Rafael Valenca
Katy,TX
Summary
Motivated individual with hands-on experience in vehicle assembly and testing. Known for strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, effectively contributing to team projects that enhance vehicle performance and design innovation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Aerodynamics Team Member
Red Raider Racing FSAE Team
Lubbock, Texas
08.2025 - Current
- Participated in Hands on Air Flow research study on 2025 Car, testing how air flows through aerodynamic devices,
- Collaborated with team members in vehicle testing and analysis, contributing to performance evaluations and design improvements.
- Participated in collaborative brainstorming sessions to generate innovative engineering ideas. to develop innovative engineering solutions.
- Built and assembled competition vehicles for design projects, enhancing team capabilities.
- Gained hands-on training in carbon fiber layups, cost reporting, welding, and machine shop setups, contributing to skill development.
- Contributed to team meetings by sharing ideas and providing feedback on designs.
- Facilitated outreach efforts to recruit new members for racing team, strengthening team dynamics.
- Participated in 2025 UTA Autocross event, learning intricacies on design philosophy, and collaborating with other Universities on design choices.
Education
High School Diploma -
William B Travis High School
Richmond, TX05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX04-2026
Skills
- Vehicle design
- CAD software
- Data analysis
- Machine operation
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Collaborative teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Presentation Skills
CAD Proficiency
Design Project Pool:
- FSAE Rules compliant Rear Wing
- Basic FSAE Front Nose cone
- Phone Stand for Design Class
- 2 Cantilever beam iterations for Design Class
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Aerodynamics Team Member
Red Raider Racing FSAE Team
08.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
William B Travis High School
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas Tech University