Thomas M.

Cerier
291 Saint Botolph St, #9311, Boston, MA 02115
cerier.t@husky.neu.edu | 508.838.4019 | http://thomascerier.weebly.com/

EDUCATION
Northeastern University, Boston, MA | GPA: 4.0 May 2020
Candidate for B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and M.S. in Engineering Management
Galante Fellow, Galante Engineering Business Program
Honors: 2018 President’s Award (Top 10 students by GPA), University Honors Program, Dean’s List (all semesters),
2017 Clinton Global Initiative University
Advanced Coursework: Deterministic Operations Research (MS), Thermal System Analysis and Design, Measurement
and Analysis, Computation and Design, Engineering Project Management (MS), Product Design Methodology,
Thermodynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Dynamics and Vibrations, Fluid Mechanics, Advanced Technical Writing,
Entrepreneurial Marketing
Involvement: Husky Ambassador, Generate, IDEA, Resident Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS
• Applications: PTC Creo, SolidWorks, ANSYS Fluent, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD
• Programming: MATLAB, Arduino, C++, G-Code, introductory Python
• Skills: Design for manufacturing, risk management documentation, basic machining, 3D printing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sage Product Development, Foxborough, MA Jul 2018 – Aug 2018
Mechanical Engineering Intern
• Developed A/P/DFMEA for client’s review with scientific advisors and contract manufacturer
• Conducted internal audit of DCOs to improve compliance with company Quality Policy
Specialized Bicycle Components, Morgan Hill, CA Jan 2018 – Jun 2018
Mechanical Engineering Co-op
• Developed and conducted tests to quantify bicycle comfort levels
• Designed fixture and conducted tensile testing of carbon fiber and aluminum suspension components
• Designed and constructed electronics enclosures and fixtures for bicycle instrumentation
• Processed data sets in MATLAB, involving signal calibration, filtering, and frequency-domain analysis
SeLux Diagnostics, Watertown, MA Jan 2017 – Jun 2017
Research and Development Mechanical Engineering Co-op
• Prototyped and optimized a novel patient sample preparation device and associated disposable
• Conducted thermal and fluid flow FEA simulations with ANSYS Fluent
• Designed, constructed, and optimized a darkfield imaging system
• Established design requirements and developed corresponding verification methods
Neograft Technologies, Taunton, MA May 2016 – Aug 2016
Research and Development Engineering Intern
• Assembled proprietary electromechanical system based on retrofitted FDM 3-D printer
• Developed and tested geometries for increased vascular graft strength

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Generate, Northeastern University, Boston, MA Dec 2015 – Present
Director of Product Design, F2018 | Design Engineer, SP2016, F2016, F2017 | Marketing Team, SP2017
• Oversaw the client and engineer interview and selection process for 45-person team
• Designed prototypes of early-stage products for Northeastern start-ups through team-based engineering
• Regularly met with clients to align product requirements and track project scope
IDEA: Northeastern University’s Venture Accelerator, Boston, MA May 2017 – Present
Investment Analyst
• Provided and justified funding recommendations for $10,000 venture grants
NU Alliance of Civically Engaged Students (NU|ACES), Boston, MA Jun 2017 – Sep 2017
Program Coordinator, NU|ACES Welcome Week
• Planned the Fall 2017 NU|ACES Welcome Week with one co-leader
• Managed training sessions for 20 upperclassman team leaders

BACKGROUND AND INTERESTS

• Avid cyclist, hiker, backpacker, and runner | Eagle Scout (Oct 2014)