Truman Paras
Vehicle Dynamics Lead at USC Racing - Formula SAE Team- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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USC Racing - Formula SAE Team
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vehicle Dynamics Lead
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May 2022 - Present
- Lead research into suspension redesign to optimize weight savings while also increasing tractive force while cornering (bellcrank redesign, overhead springs, adjustable ARB)- Investigate simulation software (Optimum G) in order to drive forward design changes - Analyze test data to validate simulations, adjusting the models when necessary- Invest effort in knowledge transfer for new members by hosting lectures and constantly engaging with my team
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Automotive Engineer
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2022
- Engineer and project lead for USC's FSAE student research and development team- Launched research and development for various powertrain and chassis applications including turbocharging, suspension redesign, and muffler manufacture- Designed various mechanical parts for in-house fabrication utilizing collaborative strategies and personal experience in computer aided design software
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Abbott
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Mechanical Engineer
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May 2022 - Jul 2022
- Support team members in keeping CAD models up to date, assisting in research, and designing parts to augment machinery to support the team's specific needs. - Validate machinery through extensive data collection and quality assurance - Aided in identifying root causes of failure on the manufacturing line, successfully characterizing flawed processes - Spearhead preliminary design and organization of implementing autonomous solutions for product assembly, sourcing machines and performing failure mode analysis, reworking product to increase output by 4% Show less
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Running Revolution
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Retail Salesperson
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Dec 2017 - Sep 2021
Analyze biometrics and make decisions necessary in bringing products to customers that are tailored specifically to their individual needs. Analyze biometrics and make decisions necessary in bringing products to customers that are tailored specifically to their individual needs.
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University of Southern California
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Physics Demo Lab Assistant
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Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
I aided in providing professors in the physics department with the demo presentations and other tools necessary to teach their students. I aided in providing professors in the physics department with the demo presentations and other tools necessary to teach their students.
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Education
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University of Southern California
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering -
Bellarmine College Preparatory
High School Diploma