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RICHARD ORTEGA BRILLANTES

San Diego

Summary

Mechanical design professional adept at converting initial concepts and engineering specifications into detailed, manufacturable CAD models and drawings. Strong foundation in both digital design and hands-on manufacturing/prototyping principles. Proficient in CAD software for creating blueprints and digital prototypes. Currently developing skills in Python and C++ to improve design efficiency, with plans for further advanced study in mechanical engineering.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Fish and Things
01.2024 - Current
  • Directed daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery.
  • Coordinated staff training to enhance communication skills in fast-paced environments.
  • Handled customer inquiries and complaints, resolving issues promptly.
  • Enforced policies and procedures to uphold operational standards and compliance.
  • Managed stock levels based on business flow demands to ensure consistent service.
  • Routinely inspected and maintained equipment for optimal performance.

Design Lead

SDSU Senior Design
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Designed rotating hydrophone array for autonomous vehicle, enhancing passive sonar capabilities.
  • Identified and mitigated design and manufacturing errors, improving overall product reliability.
  • Supervised and participated in manufacturing of critical components, ensuring quality standards were met.
  • Conducted stress and flow analysis using Ansys Discovery and Workbench.

Barista

Starbucks
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Operated an espresso machine and oven to assemble beverages and food orders.
  • Maintained composure to facilitate smooth operations during peak service hours.
  • Cultivated strong customer relations with high-volume regular patrons to enhance loyalty.

Research Assistant

SDSU Combustion and Solar Energy Laboratory
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Monitored flame spread dynamics while adjusting experimental conditions, contributing to comprehensive data collection for analysis.
  • Investigated flame spread in narrow channel apparatus, simulating low gravity environments to enhance understanding of combustion behavior.
  • Adjusted oxygen, nitrogen, pressure, and flow velocity parameters during testing to maintain experimental conditions.

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05-2028

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05-2024

Skills

  • Project management
  • Mechanical prototyping
  • 3D modeling
  • Finite element analysis
  • Computational fluid dynamics
  • Python programming
  • Problem solving

Softwares

  • Proficient in SolidWorks
  • Proficient in Creo Parametric
  • Intermediate Proficiency Python
  • Novice Proficiency in C++

Timeline

Manager

Fish and Things
01.2024 - Current

Design Lead

SDSU Senior Design
08.2023 - 05.2024

Research Assistant

SDSU Combustion and Solar Energy Laboratory
08.2023 - 12.2023

Barista

Starbucks
11.2022 - 01.2024

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

San Diego State University
RICHARD ORTEGA BRILLANTES