D. Eron Flory

OBJECTIVE
My main career objective is to contribute to new technology in the areas of suspension design and powertrain efficiency.

Education
DE ANZA COLLEGE Cupertino, CA
A.A. December 1982, Automotive Technology
Major GPA: 3.78, Overall GPA: 3.66

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON Houston, TX
Mechanical Engineering, Major GPA: 4.0
Overall GPA: 3.55, Transferred to WPI during
summer 1995.

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Worcester, MA
Scheduled to graduate during March 1997, with a BS degree.
Mechanical Engineering, Major GPA: 4.0
Overall GPA: 3.94, GPA as of October 1996.

HONORS
First overall in the annual De Anza College Automotive Technology trouble shooting contest(1983). Graduated from De Anza College Magna Cum Laude (1983). Honored by BMW motorcycle company for winning the first U.S. national road racing championship with a BMW motorcycle, since 1976 (1990).

ACTIVITIES
Team Captain, WPI Formula SAE Team (1996/97), ASME (1995-97), Treasurer WPI Auto Cross Club (1995/96), WPI Bicycle Club (1995/96), Houston Area Mountain Bike Association (1991-94), various motorcycle road racing organizations (1984-1992), SCCA (auto road racing) Tech. inspector (1988), various running clubs (1983-97).

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
1993-1995 BAVARIAN MACHINE SPECIALISTS Houston, TX
Mechanic/Machinist
* Chassis alignment, electrical diagnosis, metal fabrication and engine machining.

1991-1993 CC PRODUCTS/SAN JOSE BMW San Jose, CA
Head Mechanic
* Mechanical repairs, dynamometer testing, and suspension tuning.

1984-1991 A&E PERFORMANCE Campbell, CA
Mechanic
* Mechanical repairs, electrical diagnosis, metal fabrication and race car
chassis development.

1983-1984 BRITTON'S AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING Mountain View, CA
Mechanic
* Mechanical repairs and custom engine installations.

1982-1983 JC PENNY AUTO CENTER San Jose, CA
Mechanic/Parts Person
* Mechanical repairs, order parts for sales and for repairs.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Road Race Motorcycle Preparation
* AHRMA National Champion, 750 Sportsman (1990), Formula 2 Twins (1993) and Open Twins (1993).
* AFM Regional Champion, Formula 4 (1989), 750 Vintage (1990) and Formula Singles (1992).

Road Race Car Preparation
* SCCA Pacific Coast Run-Off Champion ITA and ITB (1988).

Metal Sculpture
* First prize in WPI art show, for metal sculpture clock(1995).

SKILLS
Engine Development
* Dynamometer operation and engine testing, flow bench testing.

Machinist
* Lathe, end mill, fly cutter, cylinder boring and honing equipment, valve and seat grinders.

Welding
* Formal training and job experience in MIG, TIG and gas welding.

HTML
* Web site construction and graphics production.

RELEVANT COURSES: ME

HOBBIES
Mountain biking, cross country running, metal sculpture and motorcycling.

AVAILABILITY
March 1997