,
apparatuses, and transforming systems for coal, petroleum, gas mining, chemical and other
industries.
− Adaptation and introduction of a sheet layout optimizer for plasma metal cutter machine.
− Assistance in supervision and workforce scheduling for mechanical engineering projects.
− Manual digitizing of technical documentation including blueprints and spreadsheets, using AutoCAD,
SolidWorks 3D, CAD KOMPAS-3D
 Affiliations: Fall 2013: ASME, Fall 2013: Engineers without Borders, Spring 2014: AIAA
 References:
Philip Anthony Moses
Division Engineering Manager Gulf Coast Division
Instructor-Adjunct, Mechanical Engineering at University of New Orleans
Phone: 504-616-6511
Email: pamoses1@uno.edu
Alex Rudenko
Project Manager at New Orleans Department of Public Works
Phone: 5044968662
Email: alexrudenko12@gmail.com
Anastasia Zhilyaeva
Mechanical Engineer at PBF Energy
Phone: 504-259-2945
Email: azhilyaeva@yahoo.com
Oleksii Novikov
Civil Engineer at LADOTD
Phone: 504-292-1317
Email: oleksiinovikov@hotmail.com
 Additional Information: Tuition 100% self-financed. Boxing. Play violin, guitar and piano.