Ismail Yagiz Polat

98 Shawnee Place
Galloway, NJ 08205
609-334-9814
iyp23@drexel.edu
Education
Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics Anticipated Graduation:
June, 2010
Minor in Business Administration Cumulative GPA: 3.54/4.00 - Cum Laude
Atlantic Cape Community College Mays Landing, NJ
Associate in Science: Mathematics May, 2007
Associate in Science: Chemistry GPA: 3.98/4.00 High Honors
Honors and Awards
Pi Tau Sigma - Xi Chapter, Mechanical Engineering Honors Society
Certificate of Merit: Career Management and Professional National Smart Grant: 2
007, 2008 and 2009
Drexel University Deans Scholarship: 2007
Drexel University Endowed Scholarship: 2007
Karen M. Brown Memorial Scholarship: 2007
Certificate of Achievement - Science/Math Divison Award: 2006
Associate in Science - High Honors at Graduation
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society
Presidents List: Spring 04, Spring 05, Fall 05, Spring 06, Spring 07
Deans List: Fall 2006, Winter 2009
Relevant Coursework
Mechanical Behavior of Materials Fundamentals of Engineering Graphics: AutoCAD &
ProEngineer
Fluid Dynamics: Gas Dynamics Heat and Mass Transfer
Performance Enhancement of Dynamics Systems & Lab Linear Engineering Systems
Dynamic Engineering Systems Control Systems Engineering
Principles of Economics I, II Engineering Design Lab I - IV
Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics Fundamentals of Materials
Thermodynamics Analysis I Thermodynamics Analysis II
Engineering Reliability: Statistical Approach Micro fabrication
Nanomanufacturing & MEMs Fundamentals of Plasma
Micro scale Diagnostic Techniques Introduction to Marketing Management
Energy and Sustainability Engineering Management
Machine Design Introduction to Nuclear Engineering
Management Information Systems Fundamentals of Accounting
Organizational Behavior Fuel Cell Engines
Skills
Computer: Microsoft Office 2007, 2003, Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Adobe
Acrobat 8.1,
Photoshop, Matlab 2007, AutoCAD 2008, PTC ProEngineer 3.0, Technical Drawing,
Certifications: Science and Mathematics Tutor
Other: Technical Engineering Report Writing, Organizational Skills
Languages: Turkish
Experience
Conoco Phillips Company Trainer, PA
Inspections & Controls Engineer March 2009 - September 2009
- Provide properly dispose of wastes
- Maintain air quality, control water pollution
- Develop new and improved means to protect the environment
- Perform engineering inspection on a daily basis
- Prepare non-hazardous shipment manifests
- Provide proper labeling for different types of wastes
- Collect samples of wastes and prepare Chain of Custody (COC)
- Enter fuel usage report and crude tank values on a monthly basis
Dow Chemical Company (CMPT Electronic Materials) , Newark, DE
Project Engineer (March 2008- September 2008)
- Prepare engineering analysis of projects to include: Testing, design, calculat
ions (cost, life cycle), management of change
(MOC), equipment selection
- Reduce product variation and continue process improvement
- Contribute to process control definition and assist in start up planning and e
xecution
- Support the production facility in the resolution of day to day issues and lea
d efforts to achieve the company quality goals
- Projects Completed:
- Die Paint Issues
- Replacement of Die Foams
Budget Rent a Car Inc. (May, 2004 - August 2009)
Customer Sales Representative (Atlantic City Airport, NJ)
- Effectively distribute information to customers from company
- Provided efficient and effective forms of sales
- Build a friendly environment and relationship for the customer
Engineering Design Project: (Fall 2007)
- Designed a Pressure based Scented Water Shower System
- Researched Facts, Key Figures and National Standards
- Gathered Data & Prepared Data Analysis
- Prepared Written Report and Oral Presentation
- Set Technical Specifications & Tolerances
- Researched Manufacturing & Marketing Options
Renkler Manufacturing & Engineering: Izmir, Turkey (Summer 01 & 02)
Engineering Assistant
- Assisted Engineers in Product Development
- Inspection & Quality Control of Finished Product
- Testing & Analyzing Products Using Technical Specifications
- Checked Parts Tolerances of Automotive & Electrical Components
Senior Design Project (September 2009 - June 2010)
- Performance Characterization of PEM Fuel Cells for Automotive Applications