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Luca Ariza

Pensacola

Summary

Experienced Mechanical Engineering student with proficiency in CAD design, specializing in SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and PLC programming. Demonstrates expertise in improving product durability through innovative design and rigorous testing methods. Comprehensive background in 3D modeling and engineering drawings.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineering Intern

Current Products Corp
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Conducts furniture tests to enhance product durability and performance.
  • Utilized SolidWorks to design parts and create optimal assemblies, driving innovation in product development and manufacturing processes.
  • Procures workshop tools and manages related documentation efficiently.
  • Prints and tests prototypes to ensure quality and functionality.
  • Maintains organized workspace to support productivity and safety.
  • Refined numerous prototypes, facilitating rigorous testing procedures and accelerating product development cycles.

Tutor and Grader for Computer-Aided Design Class

University of West Florida
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Guided more than 40 students in CAD mastery, boosting design skills and software proficiency.
  • Assessed and graded assignments, enhancing technical understanding.
  • Provided constructive feedback, fostering student growth in CAD expertise.

Teacher Assistant

Education Research Center for Child Development (UWF)
10.2022 - 12.2024
  • Assist lead teacher in creating engaging preschool curriculum, fostering social-emotional growth.
  • Collaborate with research team to document observations and maintain participant records accurately.
  • Ensure child safety by following protocols and reporting hazards to supervisors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
08-2026

Study Abroad Program - undefined

Edinburgh Napier University
12.2023

Skills

  • SolidWorks (Expert)
  • Autodesk Inventor (Experienced)
  • PLCs (Skillful)
  • TIA16 (Beginner)
  • Microsoft Office (Expert)
  • 3D modeling (Expert)
  • Engineering drawings (Expert)
  • Project management (Experienced)
  • Teamwork (Expert)

Certification

  • CAD Design Associate (CSWA) SOLIDWORKS
  • CAD Design Professional (CSWP) SOLIDWORKS
  • Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship, May 2023 - Aug 2023 Duke University

Languages

English (Native)
Portuguese (Native)

Awards

President’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2022, Latin American and Caribbean Scholarship (2022), Colegio Cidade de Itu’s Academic Scholarship (2017 and 2018), Dean’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2023 Semester, President’s Honor Roll for the Summer 2024

Timeline

Engineering Intern

Current Products Corp
01.2025 - 08.2025

Tutor and Grader for Computer-Aided Design Class

University of West Florida
08.2024 - 12.2024

Teacher Assistant

Education Research Center for Child Development (UWF)
10.2022 - 12.2024

Study Abroad Program - undefined

Edinburgh Napier University

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of West Florida