Highly motivated Space Propulsion Engineer with experience of R&D projects and 3D design

2007 – 2011

MSc Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Space Technology Curriculum (2:1)

University of Pisa, Italy

Courses:                    Space Systems, Electric Propulsion, Rocket Propulsion, Thermal Fluid Science, Machine Design, Space Flight Mechanics, Aerospace Control Systems, Aerospace Structures

Final dissertation:  Preliminary study of a feed system for lithium MPD thrusters

Award:                        Pegasus Certificate

2002 – 2007

BSc Degree in Aerospace Engineering, General Curriculum (2:2)

University of Pisa, Italy

Relevant Courses:  Aeronautical Structures Design (3D modelling), Fluid Dynamics, Aircraft Engines, Applied Thermodynamics, Aeronautics Systems

Final dissertation: 3D modelling and calibration of a thrust stand for hydrogen peroxide liquid rocket

January 2010 –

July 2011

Research Engineer Trainee at Alta Spa, Pisa, Italy(http://www.alta-space.com/)

Developing MSc final project.

Target:

·         Initial and detailed system analysis and design, including layout in PTC Creo, of a lithium feed system concerned with the future realization and experimental validation of lithium MPD thrusters.

Result:

·         Completed a conceptual study and created a preliminary design and project plan as a proof of concept; presented results in a 190-page written thesis accompanied by a well-received PowerPoint presentation.

Learned Competencies:

·         Analysing and interpreting information from various sources, including the internet and library, related to the handling, storage and use of lithium.

·         Acquiring knowledge of the functionality of valves, regulators, filters, actuators.

·         Delivering technical documents for proposals and internal peer reviews.

·         Creating a mathematical model representing the thermal properties of the system and performing thermal analysis, using Ansys.

October 2009 –

February 2010

Cooperation with Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Pisa, Italy

Developing Machine Design course project: ‘Reverse Engineering of a Car-Engine Turbocharger’, in a 3-person team.

Result:

·         Investigated technological principles of a turbocharger analysing its components and mechanisms in detail and created a 3D virtual model, using PTC Creo; written a detailed report that earned the team an A-.

Learned Competencies:

·         Carrying out a static, dynamic, fatigue, and thermal analysis of main components using a mathematical model (using Matlab) and a FEA software (Ansys).

·         Drawn up a deductive failure analysis, using fault tree analysis (FTA) and failure mode, effects and criticality analysis (FMECA).

·         Coordination of a team.

January 2006 –

July 2007

Research Engineer Trainee at Alta Spa, Pisa, Italy(http://www.alta-space.com/)

Developing BSc final project.

Target:

·         In a 4-person team, full project life-cycle of a test bench for testing small “green” mono- and bipropellant rockets for spacecraft and missile reaction control systems (target range: 5-35 N mono-, 50-100 N bi-prop).

Result:

·         Successfully designed and realized the thrust stand; presented results in a 90-page written thesis accompanied by a well-received PowerPoint presentation.

Learned Competencies:

·         Using 3D CAD software (PTC Creo) to assist the design and development of a project throughout its life cycle.

·         Researched advantages and disadvantages of using hydrogen peroxide for space propulsion (specifically related to its handling and storage).

·         Developing and performing as part of a small, specialist team within a multi-disciplined project team, and promoting improvements and changes.

·         Assembly and testing of the propulsion system, including technical and safety requirements, with a particular attention to load cells and their calibration.

July 2014 –

Present

Store Assistant at Lidl UK, London, UK

Prioritising workload and shift work activities in order to meet business needs and department goals.

·         Completed the training period and promoted as effective within 1 month of being hired instead of the usual 3 months.

February 2013 –

April 2014

Barista at Starbucks UK, Oxford Street, London, UK

Maintaining a great reputation for quality and efficiency in customer satisfaction, communication, and problem resolution even when working under pressure and during busy periods (e.g. serving over 200 customers in 2 hours during peak time).

·         Promoted as coffee master within 2 months of being hired and earned the 'employee of the quarter’ award within 3 months.

·         Training and supervising new bar staff, and doubling the efficiency of the team in quality and speed of the service according to an internal testing methodology.

·         Contributed to enhance the number of daily customers and increased weekly sales (by over 20%) through executive coffee making skills and effective rapport building ability.

Languages

Italian:                         Mother tongue

English:                       Professional working proficiency

Technical skills

Microsoft:                Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10

Office 2007, 2010, 2013: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project

Software:        3D modelling (PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor), Matlab & Simulink, Ansys, Python

Hardware:       some basic Electronics and Electrical Engineering skills, PC hardware & electronic devices maintenance