Hristo B. Goumnerov Mechanical Engineer (Permanent Resident)

PERSONAL SUMMARY

I am an enthusiastic, high-energy engineer with strong work ethic and experience across

multiple disciplines (i.e. electro-mechanical, controls, and thermo-fluid) seeking a full-

time position in the product development / design industry.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

CRANE MAZE COMPETITION - MECHATRONICS

Team Member | University of Massachusetts | January 2012 – May 2012

Designed and built an electromechanical crane with high attention to detail in form,

function, material selection and completion time

Used conventional and advanced machining tools to convert CAD design into

complete assembly and built electric circuit with microcontroller on bread board

Applied knowledge in programming and system control to and achieved 3. place in

competition

ERGONOMIC BACKPACK - SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT

Project Manager | University of Massachusetts | January 2012 – May 2012

Lead design project of an ergonomically advanced backpack from research stage to

prototype validation

Managed design and budget according to conventional design methods (i.e. Gantt,

Six Sigma, HOQ)

Showed strong communication with team throughout project; presented work to

faculty and investors

WORK EXPERIENCE

THERMAL-HYDRAULICS RESEARCH LAB

Technical Assistant I | Texas A&M University | August 2014 – Present

Performing diverse tasks in fast-pace, high-production environment

Using state-of-the-art imaging and computational equipment as well as statistical

data analysis of large data in MATLAB and TecPlot for thermo-fluid systems

Writing technical documentation, in addition to journal and conference papers using

Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

EDUCATION

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, College Station, TX AUGUST 2014

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Cumulative GPA: 3.25/4.00, GPA last 15 hours: 3.80/4.00

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, Amherst, MA MAY 2012

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Minors in Engineering Management and Mathematics

Cumulative GPA: 3.47/4.00 (Cum Laude)

PERSONAL DETAILS

A: 100 Winter Park Apt. 101

College Station

TX 77840

P: (508) 314 – 4372

E: goumnerov@gmail.com

SKILLS

SolidWorks

PTC Pro/E

ANSYS Workbench

StarCCM+ / CFD

MATLAB

Python

Linux Ubuntu

TecPlot

Microsoft Office

Data Analysis

Entrepreneurship

CERTIFICATIONS

SolidWorks CSWA

(C-6AKVMNKUXQ)

FE / EIT Texas

(No. 50399)

LANGUAGES

English

German

Bulgarian

Engineering PortfolioHRISTO GOUMNEROV

Crane Maze Competition Key skills

electronics, controls, programming, CAD

modeling, machining and assembly (prototyping)

Objective

Design, build, and program an electromechanical crane

to move a magnetic object through obstacles

Responsibilities and Approach

Compile resources and make use of budget

Decide on core materials and prototype gearing parts

Design CAD model and write C code for

microcontroller with focus on smooth

performance and completion time

Outcome

Successfully completed machining and assembling

components, and running crane through circuit

Achieved 3rd place in course-wide competition

2

Resources

• 2 DC motors + encoders

• Microcontroller

• Electromagnet

• Aluminum and Plastics

• Rack and Pinion

Design Restrictions

• 50 cm circuit diameter

• 4 Obstacles

• 3 Degrees of Freedom

• Feedback

• Closed-Loop Control

An ergonomically advanced backpack Key skills

design methodology (HOQ, TRIZ, Gantt, etc.),

CAD and FEA analysis, project management

(budget, time schedule), market research

Objective

Develop a product idea and design a prototype with a

budget of $500 within one semester

Responsibilities and Approach

Perform market research to gather information on

competitive products

Lead group to meet objectives and deadlines

Prepare technical report on overall design process and

prototype performance

Outcome

Successfully built and tested functional prototype

Presented product to students, faculty and

potential investors

3

Thermal Hydraulics – page I Key skills

thermo-fluid analysis, high-speed imaging, CFD simulations, large data processing,scripting and CAD modeling, technical writing (Microsoft Word and Visio)

Objective

Obtain experimental and artificial data for investigations in fluid mechanics and heat transferfor mechanical and nuclear systems

Responsibilities and Approach

Set up experimental facilities in combination with state-of-the-art measurementinstrumentation

Learn and use novel experimental fluid mechanics techniques (PIV, PTV, LDV) to obtainflow characteristics

Write MATLAB scripts for pre- and post-processing of data to be imported intoanalysis software, i.e. TecPlot

Create CAD models of various systems and perform scoping tests in CFD software such asStarCCM+

Write and review literature comprising operational and safety documentation aswell as academic journal publications and conference presentations

Outcome

Successfully used and defended research for thesis work

Gained experience in various mechanical and nuclear systems and enhanced interpersonal skills

4

Thermal Hydraulics – page II

5

Twin-jet assembly Water-cooled RCCS facility Sample velocity results

C-Bracket Competition

Key skills

CAD modeling, materials testing and machining (CNC),

FEA stress-strain and buckling analysis

Objective

In a team of three, use CAE tools to design and then build a C-

shaped bracket with focus on weight and structural

integrity

Responsibilities and Approach

Design CAD model of bracket

Obtain material properties (Aluminum 6061 – T6) through

stress-strain testing using Instron machine

Incorporate test data into FEA models for improved

simulation of prototype behavior under given load

Outcome

My group designed and fabricated the lightest bracket

6

ReNano -

Entrepreneurship

Key skills

Entrepreneurship, market research, group work,

technical writing, public speaking

Objective

In a team of four, turn an innovative idea into a potential

product for a start-up business

Present business plan to investors at UMass Innovation

challenge

Responsibilities and Approach

Perform market and patent research

Prepare bi-weekly presentations for faculty and students

Write and deliver complete business plan

Outcome

Achieved 2nd place in UMass Innovation Challenge

Superhydrophobic, microfluidic device

Key skills

material processing, high-speed imaging, fluid mechanic

analysis, technical writing

Objective and Responsibilities

Build a superhydrophobic device for sorting, mixing, and

capturing digital drops using Teflon and standard-sized-grit

sandpaper

Outcome

Used research as core work for undergraduate honors thesis

Submitted results for publication in Lab on a Chip

journal

7

Dynamic Systems and Controls –

Teaching Assistant Key skills

problem analysis, instruction, public speaking, group

work, presentation

Objective

Assist faculty by managing homework assignments and

exams

Collaborate with other TA’s to help students comprehensively

and efficiently

Responsibilities and Approach

Write homework problems/exams and solutions, then grade

students’ work

Hold weekly office hours to provide help for students

regarding homework assignments, exams and course material

Hold weekly, one-hour long help sessions in lecture format

solving sample problems and answering questions

Outcome

Successfully managed course responsibilities and was

commended by professors for work ethic