Roberto S.-Chief Technology Officer
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Chief Technology Officer
Designō Serrano
- Consult robotics design solutions.
- Perform design evaluations and orchestrate design architecture.
- Develop and guide the engineering department pathway for product development.
- Research dynamic robotic solutions and automated systems.
- Organize manufacturing and procurement processes.
- Evaluate prospective clients and company resource utilization.
- Manage and develop the hardware architecture of five autonomous platforms.
- Initiate exploratory projects in marine ROV, lunar robotics, acoustics, smart hydroponics, and small scale manufacturing.
Lead Engineer
Chefee Robotics
- Spearhead the design and development of advanced robotic systems from conceptualization through to production, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgetary constraints.
- Conduct R&D on innovative compact refrigeration systems.
- Showcase technology at GITEX 2025 in Dubai and LEAP 2025 in Saudi Arabia.
- Develop induction coil architecture for streamlined mechanical adoption.
- Organize teams for rapid design and product development with teams in Sri Lanka and Mexico.
- Determine and integrate state-of-the-art sensors, actuators, and control systems into robotic platforms to enhance functionality and versatility.
- Design end effectors and develop complex kinematics.
- Design twenty-one key mechanical sub-assemblies with modularity, manufacturing, and serviceability for large scale implementation.
- Submit multiple provisional patents.
- Achieve product feature on Shark Tank (Season 15 Ep. 17).
Solar CAD Engineer
DGen Energy Partners
- Develop drawing set standards for solar system permitting and construction development.
- Create a CAD library of over 100 models for company-wide use to increase efficiency in production.
- Utilize parametric CAD techniques for optimized design and standardization of drawing sets.
- Conduct single line diagrams for electrical designs applied to DC to AC conversion and design compatibility with third-party battery storage such as Tesla battery packs under in-house engineering review.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and utility personnel on solar array projects across multiple U.S. states.
CAD Designer
MD7 - Mobile Infrastructure
- Produce AutoCAD site plans for EV charging projects with Volta across eight states.
- Design location and installation layouts for electric vehicle chargers, considering civil foundation design, safety regulations, and electrical infrastructure requirements.
- Evaluate and adjust final designs for proposed project installation to coordinate with construction teams.
- Train onboarding CAD designers to adhere to standard design conventions and apply critical decision-making for each project.
- Train head designers of EV for Atlante and Volta in the European market and assist with initial process plan design.
- Integrate design processes to function with EVpassport and EVCS design requirements.
Lead CAD Designer
Riptide Industries
- Perform research and development for augmented reality and fused deposition modeling technology integration to enhance user experience.
- Use parametric 3D CAD modeling for AR applications and implementation in targeted markets.
- Prototype seven products currently in development and preparing for production.
- Develop production techniques for FDM manufacturing and production, including molding, acetone smoothing, strategic compartment structure, and generative design.
- Design 3D printed movement mechanisms with unconventional rotary hardware and perform structural design verification.
- Conduct R&D on AR object recognition to inform FDM design characteristics for optimal positioning and visual feedback.
- Introduce 3D scanning to achieve accurate modeling with tolerances of 0.05 mm.
Lighting Designer
GMR Protection Resources Inc.
- Conduct all AutoCAD design processes (seven or more daily) related to financial security facilities, including Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Capital One, and Navy Federal.
- Develop lighting analyses for financial institutions to ensure compliance with state and local lighting regulations.
- Produce detailed elevations and linework using precise point cloud scans of each location.
- Establish detailed plans for fixture replacement and implementation, collaborating with engineers in twenty states.
Engineering Intern
Baer Engineering and Environmental Consulting Inc.
- Perform satellite aerial measurement and positioning of property elevation.
- Conduct measurements for materials needed for silt fence installation at the new Austin airport.
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Agriculture, Space Exploration, Construction, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
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Experienced in Product Development, Research and Development, Project Management, Procurement, Operations, and Production.
Summary
I take inspiration from the way natural systems evolve and refine themselves, adapting to their environment through learning and iteration. I see design in the same way — constantly changing, improving, and revealing new possibilities through every prototype and failure. That philosophy drives me to design robotics that are not only functional but resilient, elegant, and responsive to the world around them.
Recent work includes leading the engineering of Chefee, a fully autonomous kitchen robot integrating AI-driven control systems, precision induction architecture, multi-axis actuation, and compact refrigeration subsystems — featured at GITEX Dubai, LEAP Riyadh, and on Shark Tank.
Preparing the launch of 5 Kickstarter campaigns testing and evaluating various methods of GTM strategies.
Exploring new industries to implement autonomous & robotics solutions.
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Education
Austin Community College
Associates in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Austin, United States
Dallas College
Architectural Drafting Design · Richardson, United States
University of Texas at Dallas
Mechanical Engineering · Richardson, United States
Certifications & licenses
CFD Simulation through a centrifugal pump
COURSERA
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
COURSERA
Introduction to CAD, CAM, and Practical CNC machining
COURSERA
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Roberto is based in Austin, United States.
Roberto speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), English (Advanced).
Roberto has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Roberto has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Roberto may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Roberto would be well-suited for roles such as: Chief Technology Officer, Lead Engineer, Solar CAD Engineer.
Roberto's most recent position is Chief Technology Officer at Designō Serrano.
In recent years, Roberto has worked for Designō Serrano, Chefee Robotics, DGen Energy Partners, MD7 - Mobile Infrastructure, and Riptide Industries.
Roberto is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Space Exploration. Roberto also has some experience in Construction, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
Roberto is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Project Management. Roberto also has some experience in Procurement, Operations, and Production.
Roberto has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Space Exploration.
Roberto has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Project Management.
Roberto holds a Doctorate in Architectural Drafting Design from Dallas College, a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Austin Community College and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from University of Texas at Dallas.
Roberto has 3 certificates. These include: CFD Simulation through a centrifugal pump, Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design, Introduction to CAD, CAM, and and Practical CNC machining.
The availability of Roberto needs to be confirmed.
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