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Registration: 15.05.2025

Daniela Yvimas

Specialization: CAD Design / Mechanical Engineer
— Innovative Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years’ experience in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), specialising in Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, AutoCAD and Vault. — Also experienced in SolidWorks, Proven ability to adapt CAD expertise across platforms to meet diverse technical and creative project needs. — Expertise in delivering advanced technical solutions for diverse industries, including fire suppression systems, product design and aquaculture recirculation systems.
— Innovative Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years’ experience in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), specialising in Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, AutoCAD and Vault. — Also experienced in SolidWorks, Proven ability to adapt CAD expertise across platforms to meet diverse technical and creative project needs. — Expertise in delivering advanced technical solutions for diverse industries, including fire suppression systems, product design and aquaculture recirculation systems.

Qualification documents

Autodesk Certified Professional in Simulation for Static Stress Analysis

● Successfully earning the Simulation for Static Stress Analysis Professional Certification demonstrates advanced skills in simulation for mechanical engineering applications. ● These Autodesk Certified Professionals have demonstrated proficiency in preparing, setting up, and solving simulations using Fusion 360.

Software Qualifications CAD and CAE

● A collection of official training certificates in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion, Navisworks and BIM.

Autodesk Certified Professional in Inventor for Mechanical Design

● Successfully earning the Inventor for Mechanical Design Professional Certification demonstrates advanced skills using Autodesk Inventor, including relevant workflows, processes, and project objectives. ● These Autodesk Certified Professionals are competent in skills such as advanced part modeling, assembly modeling, sheet metal, weldments, and technical drawing for manufacturing. © 2021 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

● Awarded by the Central University of Venezuela in 2012, this degree certifies five years of academic and practical training in core mechanical engineering disciplines including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, machine design, and energy systems. ● My final project focused on optimising shell-and-tube heat exchanger banks in an industrial process plant using reliability-based methodologies. ● This specialisation reflects my interest in system efficiency, equipment performance, and applied engineering analysis, foundations that continue to guide my work in CAD design, simulation, and system-level thinking.

Autodesk Certified Associate in CAD for Mechanical Design

● Successfully earning the CAD for Mechanical Design Associate Certification demonstrates mechanical design skills for jobs as a CAD technician or mechanical designer. ● These Autodesk Certified Associates are competent in skills such as 3D component modeling, 3D assembly modeling and management, and technical detailed drawing creation for mechanical drafting using Autodesk Fusion 360.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor
Fusion 360
AutoCAD
Plant 3D
Product Design
3D Printing
iLogic
Engineering Drawing
Technical Manuals
FEA Simulation
Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Mechanical Design Engineer
since 08.2024 - Till the present day |Puerto Montt
Fusion 360, FDM 3D printing, 3D Modelling, BOM, Autodesk Inventor, Vault, iLogic
Delivering tailored mechanical design solutions within. Advanced 3D Modelling: ● Experienced in creating complex mechanical components, parametric assemblies, and adaptive models tailored to diverse project requirements. ● Skilled in both parametric modelling for precision engineering and freeform modelling for complex, organic, or aesthetic surfaces. ● Proficient in Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, and Vault, including advanced tools like iLogic automation, multibody design, and top-down workflows. ● Fluent in using Shape Generator for topology optimisation and Generative Design to explore performancedriven design alternatives that balance strength, weight, and . Simulation & Optimisation: ● Performing FEA in Fusion 360 to enhance design performance and durability. FDM 3D Printing & Prototyping: ● Proficient in advanced FDM techniques for rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, and functional part production. ● Owner of a Bambulab PS1 and a Prusa Mini. Custom Solutions: ● Designing sheet metal parts, automating parametric assemblies with iLogic, and creating custom component libraries. Data-Driven Designs: ● Expertise in Autodesk Vault for project management, BOMs, and generating accurate BoQs to streamline procurement.
Mechanical Design Engineer
07.2023 - 02.2024 |AquaBioTech Group
Plant 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor
● Engineering support in the design of aquaponic, hydroponic, and recirculation systems for fish and shrimp hatcheries, as well as on growing farms. ● Optimising recirculation systems, assisting with project designs, and preparing comprehensive plans. ● Performing engineering calculations, creating specification lists, and developing Bills of Quantities (BoQ) to ensure accurate budgets, financial plans, and procurement strategies, alongside project commissioning. ● Using Autodesk Plant 3D for P&ID development during conceptual and detailed design, configuring settings and managing symbol libraries are key responsibilities. ● Produced detailed water level diagrams using AutoCAD and proposed the integration of Revit to streamline workflows, minimise rework, and enhance BoQ accuracy in early project phases.
Technical Designer Land Based
01.2019 - 06.2023 |AKVA group Land Based
Autodesk Inventor, Plant 3D, Vault, Navisworks, Fusion 360, 3D Modelling
● 3D Modelling and 2D detailed technical drawings for manufacturing production and installation in Recirculation Aquaculture Systems, involving the use of software like: Autodesk Inventor (for general design of the plant, involving iparts, iassemblies, installation and production drawings), Plant 3D (P&IDs), Vault (data management, track revisions and design history), Navisworks (clash control between disciplines) and Fusion 360 (for rendering). ● All tasks were conducted in accordance with the engineering and design standards provided by the head office in Denmark. ● Prepared technical documents such as technical specifications and manuals, and create iLogic tools for reducing drawing QC times.
Industrial Designer
07.2017 - 11.2018 |MIB Chile
Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, Fusion 360
● Creation of cardboard POS Displays, which includes: dimensioning, rendering and displays presentations, die design and experience in the use of digital cutting tools. ● Analysis and calculation of production time, as well as product improvements for manufacturing time reduction.
Mechanical Design Engineer
07.2015 - 11.2016 |DYDM Engineers C.A.
Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, CAD, 3D Modelling, AutoCAD
● Entrepreneurship focused on delivering high-quality ComputerAided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) services, including 2D drafting, 3D modelling, CAD conversion, rendering, and reverse engineering. ● Projects are developed using industry-standard software such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, and Fusion 360, adapting to client-specific requirements and production workflows. ● Our philosophy is to empower clients to launch or elevate their projects by bridging the gap between design and manufacturing through tailored and efficient solutions.
Support Engineer
10.2014 - 09.2015 |Walco Industrial
Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, NFPA, BOM, 3D Modelling
● Experience in project design for clean agent fire suppression systems (CO2, INERGEN, Sapphire, etc.), as well as sprinkler systems and commercial kitchen fire suppression. ● 3D Models, 2D drawing creation, BOM, quotations management, site supervision and system installation.

Educational background

Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree)
2007 - 2012
Central University of Venezuela

Languages

SpanishNativeEnglishNativeFrenchIntermediate