**Hunter Whaples** hwhaples@hmc.edu https://hwhaples.com Education =============================== B.S. (2021) : **Harvey Mudd College** General Engineering :
Certificate in Environmental Analysis :
Concentration in Political Studies Experience ================================ 2021 - Present : *Heliogen Research and Development* :
Thermochemical and System Engineer with contributions to: : + *_System Modeling_*
Designed energy system simulation software in Python to assess technoeconomic viability of Heliogen's CSP technology for a varienty of chemical and industrial applications : + *_Sensors and Autonomy_*
Developed prototype hardware and software suite for ICARUS, enabling autonomous mirror washing solution for Heliogen's CSP applications. 2020 - 2021 : *Lewis Fellow for Engineering Professional Practice* :
Chemical Engineering Academic Research with contributions to: : + *_Molecular Dynamics Simulation_*
Developed and performed MD simulations of neat and composite polymers in GROMACS to estimate, understand, and improve gas separation properties. : + *_Data Analysis and Visualization_*
Developed visualization and analysis tools of molecular dynamics simulation in Matlab and Python allowing for path animations, free volume estimations, and radius of gyration comparisons. 2020 - 2021 : *HMC Engineering Clinic* :
Semesterly student consultancy with contributions to: : + *_Ametek Ameron_*, Baldwin Park CA:
Designed and specified a novel miniature distillation column to refine Halon 1301 from 96% to 99.7% purity, meeting ASTM regulation. : + *_Mee Panyar_*, Myanmar:
Designed and implemented timeseries anomaly detection algorithms in Python to monitor solar minigrid performance, assisting operators discover system health problems days before failure. 2019 - 2021 : **Riggs Fellow for Engineering Management** :
Industrial Engineering Consultant with contributions to: : + *_Ametek Ameron_*, Baldwin Park CA:
Used TPS and DMAIC principles to design lean manufacturing procedures and layouts for aircraft oxygen cylinders. Increased line throughput by 25%, reduced overtime by 66%, reduced inventory by 58%. Estimated $390,000 annual savings. : + *_Mission Rubber_*, Corona CA:
Redesigned assembly floor and material handling methods to reduce forklift usage by 25% and prepare facility for AGVS application. Improved paint application process to reduce VOC emissions by 25%. Estimated $200,000 annual savings. 2019 - 2021 : **HMC Machine Shop Proctor** Service ================================= ΤΒΠ
2020 - Present : Engineering Honor Society :
California Omega Chapter :
Vice President Grader
2019 - Present : ENGR 79 - _Introduction to Engineering Systems_ :
ENGR 82 - _Chemical and Thermal Processes_ :
ENGR 182 - _Manufacturing, Execution, and Planning_ Tutor
2018 - Present : K-12 Math and science tutoring over the phone. Presentations ================================= Mar. 2020 : *IISE Western Regional Conference* :
From Students to Consultants: Transforming Manufacturing Through People and Processes Nov. 2019 : *APICS Inland Empire Chapter* :
B/E Line: A Lean Transformation Sep. 2018 : *Harvey Mudd College Board of Trustees* :
Destined to Fail: Why School Segregation Persists