Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Flow Test Stand
Custom Coffee Grinder
References
Timeline
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Davy Capriles

Mountain View,CA

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with expertise in product design and validation, specializing in user-focused innovation. Proficient in SolidWorks and system testing, with a strong emphasis on manufacturability and cross-functional collaboration. Committed to delivering impactful solutions that enhance product performance and user satisfaction.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder

Golden Gate Exotics
Mountain View, CA
01.2024 - Current
  • Established and managed luxury car rental business, overseeing fleet operations and customer service.
  • Developed brand identity alongside comprehensive marketing strategies and growth initiatives.
  • Coordinated logistics, vehicle maintenance, and scheduling for high-end fleet management.
  • Executed budgeting and controlled operational costs to maximize profitability.

Validation Engineer

VW (Contracted by Artech)
Belmont, CA
08.2023 - Current
  • Validated infotainment systems for all 2024–2026 Audi vehicles across six software platforms.
  • Focused on human-machine interface, system stability, navigation features, and emergency connectivity.
  • Reproduced and resolved critical issues for Audi EQ4, ensuring timely launch.
  • Managed ECU updates and logger platforms while conducting Level 0 testing on new software builds.
  • Participated in cross-country vehicle testing trips to assess real-world system performance.

Intern

HITT Contracting
Santa Clara, CA
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Coordinated with subcontractors and architects on four-story data center project.
  • Executed quality control measures to uphold project standards.
  • Collaborated with engineers to ensure code compliance and improve client satisfaction.
  • Assisted in budgeting and team management to optimize resource allocation.

Intern

NASA Ames Research Center
Mountain View, CA
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Diagnosed simulation errors to improve accuracy of onboard systems testing.
  • Developed simulations for propulsion software evaluation on Astrobee robot.
  • Supported rigorous testing protocols to ensure reliability of robotics systems.

Intern

NASA Ames Research Center
Mountain View, CA
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Engineered autonomous navigation paths and CAD payloads for Astrobee robotics aboard International Space Station.
  • Contributed to propulsion development for robotic applications, enhancing operational capabilities.
  • Created detailed CAD models of Astrobee robot and aided in updating existing models.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

California State University, Chico
Chico, CA
05-2023

Skills

  • SolidWorks and MATLAB
  • CNC machining
  • 3D printing and FEA
  • Mechanical assembly and GD&T
  • Manufacturing design and validation
  • Infotainment validation
  • Human-machine interface design
  • System stability analysis
  • Software testing and development
  • Product development strategies
  • Vehicle diagnostics and repair
  • Manufacturing processes optimization
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Failure analysis techniques
  • Root-cause analysis methods
  • Structural analysis expertise
  • Prototype testing methodologies

Certification

  • Solidworks Associate Level Certification

Affiliations

  • Car Enthusiast - I've loved cars since I was a child and cars are a huge part of why I became an engineer.
  • Powerlifting - Personally held multiple State and National records.

Flow Test Stand

  • Designed and built a functional test rig for measuring water bottle flow rates.
  • Modeled full system in SolidWorks; incorporated PLC and HMI controls.
  • Used FEA and material selection to ensure structural durability and efficiency.

Custom Coffee Grinder

  • Designed and fabricated a fully functioning coffee grinder using 3D printing, CNC, milling, lathing, and a water jet.
  • Applied fatigue analysis to optimize material use and ensure infinite life.
  • Developed adjustable grind sizing mechanism with a clean and durable build.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Founder

Golden Gate Exotics
01.2024 - Current

Validation Engineer

VW (Contracted by Artech)
08.2023 - Current

Intern

HITT Contracting
05.2022 - 07.2022

Intern

NASA Ames Research Center
05.2020 - 08.2020

Intern

NASA Ames Research Center
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

California State University, Chico

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