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Special Events SUNDAY

science specialization from Amirkabir University of Technology in Iran in Project Success: Defining the Problem
2004. In 2009, she received a master’s degree from the University of Jordan Robert, Design Engineer, Noble Plastics
Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and is currently pursuing a PhD in mechanical
engineering at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Atefeh started Albert Einstein is credited for emphasizing the
working for WorleyParsons (Toronto), an international engineering importance of problem definition by stating “If I had
consulting firm, over a year ago. Her work involves hydraulic analysis of only one hour to save the world, I would spend
piping systems, studying hydraulic phenomenon such as water hammer, fifty-five minutes defining the problem, and only five minutes finding the
sizing and selection of equipment, such as control valves, air receivers, solution.” When working in the engineering field, we aren’t necessarily
piping stress analysis, and mechanical design of systems. The projects always thinking of problem solving and problem definition in this way.
she has been involved in include modification projects for refurbishment
Throughout your career you will be asked to work on different projects
of nuclear power plants operated by Ontario Power Generation (OPG). She
that are not fully defined. Those projects will also need to be accom-
is an active member of WorleyParsons Graduate Development Organiza-
plished within a specific time frame and within budget. This can compro-
tion (GDO). GDO helps new hires transition from their university experi-
mise your decisions to explore solutions prematurely before clearly
ence to working in industry.
understanding the problem. During this talk, Jordan Robert will focus on
Leading Change how problems are defined and the significance of problem definition to
Walmy Cuello Jimenez, PE, Sr. Technical Professional, having a successful outcome. She will also provide lessons learned from
Halliburton her experience working on different product design projects.
Walmy Cuello Jimenez grew up in a small town of Moderator/Presenter Biography: Jordan graduated from Louisiana State
about 5000 people in northern Colombia. At the time University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and
of his high school graduation, about 25 people graduated from high a minor in aerospace engineering. During her collegiate career, Jordan
school per year and only 30% or less went on to attend college. Walmy interned with NASA at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville,
had to embrace many changes and challenges to get to where he is today. Alabama, where she worked with the Main Propulsion System: Valves,
He stepped outside of his comfort zone to challenge the status quo of Actuators, and Ducts Design and Development branch, and her work on
someone with a similar background and decided to pursue graduate “Non-Collinear Valve Actuator” was featured in NASA Tech Briefs. Upon
education in a different country. graduation, Jordan began working as a design engineer for Noble
Plastics. Noble Plastics is a custom injection molding manufacturer with a
Walmy’s experience has taught him that the world is constantly evolving design team composed of engineers and industrial designers to provide
and that change is far from easy. His passion for engineering, the desire product design and development services. As part of the design team,
for career advancement, seeking new challenges, and setting new goals Jordan works with clients of various industries, including defense, energy,
has helped him to have a successful career. This talk will provide his and consumer goods, with product development. Her responsibilities
perspective on how you can lead change and, in turn, benefit your career. include computer-aided design, structural analysis using finite element
analysis, and manufacturability evaluation using Moldflow analysis.
Presenter Biography: Walmy Cuello Jimenez has over four years of
experience at Halliburton in research and development of oil well
cementing and wellbore integrity. He holds a master’s degree in mechani-
cal engineering from the University of Oklahoma and a bachelor’s degree
in mechanical engineering from Industrial University of Santander,
Colombia, where he was the recipient of the 2009 Promising Research
Project Award. Furthermore, he has authored/co-authored 17 technical/
conference papers, including seven in peer-reviewed journals. He also
has two granted patents in oil well cementing and two pending patent
applications. Walmy currently serves as the president of the Colombian
OU Alumni Association (COUAA), a chapter of the University of Oklahoma
Alumni Association. He is also a supporter of the Smile Education
Foundation (previously Smile Colombia), a non-profit organization that
focuses on education for children who live in conditions of poverty.

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