Omar Abu-Lail
Auburn
Summary
Aspiring mechanical engineer with hands-on laboratory support experience and proficiency in MATLAB and Excel. Demonstrated success in optimizing workflows and improving experimental efficiency through effective teamwork. Strong technical skills combined with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Assistant - Unit Operations Lab Support
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Reorganized lab space to optimize workflow and designate areas for specific experiments.
- Prepared and disassembled laboratory experiments and equipment for efficient use.
- Constructed shelves, tables, and hooks to improve lab storage capacity.
Mikes Superior Service
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated cash register and processed daily transactions with accuracy, balancing register at the end of shifts.
- Provided customer service by assisting with fuel pump issues, answering product questions, and ensuring a positive experience.
North Oxford Carpet Mill
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Rolled, labelled, moved carpet from one place to another in the store
- Worked as a sales representative talking to customers and selling carpets
- Satisfy customer inquiries to improve in-store experience
Education
Mechanical Engineering -
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
05-2026
High School -
Auburn High School (AHS)
Auburn, MA05-2024
Skills
- Process simulation
- Material analysis
- Design experiments
- Data analysis
- MATLAB
- Excel
- Troubleshooting
- Safety protocols
- Technical writing
- Project coordination
- Collaborative teamwork
- Presentation skills
Projects
CAD Design, Designed and manufactured parts to create a mini functional sterling engine for a project.
Relative Coursework
- Manufacturing science
- Prototyping
- Computer-controlled machining
- dynamics
- Statics
Leadership Experience
- Member, Club Soccer Team, WPI, 08/01/24, Present
- Member, Theta Chi Fraternity, 08/01/24, Present
- Member, Muslim Student Organization, 08/01/24, Present
- Member, Middle Eastern & North African Club, 08/01/24, Present
Timeline
Student Assistant - Unit Operations Lab Support
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
06.2025 - 08.2025
Mikes Superior Service
06.2023 - 08.2023
North Oxford Carpet Mill
12.2022 - 03.2023
Mechanical Engineering -
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
High School -
Auburn High School (AHS)