ANRAOI HENEGHAN
Dublin
Summary
Mechanical Engineering student at University College Dublin, with a strong foundation in programming, CAD modeling, and applied mathematics. Abilities in communication and leadership, acquired from project management skills in university, as well as work as a North American Ambassador at UCD. Passion for engineering and design, with a particular interest in prosthetics and assistive technologies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
North American Ambassador
University College Dublin
09.2022 - Current
- Communicate with high school counselors, families, and prospective students to support outreach.
- Lead engaging campus tours, sharing insights and experiences, both virtually and in person.
- Deliver speeches and presentations for prospective students, addressing questions and concerns to provide an understanding of UCD.
The American Grands
Elgin Community College
Elgin, Illinois
09.2012 - 01.2022
- Commitment and Discipline: Dedicated over a decade to rehearsals and performances.
- Teamwork and Performance Under Pressure: Performed with over 20 pianists for large audiences in coordinated pieces, requiring synchronization, precise timing, and adaptability in order to fundraise for Elgin Community College's art program.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland05-2027
Bachelor of Engineering Science - Mechanical Engineering
University College Dublin
Ireland09.2025
High School Diploma -
Barrington High School
Barrington, Illinois01.2022
Skills
Portable Wheelchair Lift Design, 12/2024 – Designed, prototyped, and tested a portable wheelchair lift in a team for the 2024 ME Design II Module
- Produced CAD and technical drawings of the design's parts and assembly, exercising previous experience with SolidWorks and Fusion 360 (3 years' experience)
- Researched customers' needs, wants, and potential delighters, and developed a Pugh matrix to compare and contrast current products on the market
- Developed and managed the project's schedule using visual tools (Gantt chart)
- Applied material characterization knowledge, used Ashby charts, and Ansys Granta for optimal material selection based on performance indices
- Composed a final technical report documenting the research, design, prototyping, and testing phases of the project
Applied Mathematics – Applied mathematical expressions and diagrams to real-world problems with knowledge from courses such as Mechanics of Solids, Thermodynamics, and Electric Machines
- Modelled and simulated problems using MATLAB, RStudio, Java, C, and C
Game Design and Development (Personal Project) – Created, rigged, and animated 3D models with applications such as Blender, and programmed and scripted systems with Lua
Accomplishments
CVEN10040 "Creativity in Design" module competition finalist 12/22 – selected as 1 of 4 finalist teams out of 50+ for proposing a €5,000 initiative to enhance the student experience at UCD’s Engineering and Materials Science Centre
- Created and led the idea of the proposal, as well as researched and presented how the proposal would improve student well-being and brighten an underlit environment
Global Excellence 100% Tuition Scholarship, 02/22: awarded to outstanding candidates based on academic merit, and an application evaluating future plans and personal growth
The 2019 CS programming 'Greeps' BHS Award, 02/19 – Java programming competition between the AP Computer Science class of 2019
3-time 'Best of BHS' award recipient, '19, '21, '22 – gifted to students for their gestures, hard work, and positive impact on peers and staff
References
- Chelsea Weaver, Recruitment Manager, UCD Global, chelsea.weaver1@ucd.ie, 1 (206) 953-5068
- Mary Georgeoff, Case Manager, Barrington 220 School District, mgeorgeoff@barrington220.org, 1 (847) 863-3851
Timeline
North American Ambassador
University College Dublin
09.2022 - Current
The American Grands
Elgin Community College
09.2012 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University College Dublin
Bachelor of Engineering Science - Mechanical Engineering
University College Dublin
High School Diploma -
Barrington High School