J.P. Kurpiewski
Mechanical Engineering graduate from Columbia University, with MSc from MIT, worked at Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems as Project Lead / Senior Mechanical Engineer and currently pursuing MBA at MIT
| Headline: | Club Leader |
| Work status: | Full-Time Student |
| Skills: | Engineering, English, Languages, Spanish |
| Location: | Boston, MA |
| Groups: | MIT Clean Energy Prize 2010 |
| Interested in: | Growing my group, Helping members of my groups, Meeting new people, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Sharing my projects |
| Schools: | Columbia University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems |
| Position: | Project Lead / Senior Mechanical Engineer (promoted from Mechanical Engineer II) |
| Time period: | December 2004 - November 2008 |
| Description: | • Led cross-functional team of 60 on a critical path, 8-month task to design a cruise missile defense subsystem, present to the customer, and finish on-time to win customer incentive awards
• Captured $8M of business as lead co-author for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) proposal • Authored sections of major business development proposals worth $900M of potential earnings • Achieved 22% reduction in plant energy usage as an Energy Champion Team Member • Designed $500K radar thermal management system and advised supply chain through manufacturer selection • Initiated and developed mentorship by the Deputy Director of Mechanical Engineering • Received Raytheon's Young Engineering Talent Award, Team Achievement Awards, and Spot Award • Performance Rating: "Exceeds Expectations," and "Future leadership potential" • Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist |
| Employer: | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Position: | Graduate Research Assistant |
| Time period: | December 2002 - November 2005 |
| Description: | • Innovated major cost reduction on micro fuel cells by developing a carbon nanofiber electrode
• Secured research funding through MIT Deshpande Center and Office of Naval Research • Won first runner up in 2005 MIT $50K Competition in collaboration with faculty, Sloan MBAs, iTeams, and VCs • Obtained US Patent 7,229,944 through MIT’s Technology Licensing Office |
| Employer: | Society of Automotive Engineers - Columbia and MIT |
| Position: | Chapter President and Engine Chief |
| Time period: | December 2000 - November 2005 |
| Description: | • Founded the Columbia Formula SAE Team to provide students with an opportunity for hands-on learning
• Designed cost-effective, efficient engine systems and led Columbia team to its first race appearance in Detroit • Raised over $30K of R&D funds in two years to ensure longevity at Columbia • Diagnosed engine performance and advised undergraduates on MIT's team |
EDUCATION
| University: | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Time period: | 2007 - 2010 |
| Degree: | MBA |
| University: | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Time period: | 2002 - 2005 |
| Degree: | Mechanical Engineering, MSc |
| University: | Columbia University |
| Time period: | 1998 - 2003 |
| Degree: | Mechanical Engineering, BSc |
PUBLICATIONS
| Books: | MIT Thesis titled "Electrospun Carbon Nanofiber Electrodes Decorated with Palladium Metal Nanoparticles: Fabrication and Characterization" |
| Patents: | US #7,229,944 |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | • Raytheon Community Volunteer: MathMovesU, Tall Ships Rhode Island, Special Olympics of Massachusetts
• MIT Sailing Club Member, IM Hockey Team Captain, IM Softball: Raytheon, MIT, and Columbia Alumni leagues • Spoke on behalf of the MIT and scientific community at public hearings of the Cape Wind Project • Project Manager of Organizational Processes Project with NSTAR Electric and Gas Corporation |
| Clubs: | • Member of the MIT Energy Club and Operations Management Club
• VP of Marketing and Communications - Sloan Energy & Environment Club • Co-Chair of Judging – MIT Clean Energy Prize • Co-Lead of the Wind Panel of the MIT Energy Conference |
| Memberships: | • Recipient of the William A. Hadley Award in Mechanical Engineering for character, scholarship, and service |
| Awards: | • Recipient of the Kosciuszko Foundation Scholarship for American Students of Polish Descent
• Recipient of the William A. Hadley Award in Mechanical Engineering for character, scholarship, and service |
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Diana Huidobro
Civil Industrial Engineer graduate from Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, currently pursuing MBA degree at MIT Sloan School of Management.
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