Donald B.
Industrial CAD & Product Specialist | 2D/3D Conversion, DfM & Visualization
Lagos,
Nigeria
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About
Olaoluwa Donald Babatunde
Industrial CAD & Product Specialist | 2D/3D Conversion, DfM & Visualization
I specialize in bridging the gap between early-stage concepts and mass-production-ready digital assets. By combining precision engineering with high-end visual marketing, I partner with startups, inventors, and manufacturers to take raw ideas through the 3D modeling phase into scalable realities. My approach is fast, practical, and heavily focused on the end result, whether that’s a flawless patent application, a functional prototype, or a high-converting crowdfunding campaign.
Core Capabilities:
CAD Conversion & Digitization: Expert 2D to 3D conversion, upgrading legacy blueprints, and paper-to-CAD digitization. I transform hand-drawn technical sketches and scanned documents into clean, parametric 3D models and properly layered AutoCAD files. I also deliver specialized, highly regulated patent CAD drafting required for intellectual property filings.
Product Visualization & Animation: Photorealistic product rendering with advanced lighting and texturing for packaging and e-commerce displays. I combine 3D models with video editing pipelines to produce cinematic product showcases, mechanical teardowns, and assembly instructions. I also create optimized, game-ready assets with clean topology for VR and metaverse applications.
Mechanical Design & Manufacturing (DfM): Design for Manufacturing (DfM) to ensure models can be fabricated efficiently via 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining. My expertise covers custom sheet metal and enclosure design for consumer electronics and IoT devices, alongside functional assembly modeling, fit tolerance testing, and complete manufacturing drawing sets.
Product Development & Invention Services: End-to-end consumer and medical product design for early-stage startups. I utilize rapid prototyping to develop quick iterations of physical products, allowing inventors to test form and function before moving to mass production.
Whether you need a flat conceptual sketch digitized, an IoT casing prepared for injection molding, or a cinematic teardown for an investor pitch deck, I deliver accurate, production-ready files with strict attention to technical detail.
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Industrial CAD & Product Specialist | 2D/3D Conversion, DfM & Visualization
I specialize in bridging the gap between early-stage concepts and mass-production-ready digital assets. By combining precision engineering with high-end visual marketing, I partner with startups, inventors, and manufacturers to take raw ideas through the 3D modeling phase into scalable realities. My approach is fast, practical, and heavily focused on the end result, whether that’s a flawless patent application, a functional prototype, or a high-converting crowdfunding campaign.
Core Capabilities:
CAD Conversion & Digitization: Expert 2D to 3D conversion, upgrading legacy blueprints, and paper-to-CAD digitization. I transform hand-drawn technical sketches and scanned documents into clean, parametric 3D models and properly layered AutoCAD files. I also deliver specialized, highly regulated patent CAD drafting required for intellectual property filings.
Product Visualization & Animation: Photorealistic product rendering with advanced lighting and texturing for packaging and e-commerce displays. I combine 3D models with video editing pipelines to produce cinematic product showcases, mechanical teardowns, and assembly instructions. I also create optimized, game-ready assets with clean topology for VR and metaverse applications.
Mechanical Design & Manufacturing (DfM): Design for Manufacturing (DfM) to ensure models can be fabricated efficiently via 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining. My expertise covers custom sheet metal and enclosure design for consumer electronics and IoT devices, alongside functional assembly modeling, fit tolerance testing, and complete manufacturing drawing sets.
Product Development & Invention Services: End-to-end consumer and medical product design for early-stage startups. I utilize rapid prototyping to develop quick iterations of physical products, allowing inventors to test form and function before moving to mass production.
Whether you need a flat conceptual sketch digitized, an IoT casing prepared for injection molding, or a cinematic teardown for an investor pitch deck, I deliver accurate, production-ready files with strict attention to technical detail.
Experience
- Senior Product Design & DfM Specialist Freelance Technical Consultant / Self-Employed · Freelance Jun 2025 – Aug 2026 1 yrs 2 mos United States Lead technical designer for startups and hardware creators. Delivered Design for Manufacturing (DfM) optimization for rapid prototyping, injection molding, CNC machining, and 3D printing. Executed sheet metal and enclosure design for IoT devices and consumer electronics. Modeled complex functional assemblies, carried out tolerance analysis, and generated full 2D manufacturing drawing sets with complete GD&T callouts.
- Lead CAD Conversion & Digitization Specialist Technical Drafting & Engineering Solutions · Freelance Jan 2025 – Feb 2026 1 yrs 1 mos Australia Executed high-precision 2D to 3D CAD conversions, paper-to-CAD digitization, and blueprint modernization. Reconstructed scanned legacy drawings, PDFs, and conceptual hand sketches into parametric 3D models and layered AutoCAD drafting files (.DWG, .DXF, .STEP, .IGES). Drafted regulatory-compliant patent CAD drawings for IP filings and patent applications adhering to USPTO and international formatting standards.
Education
- Bachelor of Science / Technology in Architecture Austrlia Bachelor of Science / Technology in Architecture & Spatial Design (or Mechanical / Industrial Design), Architectural CAD, Spatial Modeling, and Computational Design, 4.0 2020 – 2024 Focused on parametric modeling, advanced 2D/3D CAD systems, structural detailing, digital fabrication techniques, and technical visualization workflows.
Other experience
- Mechanical Drafting & Asset Optimization Contractor Performed reverse engineering of physical parts, legacy components, and mechanical enclosures. Converted mesh and scan data into clean parametric solid models, establishing organized title blocks, revision controls, and dimensioned fabrication plans.
- Invention Prototyping & Consumer Product Consultant Consulted early-stage inventors on mechanical concept feasibility, component packaging, ergonomic optimization, and prototype iteration. Built production-ready CAD files transitioning raw sketches into investor pitch deck deliverables and functional 3D printed physical prototypes.
Licenses & Certifications
- V-Ray Certified Professional (VCP) Sep 2025 – Present
- Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA–Mechanical Design) Jan 2025 – Present
- Autodesk Certified Professional – AutoCAD Jun 2024 – Present
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Joined: September 14, 2026
Last seen: September 21, 2026
Area of Expertise
3D Modeling
3D Animation Services
Games Design
Packaging Design
Concept Design
Jewelry Design
Patent Drawings
2D to 3D Conversion Services
HVAC Design Services
Sheet Metal Design
SolidWorks Engineering Services
3D Architectural Rendering Services
3D Architectural Modeling
3D Character Animation
CAD Drafting Services
3D Interior Visualization
2D to 3D Modeling
2D Drawings and Floor Plans
Mechanical Drawing Services
3D Scan to CAD Service
Languages
English Professional working proficiency
Location
Lagos, Nigeria