Paul DeVries

Robotics Coordinator at Valley Christian Schools
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(386) 825-5501
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Bellflower, California, United States, US
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Credentials

  • Professional Mechanical Engineer
    Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
    Sep, 1990
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Valley Christian Schools
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Robotics Coordinator
      • Oct 2017 - Present

      I'm working to mature the robotics program within the Valley Christian school system. Short term goals include building relationships with new mentors, developing new funding streams, and enhancing engineering and technical learning opportunities within the curriculum at the high school level. Long term goals include developing cooperative and dual enrollment agreements with local colleges, opening up transitional pathways to continuing education with non-college technical training institutions, and creating internships with local STEM-based businesses. Show less

  • Valley Christian High School
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Lead Mentor, Robotics
      • Sep 2011 - Present

      I'm currently a coach and lead mentor for the Valley Christian High School robotics program and have been instrumental in program development since its inception in 2011. The robotics team participates in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), an event originated by Dean Kamen to inspire students to pursue science and technology careers. Beginning with six Valley students the robotics program now trains approximately 35 students each year in a variety of STEM related activities that encompass programming, engineering, design, CAD, CAM, manufacturing, and business related projects. Each year the students must design and manufacture a robot for the new challenge released at the FRC competition kick-off. The most exciting aspect to the program is that students learn to solve real-world problems using current tools and technology and, as a result, leave high school with hands-on, salable skills. A collateral benefit is that students can identify their talents and those challenges that connect (and don't connect) with their interests and passion before declaring a college major. Other lead mentor duties include developing program direction, developing student training program content, teaching students, recruiting mentors, developing schedules/agendas and leading meetings, writing grant proposals, acquiring materials and machinery, acting as liaison to the school administration, and coaching competition. Show less

  • Triad Systems International
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Materials & Processes Engineer
      • Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

      I prepared electronic component cross-sections, evaluated materials, and performed failure analysis as a contract employee for the Boeing Company in Huntington Beach, CA. I prepared electronic component cross-sections, evaluated materials, and performed failure analysis as a contract employee for the Boeing Company in Huntington Beach, CA.

  • Cerritos College
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Faculty Instructor
      • May 2017 - Aug 2018

      I taught summer sessions of Project Lead The Way curriculum titled Principles of Engineering and Introduction to Engineering Design courses at Valley Christian High School. These dual enrollment courses provide a fantastic opportunity for high school students to earn three units of CSU transferable college credit through Cerritos College AND one full year of weighted UC approved high school elective credit simultaneously. I taught summer sessions of Project Lead The Way curriculum titled Principles of Engineering and Introduction to Engineering Design courses at Valley Christian High School. These dual enrollment courses provide a fantastic opportunity for high school students to earn three units of CSU transferable college credit through Cerritos College AND one full year of weighted UC approved high school elective credit simultaneously.

  • Boeing
    • United States
    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Materials & Process Engineer, Failure Analyst, Scanning Electron Microscopist
      • Mar 1998 - Oct 2016

      As a Materials and Process Engineer I lead failure analyses on a variety of mechanical and electrical components. Analysis included Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray Fluorescence Analysis (XRF). I coordinated electrical, mechanical, chemical, metallurgical, and non-destructive analysis in support of these investigations and summarized findings in detailed analysis reports. The work provided several opportunities to contribute to the field of failure analysis (publications attached). The article titled Counting on Fatigue, Striations and their Measure was awarded Best Paper of 2010 by the Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention. Show less

  • Long Beach Naval Shipyard
    • Quality Engineer
      • Jun 1984 - Sep 1997

      I held several positions while at Long Beach Naval Shipyard. These included: Supervisory Metallurgist I supervised 2-4 laboratory personnel, performed mechanical testing, did optical emission spectroscopy, ran combustion analysis, and prepared metallographic samples. I was involved in evaluating welder qualification samples and performed occasional failure analysis on metallic components Quality Assurance Specialist I developed, implemented, and coordinated a traceability program for the multi-million dollar overhaul of divers life-support systems aboard a submarine rescue vessel. The task included identifying system traceability requirements, developing a comprehensive process for meeting these requirements, writing the process manual for the program, developing training materials and teaching shipyard personnel on how to implement the program, then acting as lead engineer for the processs during ship's overhaul. A sample of the procedure has been attached. Welding Engineer As a Welding Engineer I interpreted Mil-Std requirements, performed on-site inspections, and developed written repair/manufacturing proceedures to meet welding requirements Show less

Education

  • California State University-Long Beach
    Master’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
    1998 - 2001
  • Michigan State University
    Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
    1978 - 1982

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