Group 1 - Honda Generator 1

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Introduction

Team Overview

Primary Communication Liason Contact Information

Primary Email:	Jordan.Boulware@gmail.com
Secondary Email:	Jordanbo@buffalo.edu
Mobile number:	(732)-485-0211

• Jordan Boulware: Project Manager, Assistant Generator Disassembler/Re-assembler, Assistant Wiki Designer, Primary Communication Liason
  • Previous work with similar tools
    • Project Manager for the construction of 2 houses for charity
    • Assisted in Constructiuon of 2 story tree-house complete with electricity
  • Prior Mechanical Engineering Experience
    • Statics
    • Intro Engineering design
    • AutoCAD
    • Engineering Computations (C++)
    • 2 Semesters of Physics
      • Newtonian Mechanics
      • Electromagnetism
  • Strengths
    • Enthusiasm
    • Knowledge
    • Leadership skills
    • Some experience and skill with programming and website formatting
    • Some experience and skill with Solid Modeling
    • Willingness to learn
  • Weaknesses
    • Slow to Follow
    • Little attention to detail
    • Procrastinator

Secondary Communication Liason Contact Information

Primary Email:	Jmjorgen@buffalo.edu
Mobile number:	(315)-491-3131

• Jordan Jorgenson: Head Wiki Designer Secondary Communication Liason
  • Previous work with similar tools
    • None
  • Prior Mechanical Engineering Experience
    • Intro Engineering design
    • AutoCAD
    • Engineering Computations (C++)
    • 2 Semesters of Physics
      • Newtonian Mechanics
  • Strengths
    • Good at public speaking
    • Enthusiasm
    • Leadership skills
    • Some experience and skill with programming and website formatting
    • Some experience and skill with Solid Modeling
  • Weaknesses
    • Procrastinator
    • Little hands-on expirience
• Nathan Kamin: Head Generator Disassembler/Re-assembler
  • Previous work with similar tools
    • Lots of hands on experience with 4 stroke engine through do-it-yourself car repair
  • Prior Mechanical Engineering Experience
    • Intro Engineering design
    • AutoCAD
    • Engineering Computations (C++)
    • 2 Semesters of Physics
      • Newtonian Mechanics
  • Strengths
    • Prior Knowledge
    • Muscle Strength
    • Enthusiasm
    • Willingness to follow
  • Weaknesses
    • Procrastinator
    • Little experience with programing and website formatting
• Andrew Tremblay: Assistant Motor Disassembler/Re-assembler, Grievance Chair
  • Previous work with similar tools
    • Building and assembling remote control planes
    • Disassembling a remote control helicopter
    • Installing aftermarket parts on personal car (air intake, exhaust, etc.)
    • Wiring aftermarket sound components (subwoofer, amp, capacitor, speakers, cd deck)
    • Basic automobile maintenance (oil change, brakes etc.)
    • Basic carpentry (built a shed complete with electric)
    • Work with tools (firefighting, overhaul after a fire)
  • Prior Mechanical Engineering Experience
    • Statics
    • Dynamics
    • Circuit Analysis
    • Intro Engineering design
    • AutoCAD
    • Engineering Computations (C++)
    • 3 Semesters of Physics
      • Newtonian Mechanics
      • Electromagnetism
      • Waves and Oscillation
  • Strengths
    • Good at public speaking
    • Prior Knowledge
    • Enthusiasm
  • Weaknesses
    • Little experience with programing and website formatting
• Jimmy Tumbrello: Head Motor Disassembler/Re-assembler
  • Previous work with similar tools
    • Built and flown multiple remotely operated gas powered model aircraft
    • Small amount of automobile work.
  • Prior Mechanical Engineering Experience
    • Statics
    • Dynamics
    • Circuit Analysis
    • Intro Engineering design
    • AutoCAD
    • Engineering Computations (C++)
    • 3 Semesters of Physics
      • Newtonian Mechanics
      • Electromagnetism
      • Waves and Oscillation
  • Strengths
    • Muscle Strength
    • Prior Knowledge
    • Enthusiasm
    • Good at public speaking
  • Weaknesses
    • Procrastinator
    • Little experience with programing and website formatting

Job Requirements

Project Manager

• Keep track of group progress
• Keep group teams on task and focused

Primary Communication Liaison

• Will control communication with professor Cormier and group members
• Will send out emails to remind groups of deadlines and other responsibilities

Secondary Communication Liason

• Will be in charge of all responsibilities of the Communication Liaison in the event that the Primary Communication Liaison is unavailable

Head Disassembler/Re-assembler

• Will be designated as either Head Generator Disassembler/Re-assembler or Head Motor Disassembler/Re-assembler as defined in the Work Proposal
• Will spearhead the dis-assembly and reassembly process of his designated focusing on methodically disassembling the product for easy and accurate documentation as well as methodically reassembling the product for accuracy

Assistant Disassembler/Re-assembler

• Will assist Head Generator Disassembler/Re-assembler in any way necessary during dis-assembly and reassembly
• In charge of documenting and recording the types and locations of parts in order to reassemble successfully

Head Wiki Designer

• Will create and edit the wiki throughout the duration of the project
• Will collect and retain all notes and minutes from group meeting and will answer inquiries about such from professor Cormier and other members of the group

Assistant Wiki Designer

• Will assist Head Wiki Designer in any way necessary during the wiki creation and editing process

Grievance Chair

• Take reports of and resolve disputes/conflicts between group members
• In charge of recording and evaluate group member participation and effort throughout the duration of the project

Project Gates

Gate 1: Request For Proposal

Work Proposal

Management Proposal

Initial Assessment