Jason Kelso

Jason Kelso

B.S. Chemical Engineering | Carnegie Mellon University | August 2008 – May 2014

 

909 112th Avenue NE Apt. 607 Bellevue, WA 98004

jasonkelso@gmail.com

Cell: 425-941-0089

 

Experience

 

Research and Development Engineer

Viscofan S.A. | Cáseda, Spain | October 2014 – June 2015

• Researched and performed chemical analyses to measure quality of cellulose production
• Introduced non-destructive testing methods that decreased analysis time by more than 50%
• Collaborated with engineers and chemists to implement researched methods into the factory

 

Family Room Specialist

Apple, Inc. | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | September 2011 – September 2012

• Provided technical support to customers on Apple computers and mobile devices
• Taught extensive workshops and lessons on advanced topics in computing
• Transcended market benchmarks and excelled in timeliness and efficiency

 

Projects

 

Chemical Engineering Process Systems Design

Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Fall 2014

• Led team tasked to develop chemical plant to process shale methane
• Generated feasible model that produced 500 million tons of product with a NPV of $282 million

 

Head Mechanic of SPIRIT Buggy

Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | October 2008 – May 2011

• Designed and engineered human powered ‘buggy’ from space-age composite materials
• Created workflows to increase efficiency in design, development, and repair of vehicles

 

Leadership

 

House Manager

Kappa Sigma Fraternity | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | April 2013 – January 2014

• Managed semesterly fraternity housing budget of $2000 for repairs and housing supplies
• Coordinated discussions between fraternity body and Carnegie Mellon Housing and Dining department
• Developed and strengthened relationships within a fraternity of more than 20 men and student body

 

Skills

Professional Skills: Industrial laboratory analyses, Process simulation and development, Technical support

Technical Skills: MATLAB, Python, UNIX, Windows, Mac OS, Aspen Plus, MS Office Suite

Languages: English (fluent), Spanish (fluent)

Abilities: Fast-learner, Intuitive, Analytical, Hard-Working

 

Relevant Coursework

• Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering
• Chemical Process Systems Design
• Thermodynamics I & II
• Heat and Mass Transfer        
• Chemical Engineering Process Control          
• Fluid Mechanics