Anthony Whitaker is seeking a structural engineering position and has a Master's degree in structural engineering from UC San Diego with a focus on composite design, sensing methodologies, and signal processing. He has work experience developing impact testing apparatuses and analyzing composite structures using fiber optic sensors, as well as internship experience improving nacelle and thrust reverser designs. His skills include finite element analysis, dynamics, and vibration analysis software as well as CAD programs.

1. Anthony Whitaker
2417 Cowley Way, San Diego, Ca 92110 • (661) 706-8612 • ajwhitaker23@gmail.com
» Objective
Dedicated and team-oriented engineering professional seeking an employment opportunity with a company where my knowledge,
experience, and leadership skills can be effectively used to design, analyze, and test varying structural components.
» Education
University of California, San Diego - Jacobs School of Engineering October 2014 - June 2016
MS Structural Engineering
 GPA: 3.5
 Focus Sequences: Composite Design & Analysis, Sensing Methodologies , and Signal Processing
 Thesis: Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures Using Fiber Optic Sensors
University of California, San Diego - Revelle College September 2010 - June 2014
BS Structural Engineering
 GPA: 3.5
 Focus Sequence: Aerospace Structures
» Academic Experience
Courses: Finite Element Analysis of Composite and Isotropic Structures, Statics, Dynamics, Vibrations, Solid Mechanics,
Numerical Algorithms & Programming, Fluid Mechanics, Structural Probability & Reliability, Steel Design & Analysis,
Aerospace Structural Mechanics, Nondestructive Evaluation & Design, Aerospace Structures Repair, Information Theory, Modal
Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Printable Robotics, Structural Health Monitoring, FRP Rehabilitation of Civil Structures
» Work Experience
University of California, San Diego - Structural Engineering Department June 2015 - June 2016
Graduate Student Researcher
 Designed and manufactured a mechanical impact test apparatus
 Developed and tested multiple algorithms to detect and locate barely visible impact damage within a composite structural
component using fiber optic sensors
 Designed and tested the ability of a single fiber optic sensor to measure both strain and bolt preload in a composite structure
University of California, San Diego - Structural Engineering Department October 2014 - June 2015
Lead Teaching Assistant
 Led a team of teaching assistants to assist students in the design and analysis of their projects.
 Prepared and led laboratory sessions for the undergraduate composites course.
 Guided the students in manufacturing and testing fiberglass/epoxy and aluminum structures.
UTC Aerospace Systems July 2013 – September 2014
Research & Development Intern
 Worked with a multidisciplinary team to develop effective methods to increase the performance of the nacelle on commercial
proprietary installations.
 Used Catia and Patran/Nastran to model and analyze potential nacelle designs to accommodate burst pneumatic ducts.
 Used Catia and Ansys/Fluent to model and analyze alternate cascade designs to improve thrust reverser performance.
 Generated, down selected, analyzed, and presented unique solutions to UTC employees and UCSD faculty.
 Received the “Best Overall Project” award by UTC Aerospace Systems.
 Alternative cascade thrust reverser design is in the process of being patented.
McIntosh & Associates - Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Summer 2011, Summer 2012
Survey Crew Member & Intern
 Accurately positioned coordinates for private and public construction.
 Working knowledge in all stages of a civil engineering project, from developing structural designs for the client to evaluating
the resulting project.
 Developed an understanding of the difficulties of implementing structural plans into the construction phase while adhering to
local, state, and federal codes and regulations.

2. » Professional Development
Jacobs Undergraduate Mentoring Program (JUMP)
Mentor of Undergraduate Engineering Students
 Developed a community of undergraduate engineering students.
 Provided support, advice, guidance, and experience to mentees as the students advance in their academic careers.
Society of Civil and Structural Engineers (SCSE)
Organization Officer – Surveying Captain / Fundraising Coordinator
 Successfully assembled and led a fundraising committee to create fundraising events involving professionals within the
industry and students within the university.
 The fundraised money was used to purchase materials and cover the cost for engineering competitions and community service
programs including Concrete Canoe, Steel Bridge, Seismic Design, and Seismic Outreach.
 Organized, educated, and led a surveying team to accurately determine terrestrial positions, distances, and angles for the 2014
Pacific Southwest Conference.
 Actively mentored an undergraduate student through their freshmen year at a university about courses and their academic
career.
» Skills
Computer Software: MATLAB, Catia, SolidWorks, Patran/Nastran, ABAQUS, SAP2000, LabVIEW, Ansys/Fluent,
Mathematica, Microsoft Office, Teamcenter, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop.
» Publications
M. Todd, A. Whitaker, and M. Yeager (2016) Monitoring Bolt Torque in a Composite Connection with Embedded Fiber Bragg
Gratings. Journal of Measurement Science and Instrumentation.