Chris Matthews
164 Briargate Lane
Madison, AL 35758
(205) 922-1904
mubeta57@ro.com

SUMMARY

• aeronautics and fluid dynamics research
• computer programming
• visual simulation and presentation

EDUCATION

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, expected May, 1997
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
GPA: 3.5/4.0

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

January, 1997 - Present - University of Alabama in Huntsville
Undergraduate Research Assistant, UAH Propulsion Laboratory

• Performing literature reviews for different research projects
• Simulating mechanical engineering problems with the ANSYS software
• Analyzing material properties and material selection options

March, 1994 - Present - Computer Science Corporation
Technical Assistant II

• Developing complex computer code in FORTRAN, C, and C++
• Generating virtual terrain and vehicles for military simulation
• Operating Silicon Graphics computers and VAX/VMS stations
• Three-dimensional computer modeling of military weapons and craft
• Writing and editing documentation and instruction for developed software

June, 1993 - September, 1993 - SIMTEC, Inc.
Computer Programmer

• Software development using fourth generation language programming technology under the Paradox software for IBM PC
• Customer demonstrations and relations

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

Software Packages	Operation Systems	Programming languages
ANSYS	MS-DOS	FORTRAN
AutoCAD	VAX/VMS	C
Microsoft Windows	Macintosh	PASCAL
Microsoft Word	UNIX	BASIC
Microsoft Excel		ObjectPAL

ACTIVITIES

• Student Advisor to the UAH Board of Directors
• Pi Tau Sigma - Mechanical Engineering Honor Fraternity
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Order of Omega - Greek Honor Fraternity
• UAH Homecoming King 1995
• Sigma Nu Fraternity - Vice President

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