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Ryan L.

Mechanical Engineer & Optimization Specialist

Transform your product ideas into optimized, manufacturable designs using advanced engineering and data science. What I deliver: • Design Optimization: Reduce costs and improve performance using genetic algorithms, FEA, and multi-objective optimization • Parametric CAD Modeling: Create flexible, modification-friendly designs in Fusion 360 that adapt to changing requirements • Data-Driven Engineering: Apply Python-based analysis to solve complex design problems and validate performance • Reverse Engineering: Recreate and improve existing products when documentation is unavailable Highlighted Results: ✓ Created a custom genetic algorithm to optimize component placement in electronic test fixtures, handling hundreds of design variables while respecting complex geometric constraints ✓ Developed method for measuring the flexural strength of fiberglass composites with complex shapes that are not suited to traditional 3-point-bending methods ✓ Designed spouts for luxury water features, focusing on lost-PLA casting and machining methods My Background: MS Mechanical Engineering with thesis on advanced geometric analysis. 5+ years optimizing designs for cost, performance, and manufacturability. Ready to optimize your next project? Let's discuss your specific challenges.

🇺🇸Payson, United States$45/hr100% JSS5.00 (9)Since Feb 2022

Earnings and projects

MRR
$99

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#135,453 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#18,421 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $593

Total earnings
$17k

Billed in all: $18k

World#151,386 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#24,818 / 62.1k
Per project
$915

$148 in the last 6 months

World#130,698 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#22,221 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
4
25% fixed75% hourly
World#51,813 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#7,181 / 62.1k
Projects in all
19

Across 20 contracts

50% fixed50% hourly
World#138,388 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#20,062 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$18.2kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$18.0k$18.2k$18.4k$18.6kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 25% in Mathematical Optimization

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  2. #43Mathematical Optimization171 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #7Top 25%
  3. #163Algorithm Development615 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #19Top 27%
  4. #217CAD Software551 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #44Top 39%
  5. #351Autodesk Fusion 360753 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #71Top 47%
  6. #645Mechanical Design1,540 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #117Top 42%
  7. #7523D Printing1,922 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #141Top 39%
  8. #867Mechanical Engineering2,036 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #167Top 43%