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Ryan A.

7 year CAD Designer and machinist with SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and Vectric experience

Providence, United States

Global rank:

7,970 / 115,369

Skill pts: 5

2D & 3D architectural layouts 5-Axis CNC Cam Service Architectural Design DraftSight 2025 Graphic Design

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About

7-year CAD designer and CNC machinist. Experience includes mechanical and architectural design for parts manufacturing, mill work and product development. Successfully managed teams and worked independently in both small and large manufacturing facilities. 12 years of experience in education working in school systems, hospitals, and international conferences. Extensive experience with project management working in multiple hospital systems, large scale manufacturing facilities, and a family business.

Experience

CAD Instructor AS220 Community Studio · Part-time Feb 2024 – Present 1 yrs 10 mos Providence, RI, United States Trains professionals and hobbyists in Vectric CAD/CAM software and CNC milling on a 3 axis machine.
Machinist / Quality Control / CAD Design Contech Medical Inc, a UFP Technology company · Full-time Aug 2022 – Present 3 yrs 4 mos Providence, RI, United States Designs and fabricates custom machined tools for a medical technology sterile packaging producer. Works with manufacturing, sales, and quality engineers to design and fabricate tools and fixtures. Manages a fabrication shop with 3 and 5 axis CNC mills, 3D printers, laser cutters, and a CNC knife machine
CAD Designer Alexander Draftworks · Self-employed Jan 2020 – Present 5 yrs 11 mos Providence, RI, United States Provides mechanical and architectural CAD drafting services and manufacturing services
CNC Machinist Saint Gobain Performance Plastics · Full-time Jul 2022 – Aug 2022 1 mos Bristol, RI, United States Worked with mechanical and quality engineers to fabricate automotive and aerospace parts. Performed quality control diagnostics using CMM’s on parts with .001-.0001 tolerances
CAD Designer Urban Jungle · Full-time Feb 2018 – Jul 2022 4 yrs 5 mos Philadelphia, PA, United States Ran and maintained 4’x8’ CNC mill and a 6’x6’ CNC waterjet in a 6500 square foot fabrication shop. Designed and constructed 600+ planters and 12 large living greenwalls in residential and commercial properties. Developed new products to sell online and in brick-and-mortar location

Education

University of Rhode Island Bachelors of Arts, Psychology/ Management, 3.8 2007 – 2011 Activities and Societies: Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity Peace and Nonviolence Instructor Leadership Development 7-year CAD designer and CNC machinist. Experience includes mechanical and architectural design for parts manufacturing; mill work and product development. Successfully managed teams and worked independently in both small and large manufacturing facilities. 12 years of experience in education working in school systems, hospitals, and international conferences. Extensive experience with project management working in multiple hospital systems, large scale manufacturing facilities, and a family business.

Licenses & Certifications

Ascent certification in 2024 Autocad New England Institute of Technology Apr 2024 – Present