Asset Makhambetov

The Pennsylvania State University B.S. Nuclear Engineering, Class of 2014

10 Vairo Blvd., Apartment 241-B, State College, PA 16803 || Cell (814) 777-5255 || E-mail aim5408@psu.edu

Objective: Education:

To obtain an internship position in the area of PWR Core Engineering. The Pennsylvania State University Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering (in progress) Cumulative GPA: 3.49 Major GPA: 3.46 Expected Graduation Date: December 2014 I have taken courses that covered heat transfer, thermal hydraulics, neutron transport, radiation detection, and laboratories associated with these subjects.

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Work Experience: Breazeale Nuclear Reactor, University Park, PA 16802 Phone: (814) 865-6351 Licensed Senior Reactor Operator August 2013 Present Supervised and administered safe operations in the facility. Reviewed and wrote procedures for the reactor operations. Licensed Reactor Operator October 2012 August 2013 Operated the reactor for research, education, and training purposes. Performed maintenance on the reactor systems and components. Reactor Intern / Auxiliary Operator February 2012 October 2012 Handled fuel elements during outage: the core (dis)/assemble and the fuel shuffle. Helped with outreach programs and guided open house tours. Skills: Computer Proficiency: Capable to program on C++ and MATLAB. Proficient in coding on MCNP 6.0 and ANC. Skilled user of Microsoft Office. Languages: English, Kazakh (native), Russian (fluent). Honors/Awards: NRC Licensed Senior Reactor Operator (# SOP-70744) NRC Licensed Reactor Operator (# OP-71126) August 2013 October 2012

International Scholarship of the President of Kazakhstan May 2009 Present (Competitive program that completely covers tuition and living expenses) Gold Medal for Outstanding Learning in High School (Top 5% of all high school graduates in Kazakhstan) June 2008

Activities: Member of American Nuclear Society Penn State Chapter September 2013 Present Engaged in preparation for ANC Student Conference at Penn State Member of Kazakhstani Student Association Planned and organized cultural and social events February 2011 Present