Ruben Villarreal

Ruben Villarreal Santiago, Chile • - •-Design Engineer Solid track record of success and innovation in product design and development. Natural leader and technically sophisticated engineering professional with several years of experience and expertise in 3D modeling, mathematical analysis, and product design. Strong background in mechanical engineering and 4D marketing animation. Communicative and personable, able to collaborate with all members of an organization to achieve business objectives, on-time and under-budget. Repeated success designing products for high-profile companies. Highly-organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in high-energy environments while directing several tasks and mastering new skills. Fluent in English and Spanish. Consumer-Centered Design • AutoCAD Modeling • Research & Development • Concept Planning Time Management • Design Refinement • Production Support Technical Proficiencies Software Tools Creo Parametric, Creo Simulate, Cinema 4D, MathCAD Prime, Photoshop, ZBrush, SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite Hardware NVIDIA graphic cards, HD/RAM memory cards, Intel Processors Methods & Procedures Finite Element Method (FEM) Analysis, Mechanisms Analysis, Prototyping, Document Control, Drafting, Sketching, Rendering, Processor Enhancement Professional Experience Created FEM simulations and 3D-product renderings for one of the world’s largest freelancer communities. Collaborated with prestigious engineering teams at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and National Aeronautics Space Administration. Rendered scientific equipment for Sigray Inc. Showcased a wide variety of designs (bike brake caliper, packaging, wearable fashion technology, ceiling fan, watch, and manufacturing processes) by creating and presenting efficient designs with realistic, appealing representations in Cinema 4D. Key Achievements: Saved 30% in material expenses by remodeling a lightweight joystick and applying expertise in Creo, FEA simulations, and knowledge of material properties. Saved USD $35,000 in traditional production expenses by 3D printing products incorporating precious metals while maintaining reliability without sacrificing aesthetic features. Awarded as “Top Rated Freelancer” with 98% online customer satisfaction by quickly establishing client needs and delivering the highest quality designs and renderings. Praised by clients for possessing strong ability to ask key questions and exceed expectations.   Perform dynamic simulations on real XC specialized bikes (Camber Expert Carbon EVO 2014) by applying reverse engineering and AutoCAD modeling. Key Achievements: Achieved continuous positive feedback (with all client ratings above 4.8/5.0) for contributions as a PTC Creo Parametric and Simulate expert. Gained valuable first-hand knowledge of marketing and mechanics by working alongside experts and constant teaching from the Specialized Bikes staff. Acquired and applied knowledge in topology optimization for a complex thesis project. Interviewed Damon Rinard (world-class expert in bike design and currently senior engineer for Cannondale), who offered an internship at Cannondale HQ after seeing my thesis results. ~ For a video demonstration with more information about my work, please visit my online CV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tFtTMoEp1s Education & Credentials CAD Specialist Certification (2016) PTC University, Online Certified with all scores above 90/100. Advanced coursework in 3D Design, FEM simulations, Creo Parametric, and Creo Simulate. Five-year Degree Program in Mechanical Engineering (2015) University of the Andes, Venezuela Thesis: Design, dynamic simulation, and FEM analysis of carbon fiber downhill bike. Community Involvement Lichess Active Participant (1300 ELO), Lichess.org Human Rights Supporter, Operation Liberty, Venezuela