Alan Hernandez
Principal Engineer at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
Tampa, Florida, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolAlan Hernandez is a Senior R&D Engineer with nine years of hands-on experience designing electromechanical and surgical power tools, currently focused on developing reliable bone and handpiece devices for orthopedic and cosmetic surgery. He holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Florida and published thesis work on using anaerobic adhesives as a prevailing torque locking feature in the Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention. Alan’s background as a CNC operator and test-lab engineer gives him deep practical expertise in precision machining, fixtures, and test procedures, enabling measurable process improvements like a documented 45% cycle-time reduction. He has led curriculum development and lab creation for internal combustion engine courses, demonstrating a talent for translating complex concepts into hands-on learning. Comfortable both in the shop with grease under his nails and at the bench developing medical-grade electromechanical systems, he blends pragmatic manufacturing know-how with formal research rigor. Based in Tampa, he brings a maker’s mindset to regulated medical-device development, prioritizing durability and field-proven performance.
9 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering at University of South Florida
English, Spanish
Github Skills (3)
react3
javascript2
nodejs2
Github contributions (4)
3alanhdez/AutomateMyLife
Sep 2017 - May 2021
Contributions:2 pushes, 1 branch in 3 years 8 months
3alanhdez/3alanhdez
May 2021 - Jun 2023
Contributions:2 pushes, 1 branch in 2 years
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