Fernando L.

Nunez
Term Address
58 Manchester Rd
Brookline, MA 02446

(787) 245-2061
flnunez@mit.edu
flnunez.weebly.com

Permanent Address
PO Box 10762
San Juan, PR 00922

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.)
Cambridge, MA
Candidate for Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, GPA 4.2
Expected Graduation: June 2015
Concentration in Product Development
Coursework: Toy Product Design, Electronics for Mechanical Systems, Design and Manufacturing, Electronics Fab. and
Design, Eng. Systems Design, Research to Media Arts & Sci., Digital Electronics, Eng. Design Process
American Military Academy (A.M.A.)
Guaynabo, PR
High School Diploma, GPA 4.21
August 2007 May 2011

Recognitions

Dedicated Service Award to the Department of Mechanical Engineering, M.I.T.

May 2013

Relevant Experiences
Voxel8
Somerville, MA
Engineer Co-op
January 2015- Present
Design and test features under the Hardware team to ensure reliability of the 3D printing platforms and materials.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and software components of the companys innovative 3D printer.
Learned and use PLM software to manage tasks and items for the manufacturing of our printers.
UZB-TA8008, Solar Technology Advisors, Asian Development Bank
Madrid, Spain
Engineering Intern
February 2014- May 2014
Learned and researched about current solar plant technology and software such as PV, CSP, SAM, PVSyst and other tools.
Ran multiple production simulations for different years in proposed solar plant locations in Uzbekistan.
Drafted multiple feasibility reports including statistical, sensitivity, and financial analysis on proposed solar plant locations.
Engineering Systems Design
Cambridge, MA
Team Member
September 2013- December 2013
Worked with a team of 15 undergraduates to design a functional battery prototype using an experimental aluminum reaction
to power an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV).
Developed a Battery Management System that would monitor cell voltage, current and bypass circuits in case of problems
within the Electronics group of the team.
Conducted an Electronics Test Plan to ensure that the voltage was being read correctly, the bypass system works, all sensors
were calibrated, there was adequate cooling, data logging and communications were intact.
Make, Boston Museum of Science
Cambridge, MA
Maker Corp Member
June 2013- August 2013
Worked with the Design Challenges Department running the Engineering Design Workshop where the public comes and tries
to solve the design challenge of the day.
Tested new technology and activities on the museum floor hoping to make a new permanent activity for the Museum.
Assisted and helped kids learn more about design and different tools and technology with the Museums Flagship Computer
Clubhouse
Ambient Furniture, Media Lab, M.I.T.
Cambridge, MA
Undergraduate Researcher
February 2012- July 2012
Worked with a team of designers in a line of products that makes digital technology augment normal day gestures in subtle
and delightful ways using furniture, the infrastructure for human activity.
Contributed on the following products:
o Skype Cabinet
o Google Latitude Doorbell
o Social Chandelier
o Facebook Coffee Table
o Energy Clock

Leadership Positions
ASME Executive Board, M.I.T.
Past Roles: Co-President; Internal Relations; Freshman Representative
Conduct activities and info sessions within the Mechanical Engineering Department.
Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, M.I.T.
Past Roles: House Chair; Assistant House Chair; Community Service Chair; Class President
Manage and supervise the fraternity house by overseeing the house maintenance requirements.
Campus Activities Complex, M.I.T.
Team Tim Captain
Train and supervise student performers working as the TIM, MITs mascot

Skills
Language: Fluent in Spanish and English, Basic Japanese
Computer: Autodesk PLM 360, SolidWorks, MasterCAM, Arduino, MATLAB, Python, MathCad, LoggerPro

Cambridge, MA
Oct 2011 Dec 2014
Brookline, MA
Sep 2011 - Present
Cambridge, MA
Aug 2011 - Present