Mechatronics Engineering

With over a decade of international experience, I specialize in designing and engineering deep-water oil and gas jigs, novel mechanisms, and ROV tooling for the remote deployment of data acquisition systems (DAQs) in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. My work caters to the monitoring needs of major oil and gas companies, ensuring the operational safety of their critical assets, including gas-export jumpers, blow-out preventers (BOP) - lower marine riser packages, steel-catenary risers, mooring tension legs, and more. Notable projects I've contributed to include Liza, LingShui 17-2, Usan FPSO Jumpers, Agbami FPSO Mooring Lines, Blind Faith FPU Risers, Big Foot, Thunderhorse, Don North-Sea Operations, and other large-scale ventures.

My diverse electro-mechanical background, stemming from designing and engineering new products in the industrial and marine sectors, has fostered a strong affinity for modern project management methodologies like Agile Scrum. This combination of skills allows me to effectively navigate the boundaries between Business Development, R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Commissioning, streamlining new product development with a focus on third-party sourcing, repeatability, scalability, and viability. My certified CAD-CAM-CAE-EPDM expertise enables me to visualize and create innovative solutions by blending existing elements or developing entirely new concepts. I ensure viability by adhering to relevant standards from ASIC, ASME, ISO, DNV, AWS, and others. Throughout my career, I have been exposed to various techniques, including plastic component engineering, weldments, sheet-metal, die stamping, coating, mill & lathe, and CNC.

I deliver precise and efficient electrical harness routing design and electrical engineering solutions by combining my advanced CAD skills with strict adherence to technical constraints and direct 1-on-1 engagement with suppliers and 3rd parties. These include considerations such as minimum bending radii, client/site HSE regulations (e.g., LOTO practices, hot/cold work permitting), and relevant electrical construction standards (e.g., NEC, ATEX, IECEx, NEMA, IEEE, among others). My expertise in this field ensures a well-balanced approach to designing electrical systems while prioritizing safety and compliance.

I improve the precision of quality-assurance processes by efficiently conceptualizing and organizing the fabrication of dedicated jigs and mechanisms. My experience in this area spans multiple industries, including Automotive, Semiconductors, and most recently, Oil & Gas.

Assurance is crucial to product success before manufacturing and release to market. My FEA-CAD-CAE skills enable me to simulate and validate hand calculations, enhancing technical compliance, transparency, accountability, and ultimately leading to successful commissioning for your clients. This is a highly-advised practice in engineering of new products as discussed in here.

My international career has been dedicated to facilitating the manufacturing, assembly, testing, and field commissioning/decommissioning of specialized electromechanical deep-water data acquisition systems. I have collaborated with diverse teams in the U.S., U.K., and Brazil, contributing to the successful deployment of these systems in some of the most challenging marine environments worldwide.

Through effective collaboration with seasoned engineers, quality experts, and highly skilled ROV crews, we have overcome obstacles such as high salinity, corrosive and bioelectrochemical phenomena, wide temperature variations, and the challenges of remote ROV handling operations. Continuous learning and staying up-to-date with peer-reviewed publications have also been essential to our success.

These experiences have prepared me to tackle complex problems and contribute to the ongoing success of future projects in this field.

I aim to enhance corporate and client-level communications by integrating cutting-edge media solutions that improve traditional reports, procedures, and presentations. By incorporating 3D videos, GIFs, and meaningful 3D shapes and figures, I ensure accurate interpretation of complex technical documents such as P&IDs, new-product procedures, shop drawings, and other schematics.

Furthermore, I contribute to sourcing assurance by utilizing automation features in CAD software, BOMs and EPDM, as well as considering well-documented, off-the-shelf solutions from reliable suppliers such as McMaster (U.S.), RS Components (U.S./U.K.), Accu (U.K.), Newark-Farnell (U.S./U.K.), and more. This approach enables rapid sourcing and increased efficiency.

As an Agile practitioner and advocate for osmotic communication, I excel in on-site environments where I can directly engage with teammates, identify their challenges, and develop tailored solutions leveraging my skills and tools. This collaborative approach has allowed me to adapt my drafting expertise to produce high-quality Marketing and Business Development materials for upcoming products, contributing to proposal development and overall business success.

I offer a unique advantage to your Mechatronics Engineering operations by maintaining subscriptions to major industry-specific publishers such as ProQuest and EBSCO. These resources provide access to peer-reviewed industry reports, news, whitepapers, research books, and other authoritative sources, enabling us to support the introduction of new products to the market. This is achieved by supplying valid scientific data to Professional Engineering authorities and Government Agencies.

Safe integration of low-power DC control systems with high-power AC voltage applications requires a unique blend of proven field experience, expertise in electrical schematic design, hands-on prototyping skills, and proficiency in embedded systems programming. This section showcases my ability to combine these essential elements, resulting in successful project outcomes. I invite you to explore my GitHub repositories for inspiration and collaboration in your own endeavors.