Samuel David Paulling
Mechanical/Project Engineer
Maker
Husband
About Me
About Myself
Hello and welcome to my site.
If you’re looking for the DIY site that I run, don’t worry. It’s still up and running. That page has moved to www.thepaullingworkshop.com and this is now my personal landing page.
A quick rundown of me:
- I grew up in Kansas City, then went to Clemson University and graduated in 2010 with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics
- I got married to my wife Hannah in 2011
- We moved to Dallas in 2012
- I’ve worked as an engineering project manager, and in Civil Engineering/City Planning, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering jobs since we’ve been here, and am currently the program manager in the MetroCell division at Commscope.
Experience
Clovis Research
Engineering Project Manager
8/13 - Present
- Project Management – I lead a team of engineers in 4 different time zones and coordinate information and tasks between everyone. I keep track of shifting priorities and allocate time and resources based on the most important tasks. I also contact vendors for quotes and manage part ordering for our research team.
- Timeline Management – I use Microsoft Project to define work schedules, tasks, and project development which the engineering teams use as a baseline for their day to day work. I make sure items are completed on time and use Sharepoint to keep a live dashboard of the progress.
- Information Management – I facilitate information between the design, engineering, lab, shipping, and software teams so that I can answer questions and use the information from each group to present updates to the board every week. I also control the release of information to non-essential parties to prevent sensitive IP information from being dispersed.
- Tech Support – I manage our Windows Server 2012 and control permissions, email, users, backups, and updates for all software. I have upgraded the network to include redundant internet sources and backup power systems. I have implemented a network of wireless security cameras for on premises monitoring. I also manage the Sharepoint and Exchange servers and have built a collection of internal websites for sharing and working on documents remotely and with live editing.
GSI Highway
Project Manager / Detailer
5/12 - 8/13
- Project Management – Managed nearly 100 Sealed Expansion Joint projects, timelines, and 4 personnel
- Cost Reduction – When I started, production of SEJ was 22 min/ft. When I left it was 11.5 min/ft and our output had nearly doubled. We had to open a second site for production because this product has become so profitable.
- Cad Drafting – Design of nearly 160 steel highway rail, expansion joints, and BMCS projects using AutoCAD
- Standard Engineering Practice and Knowledge – Analysis of bridge, overpass, and highway blueprint plans
- Operations Management – I maintained continual contact with contractors to ensure optimal product and delivery. Initial production was 1500 ft/month and demand was 2500 ft/ month. To keep everyone happy and on schedule, I called all customers and worked out delivery plans to ensure enough material was on hand at each site to keep crews working without delay.
Mid South Engineering
Mechanical Engineer / Designer
12/10 - 2/12
- Civil/Piping/Structural/Mechanical Design – Conveyors, Silos, Concrete Foundations, Material Processing
- Cad Drafting – Produced design and working level drawings for site layouts and material processing flow.
- Cost Analysis – Developed, budgeted, and implemented capital plans with senior engineers
- On-Site Engineering – Coordinated with Project Engineers and Clients and traveled to sites to verify design accuracy and implementation
Education
Clemson University
Bachelor Degree
2005 - 2010
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Minor in Mathematics
Senior Level Research on the NASA Tweel Project & the BMW X5 development
EIT License
Acquired 2011
Passed the EIT Exam the summer after I graduated in preparation for a Civil Engineering job.
EIT License #7981
Additional Awards and Education
Abney Foundation Scholorship
Palmetto Fellows Honors Grant
National S.M.A.R.T. Grant
Calhoun Honor College
4 independent study Udemy classes on web programming, javascript, windows server managment, and app development
My Skills
Personal Skills
Recognitions
Professional Skills
Software Knowledge
Contact me
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