Nick Smarto - Mechanical Engineer

J. Nicholas Smarto
6146 Baker School Road, Trafford, Pennsylvania 15085
Phone: (724) 689-2577 Email: nicksmarto@gmail.com

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

Elliott Ebara Group (formerly Elliott Turbomachinery): Jeannette, PA
Application Engineer - Business Development; October 2009 – Present

Produced online pricing tool to estimate multi-million dollar project costs to within 5% accuracy.
Developed cost analysis and pricing algorithms for compressors, steam turbines and power recovery turbines up to 70,000 HP.
Collaborated daily via teleconference with international programming groups located in Bangalore, India.
Coordinated pricing structures between two manufacturing facilities, including business travel to Tokyo, Japan.
Managed the development of a Graphic User Interface (GUI) that produces quotations and detailed scope of supply documents.

Marketing Engineer Intern ; May 2008 – August 2008

Composed engineering renderings in ProEngineer for trade show brochures, advertisements and internal uses.
Analyzed competitive product lines, submitted formal reports comparing competitor's technical capabilities with market needs.

Internal and External Training & Exercises

GAI Consultants: Homestead, PA
Design Specialist (Contract Position); September 2009 - October 2009

Reviewed design change proposals for the Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear reactor.
Revised AP1000 technical drawings to synchronize engineering and documentation control departments.
Documented design changes to meet Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) standards and practices.

Daedalus Excel Product Development: Pittsburgh, PA
Mechanical Design Engineer; February 2009 – September 2009

Designed components for the medical and mine safety industries.
Developed product designs and analysis using SolidWorks and ProEngineer.
Fabricated prototypes in machine shop using basic machine tools, 3D Printers, endmills and lathes.

Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA
Lighting Assistant for the School of Drama 2007

Lead a team that programmed automated lighting fixtures, serviced damaged units, and assisted equipment hanging and focus.
Taught drama students in the practice of lighting equipment maintenance, rigging and best safety practices.

Technical Theater Positions Various Locations
Lighting Designer, Master Electrician, Lighting Programmer, Consultant

Experience programming automated luminaires on multiple consoles (grandMA, ETC Express, LightJockey)
Skilled in fixture maintenance, moving light servo repair & replacement, DMX/ETC Net2 networking and system design.
Lighting design experience for theatrical shows, architectural displays and artwork installations.
Produced lighting and scenic renderings using CAST WYSIWYG lighting software.
Consulted local high school for theater system redesign, including lighting, projection and audio systems in Harrison City, PA.
Designed LED lighting installation for an audience of 7,000 attendees of the Great Blue Heron Music Festival in Sherman, NY.

Digital Creations Media Level Green, PA
Owner and Producer 2001 – Present

Owned and operated a photography and videography production company servicing hundreds of clients in local area.
Responsible for all technical, financial and creative directives of a sole-proprietorship company.

EDUCATION

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Senior Design Capstone: Project Pittsburgh, PA
Engineering Design II; Fall 2008

Designed a semi-automated ice-cube maker using principles of ‘green design’, passive cooling and intrinsic manufacturability.
Developed and prototyped final design as the team’s principle designer, presented at a University-wide summit.

Google’s Lunar X-Prize Challenge: Pittsburgh, PA
Independent Study; August 2007 – May 2008

Designed an aluminum spoked wheel that could support 160kg rover while weighing less than 1.23kg.
Participated in intensive teamwork sessions to design, test and build space-rated systems within weight and budget constraints.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Software Experience: Office, SolidWorks, ProEngineer, MATLAB, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Vegas Studio.
Microcontroller programming and robot automation experience.
Extensive theatrical lighting and stage design skills, including automated fixture programming and rigging.
Graphic design skills, including HTML and web design skills, photography and digital media.

ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES

Member of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
Pursuing Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T) certificate to become certified as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Carnegie Mellon University Rowing Club, Varsity Team 2007 - present; Publicity Chair, 2008
Scotch’n’Soda Student Theater Organization, Lighting Designer, 2006 – 2007, lighting experience for 8+ years.
Experienced musician and composer. Trained instruments include: piano, drums and saxophone.
Amateur photographer with dark room training.