Danillo Soares

Curriculum Vitae

Designed and implemented predictive models using Python and machine learning to detect early signs of harmful algal blooms in fresh water
Performed a complete retrofit of a subsonic open-return wind tunnel, enhancing its structural integrity, increasing the velocity range by 30%, and raising the operational humidity limit to 95%.
Conducted reverse engineering and technical documentation of nanobubbler systems for water treatment applications

Led the redesign of a specialized hospital chair, achieving a 35% reduction in production costs and a 50% decrease in assembly time while maintaining safety and quality standards
Performed FEA using ANSYS Mechanical to identify critical stress points, determine maximum load capacities, and validate the mechanical performance of the final design
Designed three variations using Fusion360 of a planter mold optimized for injection molding with #5 recycled plastic

Responsible for overseeing and managing maintenance and service provision at multiple client facilities (6 malls and 15 stores, e.g. IKEA) to ensure that they met the needs and high standards of the organization and its clients
Supervised a team of 30+ maintenance technicians and enforced strict adherence to safety protocols
Monthly planning of work orders and maintenance schedules
Coordinated with external partners to obtain cost estimates and compile quotes for clients

Applied FEA and DFMA principles to redesign a CNC machine based on the WorkBee model, enhancing structural durability, increasing precision by 15%, and expanding work volume by 13%
Engineered 14 new aluminum profiles, expanding the company’s product portfolio by 67% and driving an 85% increase in aluminum profile sales
Created full design packages including BOM, detailed drawings, assembly drawings and layouts
Oversaw a range of project deliverables including design criteria, material specifications, process diagrams, equipment datasheets and material shop fabrication drawings

Applied FEA and DFMA principles to design a lightweight aluminum 3D printer with linear rails on all axes, capable of dual functionality as a CNC machine
Conducted physical testing to validate and correlate CAE results, ensuring mechanical accuracy and performance reliability
Created and maintained comprehensive bills of materials within the ERP system to support efficient production and inventory management

Designed and implemented an automation system for a compact, modular micro-wastewater treatment unit using MQTT protocol, Python, and C, embedded in a hybrid Arduino–Raspberry Pi platform
Participated in the 8th World Water Forum (Brasilia, 2018) to present the system and demonstrate its capabilities by treating restroom wastewater into potable water onsite

Conducted research and development of a passive, replicable, and fully functional nuclear cooling system aimed at enhancing safety and energy efficiency in reactor design
Presented six posters and published two journal articles, one of which received an honorable mention for excellence
Awarded two fellowships: Institutional Scientific Initiation Scholarship Program (PIBIC) and National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq)

Hands-on training in milling machines, lathes, drill presses, and various metal fabrication methods

Degree validated by WES as equivalent to Canadian 4-year Bachelor’s
Ranked second in my class and top-ranked in entrance exams for international students
Received the highest undergraduate thesis grade in my graduating class (grade: 19/20)