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Daniel A. Guest
104 Harvester Ln.
Belgrade, MT 59714
406.880.2769
daniel7guest@gmail.com
Demonstrated excellence in physics and engineering laboratory research with a strong aptitude in
mechanical design. Proficient in composite manufacturing procedures, instrumentation,
SolidWorks CAD design, prototyping, and demonstrated mastery in part assembly and
troubleshooting instrumentation. Strong mathematical knowledge and experience with Matlab
programming, Solid works, LabVIEW, writing technical reports, and giving presentations.
Qualifications include:
 Composites engineer/manufacturing
 Project management
 Communication skills
 Research and analysis
 Prototype design and implementation
 Problem solving
EDUCATION:
Masters of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Expected Graduation Date: Summer 2013
Bachelors in Physics, Minor in Mathematics
The University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Graduated: May 2005
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Composite Materials, Advanced Fluid Mechanics I, Finite
Element Analysis in Engineering, Advanced Engineering Analysis, Advanced Ceramics,
Thermodynamics I, II, Mechanics of Fluids, Intro to Machine Design, Fundamentals of Heat Transfer,
Numerical Solutions to Engr. Problems, Mechanics of Materials, Fundamentals of Computer Science
Foreign Language: One year of Japanese
EXPERIENCE:
Mechanical Engineering R&D
Anasphere, Bozeman, MT - Current
 Experience with writing SBIR proposals and reports
 Developed several prototype meteorological instruments for weather balloon applications
 Conducted performance characterization on single and double wing passive flight
platforms for meteorological instruments

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 Researched, designed and constructed a 36 foot closed loop icing wind tunnel with PID
controlled water spray system
 Developed designs for manufacturing, including plastic injection molding, sheet metal,
milled plastic and metal parts
Composite Materials Development
Gradient Engineering, Bozeman, MT
November 2013 - May 2014
 Conducting material testing for bio-fiber materials and composites
 Researched fiber/matrix coupling treatments for bio-fibers
 Manufactured thermoplastic test coupons for material characterization
 Developing novel processing equipment for bio-fiber extraction
Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
June 2011 - December 2013
 Worked in wind energy composites research as part of MSU Composites Group
 Developed new instrumentation and sensor integration techniques to monitor composite
laminate infusion processes using LabVIEW
 Participated in fabricating and testing of two full sized wind turbine blades used as part of
a composite flaw study for the wind turbine blade industry
 Advanced the methods of composite manufacturing through process modeling while
completing thesis work
 Worked in a team environment while troubleshooting manufacturing issues
Teaching Assistant
Montana State University Mechanical Engineering Department, Bozeman, MT
August 2010 - December 2012 (during academic semester)
 Taught undergraduate students in an upper level instrumentation lab
 Assisted students in troubleshooting laboratory experiments and building LabVIEW data
collection programs
 Assisted in cross training of new TA's
Design Director
Birch Creek Design Build, Stevensville, MT
June 2005 - August 2010
 Designed heavy timber frame structures for 3000+ square foot homes
 Drafted component level shop drawings for prefabrication of structures in the shop
 Led crews at the shop as a project foreman and mentored new employees
 Managed on-site construction projects on up to three sites at a time
 Coordinated projects from start to finish including material supply and customer and or
general contractor liaison
Physics Research Assistant
University of Montana, Missoula, MT
January 2003 - May 2005
 Participated in a collaborative project aimed at studying nitrogen fluorescence

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 Designed and built an optical experimental apparatus used in high energy experiments at
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC)
 Fabricated machined components for experimental apparatus
 Participated in on site experiments conducted at SLAC
 Delivered presentations to collaboration members
 Programmed Fortran simulations of the particle interactions in the above mentioned
experiments
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION:
Pilots License – September 2006
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
I have been involved extensively with humanitarian and outreach activities including a trip to the
Philippines in the spring of 2012 to assist in the construction of a new orphanage. I value the
relationships that I have developed with coworkers and I look forward to working on your team.