Valentin-Trendafilov-CV LAST
- 1. Valentin Trendafilov 49 Charterhouse Road, Coventry, CV1 2BH 11 Temida Street, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, 6000 E-mail: trendafv@uni.coventry.ac.uk / valentintrendafilov94@gmail.com Mobile: +447776541835 / +359883427060 Personal statement A BEng Automotive Engineering graduate from Coventry University. An excellent problem solver with good communication skills, capable of answering to difficult questions and idea generator. A dedicated, self-disciplined and ambitious person, currently seeking a career/placement in the engineering industry. Excellent previous engineering experience at Trendafilov Gas and Yazaki Bulgaria (Industrial Engineering Intern). Work Experience: December 2006 - July 2011 - Assistant in auto-service - Trendafilov Gas, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria During my holidays and summer vacations I spent a lot of time in our family auto-service. I gained useful knowledge about cars and how the vehicle systems work. I was able to work with professional engineers. I also was a part of the team and I gave my best to help them achieve maximum results in less time. My main occupation was to adjust the LPG reservoir and to make the pipeline for the connection between the level meter and the evaporator. I also helped with some electric bonds between some parts. The main occupation of the auto-service was to install LPG vehicle systems on cars. The environment was stressful and difficult at first but after 3 months of work I was adapted to it. This work experience helped me gain many useful skills such as ablility to work in a stressful environment, basic knowledge of the vehicle systems, their operation and the parts they are made from, capability of making basic vehicle repairs, better understanding of the problems that might occur in a vehicle, ability to work with engineering tools and the ability to create a better solution (non- traditional) to a problem in as less time as possible. I became more responsible, disciplined and hard-working. Skills Knowledge of MATLAB, Multisim and CES EduPack Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Good understanding of Solid Body Mechanics and Thermofluids acquired from my practice and studies at the university Wood and metal working skills including cutting, drilling, milling and brazing Experience and Training in several business-orientated topics Creative Thinking for Business, Making Money Online and Business Development and Growth Full EU drivers license Language skills French level B1(beginner), Bulgarian (mother tongue) CAD experience on CATIA V5 Education 09/2013-present: BEng Automotive Engineering, Coventry University Graduate Subjects include: Year 1: Mechanical Science and Thermofluids; Electrical Science (68.5%); Design (63%); Creative thinking for business; Engineering Application; Engineering Mathematics; Manufacturing Technology and Materials (63%) Year 2: Solid Mechanics and Dynamics Thermofluids Mechanics Analytical Modelling Design and Sustainability Vehicle Systems Engineering Management Year 3: Professional Development and Management Vehicle Dynamics Vehicle Safety and Structures Automotive Engines and Vehicle Aerodynamics Automotive Product Innovation Hydrogen Fuel Cell Stack Design (Group Project) Individual Project Combination of different electric motors in hybrid / electric vehicles for optimised performance72 % Reliability and Durability Intelligent Transport Systems Business Development and Growth
- 2. 09/2008-05/2013: Romain Rolland Foreign Language High School, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria A-level equivalents: English, Physics, Physical Education, Biology A/B-level equivalents: Maths, French, History Project Experience Optimizing Performance of the Electric/Hybrid Vehicles During my last year in the university I made a final project related to the Hybrid/Electric Vehicles, their electric motors and performance. The aim was to optimize the performance and efficiency as much as possible by providing constant power region in high and low speeds/temperatures. To complete the task I had to made many simulations, work with engineering softwares such as MatLab and CATIA V5, gain knowledge of NEDC and US06 driving cycles, monitor statistics, performs various tests and properly organize my schedule. After more than 6 months of research I came up with a final decision and solutions to all the present problems. I have managed to produce a solution to the power losses in the current industry electric motors that power different hybrid and electric vehicles. To finish my task I had to create a detailed report about my work, show all the MatLab codes and formulas I have performed and all the required papers to justify my work. After that I had to present in front of professional engineers who have worked on the topic for many years. The feedback received was positive and I have achieved excellent mark at my final report and presentation. I have found a way to improve the performance of the electric/hybrid vehicles significantly. Global Engineer Project At university I was assigned a group task to design a water system for a country named Timor Leste (East Timor). We had to produce plans for an innovative communal water delivery station to allow villagers that cannot access a clean water supply to fill a 10 or 20 litre receptacle. It had to be protected from flash flood during monsoon season and from buffalo attempting to drink from it and allow inclusive access for children and disabled. My actions: Developed a Gantt chart with activities for my team and me to follow in order to meet the given deadline Researched similar devices and various methods in order to pick out the most suitable water system for our concept Create several design ideas and suitable concept choice Produced a poster and participated in the development of the final project report writing and assembly of the whole report. On the final day all the groups designs were judged. I represented my team in the final presentation and achieved a mark of 65% at the poster presentation task. During this project I improved my project management skills, presentational skills as well as my research techniques. Interests and Activities: Future Projects and Ideas such as The Thorium Car (100 years no refuelling) Electric Vehicles Fitness Healthy Lifestyle Passionate Reader and Writer Industrial Engineering Intern at Yazaki Bulgaria Electrical Systems and Wiring, Working Instructions preparation, Improvement of the working process in the company Participant in a Flare project Flare is international organisation against human trafficking, drugs and prostitution. My project activities were: participating in short movies, live actions such as flash mob and I gave some interesting ideas and thoughts to consider. The aim of the project was to show the worst aspects of human trafficking, drugs and prostitution. References available on request.