SON PHAN
Calgary
Summary
Offering strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and keen desire to learn and grow within industry. Contributes theoretical knowledge of materials science and fluid mechanics, alongside practical skills in CAD software and technical drawing. Ready to use and develop design and analytical skills in Mechanical Engineer role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Team Member
Schulich Space Rover Team
Calgary, Canada
10.2023 - Current
- Participated in root cause analysis, identifying and resolving mechanical issues, reducing system weight by 20%.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning and implementing new technologies, cutting design iteration time by 30 days.
- Managed project resources effectively, introducing cost-saving measures that cut expenses by $500.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and test mechanical components, ensuring competition readiness.
Technical Assistant
Lighthouse Community Church
Calgary, Canada
08.2022 - Current
- Incorporated 10 weekly items, including song selections, announcements, sermon outlines, and service instructions, into worship services to ensure seamless operations.
- Answered 10 questions per week from team members to support efficient service delivery.
- Provided weekly status updates to supervisors, enabling timely resolution of technical and operational challenges.
- Collaborated with team members to develop innovative solutions for technical issues, reducing troubleshooting time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Minor
Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary
Calgary, AB05-2025
Skills
- C, Java, Python, MATLAB
- Microsoft Office
- Mechanical design
- Computer-aided design
- Machine operation
- Creativity and innovation
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Project management
- Deadline oriented
- Strong teamwork
- Effective communication
- Workplace safety
Languages
English
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
Capstone Project: Vacuum Tube Solar Collector – Fall 2024 to Winter 2025
- Simulated heat transfer processes, improving system efficiency by 10%.
- Managed project milestones and coordinated tasks to ensure timely delivery.
- Conducted theoretical analysis to refine design strategies, reducing design time by 3 weeks.
- Designed and evaluated critical components for functionality and feasibility, cutting expenses by $100.
- Participated in manufacturing processes to ensure successful implementation.
- Analyzed material properties for strength, endurance, and biocompatibility to ensure suitability for long-term use.
- Evaluated and selected manufacturing methods for production feasibility and cost-effectiveness, saving $500.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team on biomechanical evaluation to assess functional performance, theoretically retaining at least 90% of original mobility.
Timeline
Mechanical Team Member
Schulich Space Rover Team
10.2023 - Current
Technical Assistant
Lighthouse Community Church
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Minor
Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary