Cesar Fernandez-Prado

Mechanical Engineer

Welcome to my portfolio website! I am a passionate mechanical engineer driven by curiosity and a desire to walk off the beaten path.

I am a dedicated mechanical engineer with a strong background in data analysis, process optimization, and project management. My experience spans various industries, including technology, automotive and aerospace, where I have successfully contributed to improving operational efficiency and data quality. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to solve complex problems and drive innovation.

Experience

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference."

I am a mechanical engineer with a research engineering, and data analyst background. During my time in the US I pursued opportunities in the research engineering field. However, due to my immigration status I was unable to score the dream job. After completing my OPT visa opportunities I decided to pursue a career as a nomadic engineer learning and applying new skills in order to explore the unbeaten path and pursue the road least traveled.

Lead Systems Engineer & Operator

July 2024 - Present

Managed daily operations and logistics for an off-grid egg farm of 500+ chickens

Engineered a sustainable power and water management system, including a water harvesting and dispersion system to provide fresh water throughout the farm

Performed system maintenance and troubleshooting for all equipment

Performed on-site calculations for structural integrity of builds

Freelance Web Developer

September 2023 - Present

Designed and developed full-stack responsive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Optimized front-end performance, SEO results, and resolved critical bottlenecks

Collaborated with clients to gather requirements and deliver customized solutions for their business needs

Led client acquisition, solution calls and contract negotiations directly with clients.

GIS Subject Matter Expert for Apple Maps

Movate | Apple

Jun 2021 - August 2023

Took ownership of improving the quality and efficiency of data analysts, resulting in a 20% reduction in defects

Formulated and reported KPI’s for global events and areas serving over 100M users, highlighting achievements and identifying areas for improvement

Conducted thorough Root Cause Analysis, developed effective corrective action plans, tracked their implementation, and regularly reported trends to leadership.

Developed and updated existing operating procedures and training materials related to Data Quality and Maintenance, ensuring that all materials are up-to-date and relevant to the current needs of the organization

Research Engineer in Energy Dispersive Diffraction

Lockheed Martin

Jan 2021 - Sep 2021

Optimized data analysis techniques for X-Ray Diffraction Spectroscopy, improving denoising methods and peak detection in 3D residual stress data

Created and implemented Matlab scripts to automate denoising and peak detection processes of dense data sets and improving data quality by 25%

Demonstrated self-reliance in producing high-quality results and deliverables within tight deadlines

Research Assistant in Reliability Analysis of Aerospace Structures

St. Mary's University

Sep 2020 - June 2021

Utilized statistical analysis of failure-probability models to optimize inspection scheduling of aircraft, resulting in a significant increase in maintenance efficiency

Designed and implemented Matlab programs that create and update probability of failure models

Conducted comprehensive failure analysis of aircraft structures and performed Bayesian Inference to update failure probability for improved safety and performance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

St. Mary's University of San Antonio

2015 - 2020

3.3 GPA

Viyao Academic Scholarship Recipient

Scholarship awarded to international students for academic merit.

Presidential Scholarship Recipient

Scholarship awarded for academic excellence.

Organizations

Secretary of St. Mary's University's Chapter for American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Projects

Off-Grid Sustainable Farm

Running an off-grid sustainable chicken farm project with solar power and water harvesting systems.

Portfolio Website

Designed and developed a personal portfolio website to showcase my skills, experience, and projects.

Formula 1 Telemetry App

Python app utilizing Streamlit libraries and Open F1 API to track Formula 1 race data in real-time.

Playlist Transfer App

Javascript app used for transferring playlists between music streaming services.

Reach Out!

I am always looking for new opportunities to collaborate and grow!