John Arthur Bush
732 Aspen Rd
Golden, CO 80401
303.503.6193 (mobile)
john.a.bush@gmail.com
http://inside.mines.edu/∼jobush/
Education
M.S. Mechanical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
May 2012
3.81 GPA
B.S. Environmental Sciences
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
May 2001
3.29 GPA
Employment History
Graduate Research Assistant
August 2011 – May 2012
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
• Utilized ANSYS Fluent to investigate effectiveness and flow patterns of airlift-driven raceway ponds for algae cultivation.
• Collaborated with researchers at New Mexico State University to validate results of CFD analysis.
Graduate Research Assistant
August 2010 – May 2012
GK-12 Learning Partnership, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
• Developed and implemented hands-on activities integrating lessons with real-world concepts.
• Designed and fabricated educational tools. Composed, filmed, and edited an educational video using iMovie.
• Built and maintained personal website featuring lesson plans and other resources for teachers.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
January 2009 – June 2010
Engineering Division, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
• TA for Fluid Mechanics, Civil Engineering Field Session, and Mechanical Engineeering Field Session.
• Conducted problem-oriented recitation sessions to supplement lecture material.
• Developed and assigned homework sets, contributed to exam material, and assisted grading of exams.
Research Technician
September 2008 – December 2008
Engineering Research and Develpment, LLC, Lakewood, CO
• Developed user interfaces and programming for data acquisition and automation using DAQFactory.
• Assisted the development of wood gasification units for home heating.
Research Technician
January 2008 – August 2008
Biomass Energy and Carbon, Inc., Golden, CO
• Managed the development of novel 10-15 kW downdraft wood gasification units.
• Implemented design modifications to achieve tar-free gas production and steady-state operation capability.
• Developed user interfaces for data acquisition and automation using DAQFactory and Labjack.
Carpentry Assistant and Laborer
December 2003 – December 2005
Self-Contracted, Colorado
• Various tasks associated with residential construction and remodeling projects around Colorado.
Operations Manager
May 2003 – November 2003
Boulder Biodiesel, LLC, Boulder, CO
• Cofounded first cooperative providing bulk distribution of biodiesel for on-road use in the greater Denver area.
• Responsible for development of biodiesel processing techniques and yellow grease collection.
• Collaborated on educational and instructional workshops. Organized fundraising events.
Professional and Consulting Work
Co-Founder and Director
March 2006 – March 2009
Collective Biodiesel Conference, Golden, CO
• Established internationally-attended educational and networking event for small-scale biodiesel enthusiasts.
• Supervised conference planning, budget, speaker solicitation, participant registration, conference schedule.
• Negotiated directly with speakers, facilities providers, sponsors, and participants. Maintained conference website.
• Successfully maintained a budget surplus while providing affordable registration costs for participants.
Owner
October 2005 – December 2007
Renaissance Biofuels, LLC, Boulder, CO
• Provided technical consulting for biodiesel production and distribution technology to businesses and individuals.
• Designed and built personal biodiesel processors capable of meeting ASTM D6751 standards for free and total glycerine.
• Developed and taught interdisciplinary biodiesel production workshops to students of all ages.
Instructor
Kakwa Ecovillage, McBride, British Columbia, Canada
• Provided curriculum and instruction for intensive biodiesel production workshop.
• Supervised participants in assembly of 50-gallon batch biodiesel processor unit.
Instructor
Solar Energy International, Carbondale, CO
• Provided curriculum and instruction for intensive biodiesel technology workshops.
• Supervised selection of guest speakers.
August 2005
May 2004 & June 2005
Technical Consultant
February 2004 – May 2004
Centro las Gaviotas, Bogotá, Colombia
• Assisted in the design and installation of 1/2 MGPY biodiesel production facility in the city of Bogotá.
• Collaborated with design, engineering, and fabrication teams in Colorado and Colombia.
• Provided onsite consulting during final stages of construction and initial operation of facility.
• Advised mechanics and fabricators to successfully modify a tractor to operate on unmodified palm oil as fuel.
Skills
Computing
Software – MATLAB, EES, Excel, ANSYS Fluent, SolidWorks, Google Sketchup, LabVIEW, DAQFactory
Languages – C, C++, Python, HTML, CSS
Operating Systems and Hardware – Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Labjack U3/U6/UE9
Technical
Fabrication, Electrical Wiring/Soldering, Carpentry, Light-Duty Automotive (Gas/Diesel)
Languages
Fluent English, Basic Spanish
Presentations
Introduction to Oil Chemistry and Transesterification. Collective Biofuels Conference, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada,
August 2011.
Biodiesel Quality Control Factors for Homebrewers. Collective Biodiesel Conference, Golden, CO, July 2006.
Biodiesel Chemistry and Mini-Batch Exercise. Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Fair, Fort Collins, CO, September 2005.
Biodiesel Chemistry and Mini-Batch Exercise. Sustainable Resources Conference, Boulder, CO, October 2003.