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Anthony Itambo

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Dynamic Process Designer with expertise in advanced CAD and project management with a sharp attention to detail and proactive attitude. Proven track record in leading design teams to deliver innovative solutions for complex food and dairy powder systems. Skilled in cross-functional communication and FEA analysis, ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving project success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Designer II

Powder Process-Solutions
Chanhassen, MN
01.2022 - Current
  • Leads and manages the design process for complex food and diary powder conveying processes to meet goals and timelines.
  • Leads, coordinates and oversees design teams to progress multiple projects and achieve complex project goals.
  • Coordinates with and supports vendors, fabricators, electrical and on-site teams to ensure successful solution implementation.
  • Subject matter expert on the design of screw conveyors, blowers and filtered vessels for food, diary and dust applications.

Process Designer I

Powder Process-Solutions
Chanhassen, MN
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Performs FEA analysis and iterative design processes to ensure performance and safety targets are met.
  • Knowledgeable in the design of pressure or vacuum dilute and dense phase conveying systems as well as bulk bag filling and unloading systems.
  • Identifies internal areas of improvement, develops solutions and creates supporting documentation.
  • Ensures equipment and processes comply with FDA, USDA and 3-A sanitary design standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Material Science And Engineering

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
12-2018

Skills

  • Advanced CAD - SolidWorks
  • FEA - SolidWorks
  • Project Management
  • Cross-functional Communication
  • General Arrangement and Fabrication Drawing Preparation
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Accomplishments

Reduced design lead-time by 75% for screw conveyors.

  • Identified information silos within the company. Consulted across departments to compile and validate existing knowledge.
  • Developed new internal documentation including educational materials, design standards and template fabrication drawings.
  • Educated the company on the latest standards, improve sales estimation and streamline the hand-over process to the design group.

Leveraged FEA to improve company blower design standards.

  • Worked with senior engineers to identify knowledge gaps and developed an effective test methodology.
  • Performed the FEA work, documented findings and initiated reviews with senior engineers.
  • Updated existing documentation and presented findings to the design department.

Seeking out and attaining FEA certification.

  • One of three and the only non-senior designer capable of managing FEA intensive projects from start-to-finish.
  • Considerably reduces company FEA lead time and serves as a knowledge resource for the department.

Certification

  • Mechanical Design (CSWA) Certification – Dassault Systemes
  • Simulation (CSWA-S) Certification – Dassault Systemes

Interests

Mountain Biking and Camping

  • Has traveled all over the country including the Ozarks, San Juan Mountains, Black Hills and more

Music

  • Plays and has performed at a high level piano, violin, viola, guitar and bass guitar
  • Currently playing bass guitar in a local Minneapolis funk group

Olympic Lifting

  • Trains and competes in the snatch and clean and jerk

Timeline

Process Designer II

Powder Process-Solutions
01.2022 - Current

Process Designer I

Powder Process-Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Material Science And Engineering

University of Minnesota

Patents

US Patent No: US-11135401-B2

  • Patent for a urinary catheter support device to prevent disfigurement and/or degradation of the penis during prolonged catheterization.