David A.

Vargas
3100 Speedway, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 909-8864
davf@mail.utexas.edu

Objective To provide i/o Ventures with my services and knowledge in the field of applied mathematics
and software development.
Education 08/2010 M.S Degree in Aerospace Engineering(Computational Structural
Dynamics) The University of Texas at Austin GPA: 3.00
05/2010 B.S. Degree in Aerospace Engineering The University of Texas at
Austin GPA: 3.61
Related Courses
Computational Linear Algebra, High Performance Computing for Engineers, ,
Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics, Theory of Finite Element
Methods, Foundations of Applied Mathematics, Advanced Structural Dynamics,
Advanced Structural Mechanics, Theory of Aeroelasticity and Numerical
Solutions for Aeroelastic Phenomena. Theory of Elasticity and Boundary Value
Problems.
Thesis
Diagonal Plus Low Rank Matrix Approximation for Structural Damping
Matrices

Experience 06/2008-Present Graduate Research Assistant, The University of Texas at Austin.

 Program linear algebra routines.

 Develop efficient code to interact with Basic Linear Algebra Subprograms.

01/2008-05/2008 Teaching Assistant (Structural Dynamics), The University
of Texas at Austin
 Develop in students the understanding of single degree of freedom, multi-
degree of freedom and continuous systems under linear dynamic loads.
 Graded assignments
 08/2008-12/2007 Teaching Assistant (Fluid Mechanics), The University of
Texas at Austin
 Assist students in the comprehension of basic fluid behavior undergoing steady
and quasi-steady conditions.
 Graded assignments.

06/2007-06/2008 Aeroelastic Team Leader for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, The

University of Texas at Austin
 Designed and built a composite wing to reduce induced drag.

 Performed static load test on designed wings.

 Developed a finite element model for the designed structural wing under
bending and torsion.
01/2008-04/2008 Structural Adviser for Design Build and Fly contest, The
University of Texas at Austin
 Performed a finite element model of designed wing for wing bending.

 Developed research in empty weight reduction of aircraft.

 Performed static analysis of designed wings.

Skillful with assembly languages: C, C++, FORTRAN, Matlab, ADA Gide

Skills
Experienced with Solid Works, Abacus and PATRAN/NASTRAN finite element
codes and Gambit finite difference code.
Proficient with Linux and Windows operative systems
Familiar with MPI and OMP communication protocols

Accomplishments  Fourth Place Design Build and Fly contest (Team Orange Bullet), May 2008
 Member of National Honor Society Magna Cum Laude, December 2007
 Member of National Honor Society of Aerospace Engineering, May 2007
 Student Scholar Honors, The University of Texas at Austin April 2007-2008
 Elected AIAA Treasurer for the Texas Chapter, May 2007

Employability Status: Student Visa