RONAK D.

PATEL
20 Harrison Road | Parsippany, NJ 07054 | (201) 400-2641| rdp5046@psu.edu
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an entry level position where I can apply and further develop my knowledge in design and project management

EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Bachelor of Science | Major: Mechanical Engineering | Cumulative GPA: 3.81 September 2007- May 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Strategic Systems Programs, U.S. Navy Arlington, VA
Summer Engineer, Launch Branch May 2010 – August 2010
• Gained secret clearance during the course of the internship
• Learned about the principles and real-life applications of systems engineering throughout the course of the summer
• Prepared a database of system components and drawing numbers to assist in monitoring equipment
• Designed a functional flow diagram to display interfaces between different systems
• Drafted and distributed memos that summarized results of action items discussed during project meetings and conference calls
• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple programs and systems through PowerPoint presentations
• Reviewed the necessary documents to prepare for project meetings
• Presented final summer project to the Launcher Branch and received positive feedback

Long Island Rail Road Hillside, NY

Summer Engineer, Signals and Communication Branch May 2009 – August 2009
• Worked in the Department of Project Management on multimillion dollar projects to improve and maintain track conditions
• Reviewed Project Plans, Project Quality Plans, Contract Documents and Change Orders to prepare for internal audits
• Analyzed documents from third parties to resolve various issues
• Created presentations for monthly project meetings
• Interacted with third party contractors, safety officials and the internal audit team on a regular basis

Neighborhood Planning & Architectural Design Incorporated East Orange, NJ

Summer Architect June 2005 – August 2005
• Created floor plan sketches for a gut renovation of a row house in New York
• Learned how to design floor plans to optimize traffic flow
• Reviewed and analyzed several projects to better understand different styles of design

ACTIVITIES
Tau Beta Pi University Park, PA
Active Member | Engineering Honors Society Spring 2010 – Present
• Participated in the “Out of the Darkness” community walk to help raise awareness for suicide prevention

American Society of Mechanical Engineers University Park, PA

Active Member Spring 2009 – Present

Intramural Sports University Park, PA

Football, Soccer, Volleyball Fall 07 - Present

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Dean’s List: Awarded to students who have maintained a GPA of 3.50 or higher Spring 2008 – Present
• Innovative Design Award: Designed autonomous HMMWV system for military use for BAE Systems Project Spring 2008

SKILLS
• Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Professional, MatLab, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk RevIt & AutoCad
• Language: Fluent in Gujarati (oral)
• Other: Project Management and Document Preparation

INTERESTS
• Snowboarding, basketball, football, volleyball and domestic and international travel