Alex Shih
Graduate student in the MIT System Design and Management (SDM) program - MIT School of Engineering, MIT Sloan School of Management
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Full-Time Student |
| Website: | http://www.globalcyclesolutions.com |
| Industries: | Computing, Education, Information Technology, Internet |
| Skills: | Business, Engineering, Management |
| Location: | Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Growing my group, Helping members of my groups, Meeting new people, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | Cornell University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
FEATURED STARTUP
Global Cycle Solutions
Global Cycle Solutions
Global Cycle Solutions - transforming the bicycle into a vehicle of innovation
- Startup type: Competition Entry
- Status: Active
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | American Chinese Christian Educational & Social Services (ACCESS), Boston, MA |
| Position: | New Initiative Developer, Tutor |
| Time period: | December 2005 - Present |
| Description: | - In the process of co-founding a role-model mentor program for high risk students
- Led summer teaching team for Boston Chinatown elementary school students with our 2nd year attendance doubling our 1st year attendance |
| Employer: | Raytheon Company, Integrated Defense Systems, Woburn, MA |
| Position: | Systems Engineer |
| Time period: | December 2004 - Present |
| Description: | - Developed target discrimination Advanced Algorithms (AA) version control system (Six Sigma certification project), estimated $152, 270 annual cost savings.
- Co-led AA systems analysis of data collection and flight test missions in the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) radar between 2006 and 2008, contributing to 100% fulfillment of mission objectives. - Supported AA development and system integration, collaborating with software and systems engineers to diagnose and resolve issues in order to deploy reliable solutions for the United States Army. - Oversaw development of AA Monte Carlo performance analysis tools and procedures. - Coordinated tasks and testing procedures for verification of new system-level software builds. - Mentored and consulted others on the AA library and architecture and tripled the AA team size, consequently developing a sustainable knowledge transfer process. |
| Employer: | Social Concerns Ministry (SCM) |
| Position: | Work experience |
| Time period: | December 2004 - Present |
| Description: | Chinese Bible Church of Greater Boston, Lexington, MA – Homeless Ministry Coordinator 2005–present
- Coordinated and managed volunteer groups of about 10+ people for monthly projects at homeless shelters. - Pioneered direction of SCM and launched directory of service opportunities and contacts within the church. TeachOverseas.org (Missions Organization), Steel & Iron Factory, Baotou, China – Teacher 2005 - Designed lesson plans and taught speaking an |
| Employer: | Engineers Without Borders-Boston Chapter, Boston, MA |
| Position: | Organizer, Tutor |
| Time period: | December 2005 - November 2008 |
| Description: | - Researched existing and emergent social trends to develop and deploy an after-school program focusing on engineering and science to 40 children between ages 5 through 11 at Joseph J. Hurley Elementary School. |
| Employer: | Cornell University, Ithaca, NY |
| Position: | Research and Project Experience |
| Time period: | December 2003 - November 2005 |
| Description: | Cornell University Satellite (CUSat) Project – Integration & Testing Group Lead 2005
- Managed a team of 4 students to plan rapid integration and testing of the satellite. - Co-authored Systems Concept Review document and presentation submitted to the Air Force Research Lab, contributing to winning the University Nanosat Flight Competition Review. Ionospheric Scintillation Experiment (ICE) CubeSat Project – Group Lead, Test Manager 2004–2005 - Managed and conducted experiments to verify satellite’s dynamical and structural performance. |
| Employer: | General Electric Aircraft Engines, Lynn, MA |
| Position: | Aerospace Engineer Co-Op |
| Time period: | December 2002 - November 2004 |
| Description: | - Oversaw and coordinated the compilation and editing of a F404 turbojet engine annual inspection report that was delivered to the Department of Defense.
- Performed engineering analysis on various engine systems and subsystems, including the Joint Strike Fighter engine control system, affects of geometric features on compressible flow, and engine filtration system studies. |
EDUCATION
| University: | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Time period: | 2008 - 2011 |
| Degree: | Technology Policy, MSc |
| University: | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Time period: | 2008 - 2011 |
| Degree: | Engineering Management, MSc |
| University: | Cornell University |
| Time period: | 2005 |
| Degree: | Mechanical Engineering, BSc |
PUBLICATIONS
| Papers: | Z.C. Feng, A. Shih and W. Miller, “Self-Excited Oscillations of Structures by Particle Emission,” Nonlinear Dynamics, No. 32, March 2003, pp. 15-32. |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | MIT Bhangra Team (instructor, choreographer, team member)
Long-distance running & charity races |
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Global Cycle Solutions
Global Cycle Solutions - transforming the bicycle into a vehicle of innovation
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Dan Steketee
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