Ryan Lee
San Diego
Summary
Ambitious student pursuing a degree in Aeronautics with a focus on manufacturing and business sectors. Seeking opportunities in parts manufacturing and retail to enhance industry knowledge and practical skills. Proven ability to adapt and learn quickly in dynamic environments. Committed not just to personal growth, but also to contributing to team success and operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Non-Destructive Testing Intern
Veridiam
San Diego
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in conducting visual inspections to detect surface defects and verify the dimensions of parts, performing precision dimensional checks according to specifications.
- Assisted Level 2 technicians in liquid penetrant testing by setting up and maintaining the penetrant station. Performed part preparation, cleaning, penetrant application, washing, drying, and developer application in accordance with inspection procedures, ensuring readiness for Level 2 evaluation.
- Assisted technicians in radiography testing by setting up parts using visual inspection techniques, and sanding/cleaning parts before scans.
Part Time Merchandise Stocker
Retail Store
San Diego
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Ensure that the correct products are received in deliveries, and unpack them, preparing them for stocking.
- Learning the positions of merchandise and learning the efficiency of moving and sorting products.
- Arrange items on shelves, in bins, or in storage areas, making sure products are accessible to customers.
- Keep track of inventory levels, rotating older items to the front, and ensuring that shelves are well-stocked and cleaned.
Youth Leader
Local Church
01.2023 - Current
- Produced video footage and highlighted clips for the youth group’s winter, summer retreats as well as outdoors’s activities.
- Supporting a variety of programs and providing assistance throughout the events (VBS, Hallelujah nights, Grad nights, etc.).
- On top of coordinating events at specific times, volunteers were expected to communicate well with supervisors.
- Learned to follow through and relay instructions and information precisely.
Education
Aeronautical Engineering Tech. - Aeronautical Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INHigh School -
Westview High School
San Diego, CASkills
- Video editing and 3D modeling
- Fusion 360 and Maya
- CATIA software
- Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
- Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Precision measurement tools
Certification
Certified Level 1 NDT Technician
Education Experience
- Aircraft Materials Course, Learn to properly read aircraft drawings and make measurements, Use proper tools to cut, debur, bend pieces, and rivet pieces, Learn standard lab procedures in an environment with basic tools and manufacturing
- CAD Software Class, Learning the basic functions of CAD software, Implement skills building aircraft parts using aircraft GD&T drawings
- Nondestructive Aircraft Testing Course, Utilize different methods of testing aircraft components for defects on top and bottom of surfaces, Identify different types of potential defects, Learn standard lab procedures in an environment with testing equipment and chemicals
- Aircraft Reciprocating and Turbine Engines Course, learn basic functions and design of both engines, completed disassembly and reassembly of engines according to relevant procedures and manuals
Degree-Related Courses
- Nondestructive Aircraft Testing
- AT290 CAD Software Class (Software: Catia, Solidworks, Fusion360)
- Aircraft Materials
- Aircraft Basic Hydraulic, Electric, Pneumatic Systems
- Aircraft Reciprocating and Turbine Engines
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Non-Destructive Testing Intern
Veridiam
06.2025 - 08.2025
Part Time Merchandise Stocker
Retail Store
06.2024 - 08.2024
Youth Leader
Local Church
01.2023 - Current
Aeronautical Engineering Tech. - Aeronautical Engineering
Purdue University
High School -
Westview High School