Roberto Serrano - Chief Technology Officer

Q: Where is Roberto based?

Roberto is based in Austin, United States .

Q: What languages does Roberto speak?

Roberto speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Roberto have?

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.

Q: What is Roberto's latest experience?

Roberto's most recent position is Chief Technology Officer at Designō Serrano .

Q: What companies has Roberto worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Roberto has worked for Designō Serrano , Chefee Robotics , DGen Energy Partners , MD7 - Mobile Infrastructure , and Riptide Industries .

Q: Which industries is Roberto most experienced in?

Roberto is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Agriculture , and Space Exploration . Roberto also has some experience in Construction , Information Technology , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Roberto most experienced in?

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 .

Q: Which industries has Roberto worked in recently?

Roberto has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Agriculture , and Space Exploration .

Q: Which business areas has Roberto worked in recently?

Roberto has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development , and Project Management .

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Austin, United States

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Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 6 months

Austin, United States

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.

Jun 2023 - Present

3 years 1 month

Austin, United States

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).

Feb 2023 - May 2023

4 months

Austin, United States

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.

Jan 2022 - Feb 2023

1 year 2 months

Allen, United 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.

Dec 2020 - Feb 2023

2 years 3 months

Austin, United States

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.

Mar 2020 - Jan 2022

1 year 11 months

Heath, United States

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.

Mar 2015 - Sep 2015

7 months

Austin, United 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.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Agriculture, Space Exploration, Construction, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Manufacturing

Agriculture

Space Exploration

Construction

Information Technology

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Research and Development, Project Management, Procurement, Operations, and Production.

Product Development

Research and Development

Project Management

Procurement

Operations

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.

Languages

Spanish

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

Austin Community College

Associates in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Austin, United States

Aug 2018 - Jun 2021

Dallas College

Architectural Drafting Design · Richardson, United States

Aug 2018 - Jun 2020

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

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Manufacturing 5 y

Avg length 1 y 7 m

Longest experience 3 y

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (United States)

Primary country United States

Expertise

Recent roles Chief Technology Officer, Lead Engineer, Solar CAD Engineer

Main industries Manufacturing, Agriculture, Space Exploration

Main business areas Product Development, Research and Development, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Where is Roberto based?

Roberto is based in Austin, United States.

What languages does Roberto speak?

Roberto speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Roberto have?

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.

What roles would Roberto be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Roberto would be well-suited for roles such as: Chief Technology Officer, Lead Engineer, Solar CAD Engineer.

What is Roberto's latest experience?

Roberto's most recent position is Chief Technology Officer at Designō Serrano.

What companies has Roberto worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Roberto has worked for Designō Serrano, Chefee Robotics, DGen Energy Partners, MD7 - Mobile Infrastructure, and Riptide Industries.

Which industries is Roberto most experienced in?

Roberto is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Space Exploration. Roberto also has some experience in Construction, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Roberto most experienced in?

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.

Which industries has Roberto worked in recently?

Roberto has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Space Exploration.

Which business areas has Roberto worked in recently?

Roberto has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Project Management.

What is Roberto's education?

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.

Does Roberto have any certificates?

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.

What is the availability of Roberto?

Roberto is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Roberto?

Roberto's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.