William Pado
Mechanical Engineering Student
Fort Collins
Summary
Mechanical Engineering senior at Colorado State University graduating December 2025. FE passed (EIT at graduation). Experienced in mechanical and iterative design, additive manufacturing, and systems testing.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Cohort Participant
CSU Venture Accelerator
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Completed paid program focused on developing a personal venture on a small team
- Focused on engineering sales, product development, and prototyping
- Gained valuable experience working within product innovation, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Assisted other interns with design in their projects, including a nicotine cessation device and a magnetic sealing water bottle lid.
Founder
Atlas Industries LLC
12.2024 - Current
- Built multiple working prototypes of a knee-assist exoskeleton.
- Directed SolidWorks modeling, 3D printing, assembly, and testing.
- Designed complex mechanisms to manipulate torques in ways advantageous to natural movement.
- Raised $7,000 in non-dilutive funding, managed parts ordering, and delegated schedule.
- Intend to self manufacture via additive manufacturing and sell directly to consumers.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
Server
Cinemark
08.2023 - 01.2025
- High-volume shifts; customer assistance, cash handling, and teamwork.
Volunteer
All Aboard Animal Rescue
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted with special adoption events and programs
- Assisted with matchmaking owners and dogs
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Colorado State University
Fort Collins12.2025
Skills
Work Ethic
Time Management
Teamwork
Public Speaking
Additive Manufacturing
SolidWorks
Programming:
- C/Arduino IDE
- MATLAB
- LabVIEW
- Python
Engineering Design:
- SolidWorks
- Fusion 360
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Inventor
Engineering Analysis:
- ANSYS/Fluent
- Abaqus CAE
Certification
SolidWorks CSWA Certification
Timeline
EIT Upon Graduation (FE Passed)
05-2025
Cohort Participant
CSU Venture Accelerator
04.2025 - 08.2025
Founder
Atlas Industries LLC
12.2024 - Current
SolidWorks CSWA Certification
12-2023
Haas CNC Certification
09-2023
Server
Cinemark
08.2023 - 01.2025
Volunteer
All Aboard Animal Rescue
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Colorado State University