Kapil Sample is a mechanical engineering student at Duke University with relevant coursework, engineering internship experience, and strong computer skills. He has interned at Spartan Building Company where he updated project drawings and monitored site safety. Additionally, he completed an internship at Bank One where he developed a credit card valuation model and presented his findings to executive leadership. Kapil also coaches high school cross country and represents Duke University as a Division 1 athlete, serving on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and as an E-Team peer advisor.

1. Kapil Sample
kapil.sample@duke.edu Ÿ (919) 000-0000
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EDUCATION
Duke University, Durham, NC May 2015
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science; GPA: 3.34/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Mechanical Design, Heat and Mass Transfer, Structures and Properties of Solids,
Thermodynamics, Control of Dynamic Systems, Mechatronics, Analysis for Design, Fluid Mechanics
Computer Skills: Proficient in MATLAB, Maple, Solidworks, and SAS
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Spartan Building Company, Construction Intern, Madisonville, LA June-August 2014
• Gained insight into start-up culture through working with management team of 13 on a $1 billion data center project
• Collaborated with design engineers to update project drawings and specifications to match data from over 200 pre-bid
requests for information; monitored site safety; managed communication between the owner, design engineers, and
contractors
• Presented project overview and status update to CEO and 15-person audience at conclusion of internship
Magnetic Levitation Project, Control of Dynamic Systems Course, Duke University November-December 2013
• Created model using MATLAB’s Simulink program to simulate effect of PID controller in monitoring position of levitating
magnetic ball
• Selected as one of top 3 out of 13 groups; presented research findings to class
Pinewood Derby Project, Analysis for Design Course, Duke University April 2012
• Built racecar maximizing speed and efficiency based on Boy Scouts of America Pinewood Derby’s rules and requirements
• Utilized MATLAB to predict finish time of race car through the determination of the car’s theoretical equation of motion,
and measured and estimated specifications; prediction was accurate within 0.03 seconds
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bank One, Business Analyst Intern, Richmond, VA June-August 2013
• Developed a valuation model to be used to determine net present value for all decision-making programs for existing U.S.
credit card accounts; model expected to deliver value close to $50 million
• Utilized SAS and Excel to analyze data from over one million credit card accounts to develop recommendations for
modeling 8 revenue and expense drivers that were approved by model risk officer and implemented into the model
• Compared data from approximately 700,000 accounts to the model’s predicted values in out years by developing long-term
assumption recommendations for 2 of the largest revenue and expense drivers
• Shared PowerPoint of finals results with executive leadership during 1 hour presentation and Q&A session
Sioux Falls Track Club Youth Athletic Program, Cross Country Camp Coach, Sioux Falls, SD June-August 2011, 2012
• Coached 55 high school and middle school runners for the duration of the summer
• Communicated training schedules; taught and led running form drills; demonstrated team leadership by senior members of
cross country team
ATHLETIC & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Duke University
Division 1 NCAA Cross Country, Division 1 NCAA Track and Field August 2012-present
• Balance 20+ hours of training per week with schoolwork; received competitive athletic scholarship
• Participate in leadership workshops to understand how to motivate teammates and manage team conflict
• Represented Team USA at 2012 North American Central American Caribbean Championships in Trinidad; was first U.S.
finisher in the junior race
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee May 2013-present
• Serve as liaison between administration and team members to communicate issues relevant to the quality of experience of
student-athletes
• Co-organized inaugural end-of-year awards banquet for all Duke student-athletes in 26 varsity sports
E-Team Peer Advising August 2012-present
• Selected to serve as mentor for 10 freshmen engineering students
• Advise students on major selection, class schedule, and transition to college life
Roosevelt High School, Sioux Falls, SD
• 2011 All-American and 2010 state champion in 2-mile run