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Solutions-focused mechanical engineer with a Master's in Aerodynamics and Computation and 8+ years of multidisciplinary experience delivering measurable engineering improvements across: ✓ Computational fluid dynamics & thermal analysis ✓ Mechanical and electronics prototyping & design optimization ✓ Data automation & process engineering ✓ Industrial cooling system engineering ✓ Academic instruction & technical mentoring My career spans hands-on engineering and research leadership, beginning with transforming Hella Automotive Mexico's prototype department through close collaboration with Germany's engineering team. By establishing in-house capacity for critical OEM projects including Night Drive systems, Light Mock-ups, and Optical Mock-ups, my CATIA-driven design improvements reduced production costs by 22% and accelerated delivery times by 32% while maintaining premium quality standards. This manufacturing excellence builds on my earlier thermal system optimizations at RCR Refrigeration, where I developed experimental protocols for industrial cooling applications. My technical versatility extends to research and digital transformation: During my master's research at the University of Southampton - conducted with the UK National Oceanography Centre - I designed, manufactured, and tested a functional low-cost turbulence generation prototype in under 3 months, capturing 2D PIV flow data for oceanic carbon cycle studies. Simultaneously at SolveXia, I progressed from basic Python knowledge to mastering SQL, Rest APIs, and batch scripting within months, eventually leading North American implementations of financial automation solutions. Now as a Professor at ITESO, I teach Mechanical Design and Engineering Mathematics, going beyond technical instruction to cultivate students' soft skills and professional ethics. My industry-informed approach prepares future engineers to address modern challenges with both technical excellence and social responsibility, bridging theory with the practical realities I've experienced at Hella, SolveXia, and RCR.