1. Richard Horta 8131 SW 204 ST
Miami, Florida 33189
(305) 484-4352
rhorta@knights.ucf.edu
Objective
A position that will utilize my skills in Mechanical Engineering.
Education
University of Central Florida- Orlando, Florida December ‘15
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, B.S.M.E.
Energy Systems Specialization
Minor in Mathematics
GPA: 3.37/4.00
Skills Summary
Software: SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX 8.5, AutoCAD (2D&3D),
AutoDesk Inventor, MATLAB, MathCAD, LabVIEW,
SketchUp, Java, Microsoft Office Suite
Results-oriented engineer with excellent communication & team building skills
Fluent in English & Spanish, Native U.S. Citizen, Security Clearance Eligible
Research & Industry Experience
3D Printed Hybrid Rocket Fuel: Senior Capstone Test System Designer
 Interdisciplinary team-based research on 3D printed alternative rocket fuels
 CAD modeling, BoM development, fabrication & tooling (mill, lathe, saws, etc.)
 Computer analysis of models & data on LabVIEW, Excel, NX, MathCAD, etc.
 Delivering reports, presentations, designs, data, & extensive calculations
TRI-DECK, LLC.: Failure Prediction Engineer
 Predicting the durability of products using FEA models in Siemens NX 8.5
 Failure modes, material properties, and structural behavior analyses
UCF Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Dept.: Lead Research Engineer
 Performing research under Dr. Justin Karl to study the feasibility of
3D printed ABS for space applications
Courses: Heat Transfer 2, Fluid Mechanics 2, Senior Design 2, Machine Design,
CAD/CAM, Vibrations Analysis, Mechanics of Materials, Emerging Materials,
Structures & Properties of Materials, Thermodynamics of Mechanical Systems
Honors/Awards
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering: Scholar
Walt Disney World Co. Design & Engineering: Scholar
Boeing Scholarship Fund: Scholar
College of Engineering & Computer Science:
President Honor Roll, Dean's List (4 Semesters)
Florida Orchestra Association Festival: Superior Rating Violin
Extra-Curricular History
Gardens on the Bay HOA- Miami, FL
Managing property, performing repairs, and servicing clients in a
respectful and timely manner.
Office of Diversity & Inclusion- UCF CECS
Led and supervised children in engineering based activities.
Collected and compiled data for K-12 competitions.
Sp. ‘12- Fall ‘15
Fall ‘15
Fall ‘13- Sp. ‘14
‘12- ‘15
‘08
Sum. ‘14- Present
Sum. ‘12- Fall ‘15
Jan.- Dec. ‘15
June- Sept. ‘15
Sept. ‘14- Jan. ‘15