Daniel Cuellar

dancuellarr@gmail.com | 405-434-6661 | themostgenericwebsite.com

Education

Oklahoma State University – Stillwater, Oklahoma

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, May 2027 GPA 3.73

and Applied Physics

Oklahoma City Community College – OKC, Oklahoma

Associate in Science in Diversified Studies Summer 2026

Experience

Mechanical Engineer | Nortek Data Center Cooling | OKC, OK June 2026 – August 2026

 Engineered and developed a test bench to evaluate cooling coil efficiency across varying mounting angles and

operating conditions.

 Designed and fabricated test-bench components, applying principles of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and mechanical

design to support experimental testing.

 Developed standardized part labels and application manuals to improve component identification, documentation,

and manufacturing consistency.

 Collaborated with engineering and manufacturing personnel to translate design requirements into practical testing

and production solutions.

Campus Involvement

Member | Pistol Pete's Propulsion Posse | Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK September 2024 – Present

 Collaborating in the design, fabrication, and testing of gas turbine engine components for the annual Aerospace

Propulsion Outreach Program (APOP) challenge sponsored by the U.S. Air Force.

 Developed a high-efficiency heat exchanger to enhance engine performance.

 Working with sub-teams specializing in geometry and design optimization as well as materials research, emphasizing

the use of aluminum alloys for strength-to-weight efficiency and thermal conductivity.

 Appling principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials engineering to practical aerospace propulsion

challenges.

Project Manager | CEAT Solvers | Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK August 2024 – Present

 Lead a team of 5+ in designing and building a prototype monowheel vehicle.

 Direct the design and fabrication of a monowheel vehicle, applying engineering principles in mechanics, materials,

and safety.

 Developed CAD models, performed calculations, and reviewed design iterations to improve performance.

 Currently designing and fabricating a T-shirt launcher for university games.

Published Papers | Oklahoma State University

 Williams et al., “Integration and performance of a conformal spiral plate heat exchanger for micro-turbojet thermal

management,” 2026 Regional Student Conferences, Jan. 2026. doi:10.2514/6.2026-111850

 Mass-Efficient Wave Manipulation Devices Enabled by Locally Resonant Acoustic Metamaterials with Translational-

Rotational Coupling in the Microstructure: Submitted for review.

Skills

 Basic skills in HTML5, Python, C++, Lua

 Knowledge in G Suite, Microsoft Office, SolidWorks

 Light automotive repair, Engineer design, woodworking, soldering, electronic repair, IT, Technical Troubleshooting

 Team Leadership, project management, Communication, Quick learner.