Creative Mechanical Enginner
Creative Mechanical Engineer with over 6 years of experience, translating concepts into tangible products. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between creative industrial design and detailed engineering execution. I thrive on accelerating concepts from idea to robust prototype, solving complex miniaturization, DFM and manufacturing challenges for consumer electronics and MedTech.
Work Experience
/ frog (part of Capgemini Invent) - Mechanical Engineer II
mar 2021 - present (4 yrs 9 mos) - Milan, Italy
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Key engineer in multidisciplinary teams (ID, UX, Design Research), co-leading creative ideation and concept development to translate user research into tangible proof-of-concepts for MedTech and consumer electronics.
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Engineered and validated complex mechanisms and enclosures; managed rapid prototyping (FDM/SLA) and lab testing to accelerate design iteration and build confidence in concepts.
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Communicated complex engineering solutions effectively to clients and stakeholders.
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Mentored a mechanical engineering intern, guiding technical development and project contributions.
/ GIUSTA Bici - Owner & Creator
mar 2017 - aug 2019 (2 yrs 6 mos) - Curitiba, Brazil
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Founded a design studio focused on developing high-quality bicycle storage solutions, leading the full product lifecycle from initial concept and hands-on prototyping to small-batch production and market launch.
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Managed all aspects of product development, including design, material selection, and branding.
/ Politecnico di Milano - Italy
Master's Degree in Design & Engineering, 2021
/ Federal University of Technology (UTFPR) - Brazil
Engineer's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, 2017
/ INSA Lyon - France
One-year Exchange Program in Mechanical Engineering, 2014
Education
CAD:
SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Creo Parametric, PLM
Engineering & Design:
Mechanical Design, DFM/DFA, Injection Molding, Tolerance Analysis, Ideation & Concept Development
Prototyping & Validation:
Rapid Prototyping (FDM/SLA), Hands-on Model Making, Test Fixture Design
Languages:
Portuguese (Native), Italian (Native), English (Fluent), French (Proficient), Spanish (Proficient)