Experience

Raul V. Bravo + Associates, Inc.

• United States
• Rail Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Design Engineer

  • Dec 2010 - Present

  Oversee Human factors and ergonomic design and development of rail vehicle interior, exterior, components, graphics, interior signage, space planning, virtual reality environments and simulations. Collaborate with the engineering team to create visuals and mock ups for mechanical designs. 3D printing manager. •Created Virtual Reality Mock Up of cab control for LACMTA HR4000 project capable of real-time navigation, changes of materials and components and (Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority ). •Orchestrated human factors, ergonomic study and design of cab control for NYCT R211 project (New York City Subway). •Chosen as the lead designer for Sumitomo proposal for 7000 series CTA (Chicago Transit Authority). •Developed unique conceptual design for Hyundai-Rotem proposal for the LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) M9 commuter cars. •Originated design and 3-D illustrations of interior/exterior for Alstom proposal for Florida East Coast commuter cars. •Created superb design, color schemes and renderings for the refurbishment of PATCO (Port Authority Transit Corporation) cars, and sought as a subject matter expert for various software packages. •Created renderings, animation and component designs for Alstom proposal for BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) cars. •Developed in-depth, well-received human factors and ergonomic analysis for Miami Dade Metrorail Central Control. Show less


MyBar
• Italy
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Co-Founder

  • Apr 2019 - Present


Freelance Thinker-Maker Designer

• Product Designer

  • Mar 2009 - Dec 2010

  Work directly with furniture designers to produce accurate rendered images of new concepts. •Elected to build one-of-a-kind designs for the exostructure of LS3 for Boston Dynamics (Google). •Created clear, actionable renderings and provided essential contributions to the design of a robotics project for Boston Dynamics (Google) BIG DOG project. •Designed and implemented a new identity package and website for Apartment Zero Interior Design Firm Work directly with furniture designers to produce accurate rendered images of new concepts. •Elected to build one-of-a-kind designs for the exostructure of LS3 for Boston Dynamics (Google). •Created clear, actionable renderings and provided essential contributions to the design of a robotics project for Boston Dynamics (Google) BIG DOG project. •Designed and implemented a new identity package and website for Apartment Zero Interior Design Firm



Rust|Orling Architecture

• Design Intern/CAD specialist

  • Aug 2006 - Mar 2009

  • Created color scheme palettes and layouts for Carr Workplace Offices • Created renderings for Pulte Homes housing development project • Developed of space plannig, site measurements, elevations, and construction documents • Created 3D renderings that helped close deals and confirm design decisions • Created renderings and perspectives of commercial building renovations • Created color scheme palettes and layouts for Carr Workplace Offices • Created renderings for Pulte Homes housing development project • Developed of space plannig, site measurements, elevations, and construction documents • Created 3D renderings that helped close deals and confirm design decisions • Created renderings and perspectives of commercial building renovations



Pilonieta Design

• Industrial Design Consultant

  • May 2003 - Jun 2006

  Designed and developed exhibits, interiors and custom furniture for commercial and residential spaces. • Implemented human resources procedures to hire, supervise and coordinate a wide variety of interdisciplinary teams, including architects, graphic designers, engineers, contractors, metal-workers and carpenters. •Remained flexible in diverse, high-stress environments and adhered to tight schedules. •Managed budgets of up to Half a million dollars and schedule for multiple key residential and commercial projects. Show less