DANIEL STEPANOV
Fountain Valley,CA
Summary
Recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of California, Irvine. Focused on advancing education in optics, gaining industry experience, and enhancing CAD skills. Demonstrated expertise in technical documentation, organization, inventory management, part fabrication, and computer-aided design through role in the Physics Department stockroom. Passionate about leveraging strong foundation in physics and engineering to drive impact in next role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physics Stockroom Technician
University of California Irvine (UCI) Physical Sciences
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Maintained meticulous attention to detail and ensured compliance with safety and regulatory standards while overseeing supplies and equipment for undergraduate physics laboratories, including setting up equipment for lectures.
- Leveraged analytical problem-solving methodology to troubleshoot and repair laboratory equipment issues in a timely manner.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematic diagrams and other documentation while repairing equipment.
- Exhibited a strong ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences clearly and effectively, including leading equipment demonstrations for physics lectures and providing guidance to professors.
- Produced components for physics lectures using CAD software and machine shop tools, including designing and fabricating a set of acrylic lenses to demonstrate behavior of light convergence/divergence and applications of multi-lens systems in optical setups.
- Enabled students to perform the Mossbauer spectroscopy experiment by designing and fabricating a thread adapter for the safe and secure integration of a radioactive source and utilization of a non-usable Co-57 source, exhibiting a keen ability to resolve complex issues utilizing available resources.
- Optimized space utilization, storage, and equipment transportation by designing and developing a custom mechanism for a folding table attachment via CAD and machine shop tools, improving the usability of stockroom carts for physics demos.
- Fostered and maintained collaborative working relationships with colleagues and University faculty.
Assistant Manager
Whata Lotta Pizza
05.2019 - Current
- Served as acting manager for the dinner shift, efficiently managing guest complaints to ensure customer satisfaction and encourage return business.
- Oversaw kitchen operations, ensuring orders were prepared timely and efficiently, and promptly packaged and distributed to customers.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Physics Assemblies Demonstrator
University of California Irvine (UCI)
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Handled program logistics management responsibilities, such as transporting equipment and performing setup and cleanup, to facilitate seamless program execution in line with quality standards.
- Encouraged students at underserved elementary schools to engage in physics activities and generated interest in the field by leading educational assemblies focused on the concepts of momentum and Newton's Laws of Motion.
- Reinforced complex physics topics by facilitating hands-on demonstrations and presentations for young learners, successfully simplifying information to ensure comprehension.
Instructional Lab Assistant
Azrieli College of Engineering
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered high-quality project support for the setup and launch of a new engineering lab, including liaising with the Lab Manager to strategize and design workstations, installing computers, robotic arms, and other equipment.
- Verified proper functionality of equipment through testing and analysis, utilizing ammeters and voltmeters to test equipment.
- Conducted assessments of current laboratory infrastructure to recommend improvements, resulting in optimizing space utilization and organization by drilling and retrofitting existing storage solutions in new ways.
- Adapted to quickly changing priorities while supporting project logistics, such as equipment pickup and delivery.
Data Analysis Intern
InteliChain
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Generated data-driven insights into product strengths and areas for improvement by conducting comparative analysis and preparing detailed reports, comparing predictions made by the software with manual forecasts, successfully leveraging insights to support product development and enhancement.
- Prepared and delivered a compelling and informative presentation on the capabilities and features of the proprietary demand planning software to industry experts at the International Conference on Time Series and Forecasting (ITISE 2023).
- Charted the successful development and implementation of a new outlier detection feature to strengthen the accuracy and value of demand forecasts, directly contributing to informed decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of California Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2024
Additional Coursework - Mechanical Engineering
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA06-2021
Skills
- Proficient in SolidWorks
- Experienced in AutoCAD design
- Experienced with FreeCAD software
- Technical troubleshooting
- Analytical problem solving
- Strong team involvement
- Effective communication
Certification
Optical Engineering and Optical Instrument Design, University of California, Irvine - April 2025-June 2026
Technical Proficiencies
- FreeCAD
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Python3
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Teams
- MATLAB
- Mathematica
- Fabrication Tools (Lathe, Bandsaw, Drill Press)
Timeline
Physics Stockroom Technician
University of California Irvine (UCI) Physical Sciences
04.2024 - 06.2024
Physics Assemblies Demonstrator
University of California Irvine (UCI)
04.2024 - 06.2024
Instructional Lab Assistant
Azrieli College of Engineering
06.2023 - 08.2023
Data Analysis Intern
InteliChain
06.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Manager
Whata Lotta Pizza
05.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of California Irvine
Additional Coursework - Mechanical Engineering
Orange Coast College
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