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Professional Skills and Experiences Summary

About Me

I am a seasoned Senior Mechanical Engineer with extensive international experience, having worked on diverse projects across South Africa, China, Brazil, the USA, Luxembourg, and Germany. My work philosophy emphasizes an intercultural mindset, respect, and curiosity about different cultures. I strive to stay at the forefront of technological advancements and innovations in engineering systems, with a focus on making a significant impact in the field. I am also committed to social service, participating in activities like diaconal services, childcare, and soup distribution to the homeless.

Profile

Core Competencies:

• Academia/Industry Development: Experience in developing programs and projects in both academic and industrial settings.
• Software Development & Product Development: Expertise in creating and maintaining software and products, with strong skills in modeling, simulation, optimization, and system design.
• Energy & Environmental Systems: Proficient in HVAC, renewable energy, energy economics, life cycle assessment, and CO2 footprint analysis.
• Mechanical Design: Skilled in vacuum technology, GD&T, solar energy, complex flow and heat transfer analysis, biofuels, and more.
• Programming Languages: Fortran, Java, Delphi, Visual Basic, C++, Perl, R, Python (NUMPY), bash, awk scripts, MPI, OpenMP, JavaScript, JSON, VUE, Tapestry.
• IT and Computer Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of embedded systems, CFD/FEM/CAE/CAD/CAM tools, and various simulation and design software (OpenFoam, COMSOL Multiphysics, STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, etc.).

Languages:

• English: Fluent
• German: Fluent
• Portuguese: Fluent
• Spanish: Fluent

Work Experience

• Senior Development Engineer, ISO-Gruppe GmbH (2023 – 2024, Nuremberg, Germany): Focused on aviation software maintenance and migration, using tools like IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio, Java, C++, bash, XML/JSON, JavaScript, and Vue.js.
• CAD-Expert, SIEMENS Energy / Scherer Ingenieure (2022 – 2023, Erlangen, Germany): Specialized in the design and planning of HVDC components, programming with VBA, and utilizing tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, EDV, and SAP.
• Senior Development Engineer, Adidas AG & Gulp (2020 – 2022, Herzogenaurach, Germany): Engaged in plastic technology, process and component simulation, and the development of GUIs for CFD/FEA simulations using COMSOL Multiphysics, Java, CADDoctor, and Rhino.
• Senior Mechanical Engineer, Framatome GmbH & Neumüller GmbH (2020, Erlangen, Germany): Worked on code development, validation, modeling, and design of thermal equipment using Fortran and C++.
• Senior Mechanical Engineer CAD/CAM, SigmaNEST GmbH (2019, Hamburg, Germany): Provided technical CAD/CAM support and solutions using SigmaNEST, DesignSpark, Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault, Solidworks, and more.
• Senior Product Development Engineer, Lutena Vakuum GmbH (2017 – 2019, Buchholz in der Nordheide, Germany): Led the CAD design, prototype development, and numerical simulation of a new vacuum pump.
• Interdisciplinary Scientist, Universität Hamburg (2014 – 2017, Hamburg, Germany): Conducted research on heat transfer coefficients and pressure loss factors in updraft power plants, developed mathematical models, and published scientific papers.
• Scientist, CRP Henri Tudor / CRTE (2011, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg): Developed integrated tools for life cycle optimization of buildings and optimization algorithms.
• Professor (1996 – 2014, Brazil): Held various academic positions, including dean of the Mechanical Engineering Department, and supervised numerous research projects and theses.

Education

• Postdoc, Stellenbosch University (2007, Stellenbosch, South Africa): Research on Power Control Analysis of Solar Chimneys.
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Universität Stuttgart (1999 – 2002, Stuttgart, Germany): Focused on the technical, economic, and ecological analysis of solar chimneys.
• Master in Mechanical Engineering, UFMG (1994 – 1996, Belo Horizonte, Brazil): Specialized in thermal analysis of solar chimneys.
• Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, CEFET-MG (1988 – 1994, Belo Horizonte, Brazil): Research on heat exchangers.

Product Development

• Developed a test device for automobile suspension (AETHRA, Brazil, 1997) and a small freight elevator (MECAM, Brazil, 1997).
• Led the development of vacuum pumps at Lutena Vakuum GmbH (2019).

Trainings and Certifications

• Completed numerous training programs and certifications, including Autodesk Vault, HVDC technology, SigmaNest, OpenFOAM programming, project management, and various energy efficiency and sustainability courses.

Projects and Consulting

• Participated in and led several high-profile research and development projects, including collaborations with the USAID, Colorado University, and the Brazilian National Counsel of Technological and Scientific Development (CNPq).
• Provided consulting services for VisasQ and Guidepoint.

Awards and Honors

• Received multiple awards and recognitions for contributions to applied energy, solar energy, thermal engineering, and life cycle assessment.

Publications and Impact

• Authored numerous books, book chapters, reports, peer-reviewed papers, and congress papers.
• Impactful contributions to fields such as renewable energy, thermal sciences, and mechanical engineering, with significant citation metrics and h-index scores across Google Scholar, Scopus, and other platforms.

Overall, my diverse expertise, extensive international experience, and commitment to innovation and sustainability position me as a highly skilled and versatile Senior Mechanical Engineer in the global industry.