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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
- Multiple Priorities/Time Management - June 24, 2010
- Compressor Diaphragm Process Innovation Session - June 7-10, 2010
- Process Innovation Training - May 18-29, 2010
- Multi-Stage, Multi-Valve Turbine Factory Course - May 4-5, 2010
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.
ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE
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
Carnegie Mellon University: Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Dean’s List, May 2009
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.