Rodolfo Eduardo Garavito Contreras
Apodaca
Summary
Insightful Vehicle Cost Engineer with extensive experience in automating data processes and advancing cost-efficiency in automotive development. Excel at leveraging cutting-edge design tools for strategic project management and cost-effective solutions. Adept at synthesizing project requirements to deliver precise estimates and streamline operations, with a commitment to innovation and collaborative success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vehicle Cost Engineer
SEGULA Technologies | Stellantis
07.2023 - Current
- Automated web search processes, report generation, and large-scale data management using Python, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in vehicle development programs.
- Leading research on a proposed initiative that includes the integration of Microsoft virtual power agents, cloud data processing, and upgrading web pages to HTML5. Also involves integrating Power BI and Qlik dashboards. Assessing project impacts, operational costs, and benefits for Stellantis, with findings under management review.
- Analyzing and improving the structure and distribution of current Excel-based data repositories, transitioning to SQL databases for optimized data management.
- Meticulously documented code and processes using Obsidian and Microsoft Team Wiki, ensuring transparent knowledge transfer and streamlined workflows.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to adjust cost estimates and conducted comprehensive cost data collection, enabling precise budgeting in vehicle development projects.
- Led five vehicle development programs as a Vehicle Cost Engineer (VCE), overseeing cost estimation and process automation.
- Conducted surveys to tailor the implementation of power agents, demonstrating strong quantitative analysis and research skills.
Senior Design Engineer
Driven Center
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Led reverse engineering and generative design for electric vehicle manufacturing using Geomagic Design X.
- Developed cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Provided precise estimates by defining scope, timelines, and constraints.
- Managed engineering projects from inception to completion.
- Created and interpreted plans, schematics, and technical specifications, demonstrating proficiency in technical documentation and interpretation.
Engineering Project Manager
Autonomous University Of Nuevo León
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Leveraged AI tools in generative design for efficient industrial and product design processes.
- Developed UAVs for photogrammetry, surveillance, and architectural/urban projects.
- Provided consultancy and photogrammetry services in large state and university infrastructure projects.
- Managed photogrammetry projects, creating and analyzing maps for urban development.
- Analyzed aerial photos and surveillance videos using object detection models, contributing to data collection and labeling.
Education
Diploma - Data Scientist
Bedu
México City02.2024
Master of Science - Automotive Engineering
Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo León (UANL)
San Nicolás De Los Garza06.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Aeronautical Engineering
Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo León (UANL)
San Nicolás De Los Garza06.2020
Skills
- Data Collection
- Proposal Writing
- Scope Development
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Programming
- Team Collaboration
Certification
Google Cloud Certifications:
- Skill Boost: How Google Does Machine Learning - ID 3556590
- Big Data and Machine Learning Fundamentals - ID 3541548
- Launching Into Machine Learning - ID 3679979
- TensorFlow on Google Cloud - ID 4042229
Kaggle:
- Python
- Intro to AI Ethics
- Intro to programming
- Feature Engineering
- Intro to Machine Learning
- Intermediate Machine Learning
- Machine learning explainability
- Pandas
Harvard Business School:
- Business fundamentals course (12 weeks)
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Vehicle Cost Engineer
SEGULA Technologies | Stellantis
07.2023 - Current
Senior Design Engineer
Driven Center
08.2021 - 07.2023
Engineering Project Manager
Autonomous University Of Nuevo León
01.2019 - 06.2021
Diploma - Data Scientist
Bedu
Master of Science - Automotive Engineering
Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo León (UANL)
Bachelor's Degree - Aeronautical Engineering
Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo León (UANL)
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