RICHARD T. DE LUCA
Present Address
2526 Columbia Ave. Apt 2
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 351-4381
Email Address
delucr@ri.cmu.edu
U.S. Citizen
Permanent Address
1284 Abbey Crescent Ln.
Clearwater, FL 34619
(727) 669-1439
OBJECTIVE To obtain a technical position with a proactive company where I can make significant contributions.
EDUCATION The Robotics Institute, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA
MS Robotics, expected October 2000
Q.P.A.: 3.67/4.0
Research Assistant
  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY
BS Mechanical Engineering, 1998
Q.P.A.: 3.72/4.0
Rensselaer Scholarship Recipient, Dean’s List (x8)
EMPLOYMENT Research Assistant: Carnegie Mellon University (1/99 – Present)
Developing force sensing for a coordinated multi-robot assembly system in the Microdynamic Systems Laboratory, advised by Dr. Ralph Hollis.

Teaching Assistant: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1/98-12/98)
Instructed and aided students in programming a MC68HC11 microcontroller, troubleshooting circuits, and control theory in Lab Introduction to Embedded Control.

Summer Internship: Parametric Technology Corporation Waltham, MA (5/98 – 8/98)
Implemented and modified software to automate functionality tests on pre-production releases of Pro/Engineer and other PTC products. Created interactive web sites to report and collect test data.

Internship: Pitney Bowes Shelton, CT (5/97-1/98)
Created and performed tests to understand the noise generating mechanisms in mailing machines using high speed cameras, real time frequency analyzers, microphones, accelerometers, and optical sensors. Conducted feasibility study that resulted in the patent pending design of a replacement part.

Teaching Assistant: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (8/96-12/96)
Instructed students in the use of lathes, milling machines, and other shop tools in Engineering Processes.

Karate Instructor: International Karate Center Louisville, KY (5/95-8/95)
Taught adult and children’s classes, delivered personalized training sessions, and trained employees.
 
LEADERSHIP/
ACTIVITIES
 
 
 

 

 ME, AE, and Mechanics Department Student Advisory Board (9/96 - 5/97)
Vice President

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Ambulance (9/94-5/96)

New York State Emergency Medical Technician

Boy Scouts of America Louisville, KY (9/89-8/95)
Eagle Scout, Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 30
 
HONORS
 
 
 
 
 

 

 Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical Engineering Honor Society)
Vice President (11/96-5/97)

Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society)

Professional Leadership Program (9/96-5/97)
Completed highly selective, limited enrollment course offered at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute designed to improve one’s leadership skills through discussions and activities led by key business executives.