Michael R Ruggieri, Jr.

196 Holstein Road

King of Prussia, PA 19406
610-564-3155
mr7dc654@westpost.net

EDUCATION
Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Graduated - June, 2010
Cumulative GPA: 3.19

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Rohm and Haas, SMPT Britstol, PA
Project Engineer Sept 2008 to Dec 2008
* Supported large project engineering projects of over 5 million dollars
* Managed and completed small project engineering projects under $5,000
* Created and edit validation procedures for the start up process of new plants
Synthes Inc. West Chester, PA
Product Development Engineer Sept 2007 to Apr 2008
* Developed and created medical instruments and implants
* Created prototypes and protocols for mechanical testing
* Participated in cadaver surgeries
* Supported validation meetings and process
* Edited Drawings for released products (Prodisc-C and Prodisc-L)
Rohm & Haas, CMPT Newark, DE
Process Improvement Engineer Oct 2006 to Mar 2007
* Supported new laser measuring project that reduced product variability
* Trained operators to run the laser computer program
* Increased efficiency of operators after the installment of the laser
* Created large spreadsheets and pivot charts for data analysis

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Drexel University Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Newark, DE
Senior Design Captain - Laboratory of Dr. Alisa Morss Clyne Sept 2009 to June 20
10
* Improved design on Dielectrophoresis (DEP) cell testing device with microfluid
ic chamber
* Cultured cells and microfabricated Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microchannels
* Compared results of new DEP device to Atomic force microscopy (AFM)
* Organized and wrote a final report
* Created a final presentation for faculty members
University of Delaware Materials Science and Engineering Newark, DE
Undergrad Researcher - Laboratory of Dr. Xinqiao Jia Jan 2009 to Apr 2009
* Recreated vocal cord testing device - Brown University
* Learned and utilized optics for the testing device
* Analyzed data, prepared data analysis for publication
* Participated in large and small animal surgeries

Temple University Department of Pharmacology Philadelphia, PA

Lab Technologist - Laboratory of Dr. Ronald Tallarida June 2006 to Sept 2006
* Performed smooth muscle contractility assays
* Conducted laser capture microdissection
* Analyzed contractile response, prepared data analysis for publication
* Acknowledgement - Braverman, A.S. The use of occupation isoboles for analysis
of a response mediated by two receptors: M2 and M3 muscarinic receptor subtype i
nduced mouse stomach contractions. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 325, #3, 954-960, 2
008.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
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* Software: ProE, MatLab, Auto Cad, LabView, ANSYS, LS-Dyna, COMOSOL, Chart, Ori
gin, Microsoft Office
* Languages: Visual Basic
* Laboratory skills: Endothelial cell culturing, Small and large animal surgery,
Clean room microfabrication, Steril products preparation.
* Equipment: Syringe Pump, HeNe Lasers, Function Generator, Digital Multimeter,
pipettes

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES/ AWARDS

Academic Awards
* American Society of Mechanical Engineers (2005-2010)
* Academic Dean Scholarship (2005-2010)
* Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges (2009)
* Rohm and Haas Scholarship (2006-2009)
* Dean's List, Fall Term (2005)
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
* Pi Kappa Alpha Mentor Award (2009)
* Pi Kappa Alpha President (2008)
* Pi Kappa Alpha Recruitment Chair (2007)
* Pi Kappa Alpha Future Leader of the Year (2005)
* Intra-Fraternal Council Future Leader of the Year (2006)
Drexel University Men's Rugby
* Drexel Rugby Most Valuable Player (2010)
* Drexel Rugby Most Improved Player (2009)
* Vice President of Drexel Rugby club (2009)
* Captain of Drexel Rugby (2009)
* Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union All-star (2009)
* Drexel Rugby Rookie of the Year (2006)