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Tom B.

CAD Designer | Fusion 360, Mechanical Design & 3D Printing

Penticton, Canada

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36,428 / 156,139

Skill pts: 5

Autodesk Fusion 360 Blender Parametric Modeling Prototyping Rhino 3D

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About

I'm an independent CAD designer and technical fabricator based in British Columbia, Canada.

I've been working with CAD software since childhood, beginning with AutoCAD around 1997 and expanding into Fusion 360, Blender, Revit, Chief Architect and other design tools.

Since 2017, I've worked on functional 3D designs and physical prototypes, including custom brackets, replacement parts, enclosures, mechanical assemblies, architectural models and client-specific components.

My strengths include parametric modelling, dimensional accuracy, problem-solving, design for 3D printing, and turning sketches, measurements and concepts into functional models.

I can help with:

- Custom 3D CAD models and components
- STEP/STL models for 3D printing
- Product modifications and replacement parts
- Brackets, mounts, enclosures and assemblies
- Parametric design and model revisions
- Architectural modelling and drafting support

I focus on practical designs that fit, assemble and work as intended. I'm available for remote CAD projects with clearly defined requirements, deliverables and deadlines.

Experience

Independent CAD Designer & Technical Fabricator Nexus IT Solutions · Self-employed Jan 2017 – Present 9 yrs 10 mos Summerland, BC, Canada Independent CAD designer specializing in functional 3D modelling, mechanical components, product development and additive manufacturing.

Since 2017, I have designed and fabricated custom components for clients and independent projects, including mounting brackets, replacement parts, mechanical assemblies, electronics enclosures and 3D-printable products.

Key experience includes:

- Creating parametric 3D models and assemblies using Fusion 360, Blender and other CAD software.
- Translating sketches, measurements and concepts into dimensionally accurate designs.
- Designing functional parts for FDM manufacturing using PLA, PETG, TPU and ABS.
- Developing custom mounting and flotation components for a professional FPV cinematography drone.
- Producing architectural models and drawings using Chief Architect and Revit.
- Modifying and repairing existing CAD models to improve fit, functionality and manufacturability.
- Testing physical prototypes and refining designs based on results and client feedback.

I work independently with clients to understand their requirements, develop practical solutions and deliver usable digital designs and physical prototypes.

Education

Mount Boucherie Secondary School High School Diploma, Drafting and Design, 100% 2007 – 2008 High school education with drafting

Other experience

Self-Taught CAD & 3D Modelling | Since 1997 My experience with computer-aided design began around 1997, at approximately nine years old, when I started independently exploring AutoCAD on my family's computer.

I continued learning CAD and 3D modelling throughout my childhood and teenage years, later expanding into Blender, Chief Architect, Rhino, Maya and 3ds Max.

Over the years, I have developed experience with Fusion 360, Revit, OpenSCAD and other design tools, applying my knowledge to mechanical components, architectural models, parametric designs and functional prototypes.

My learning has been primarily self-directed, driven by curiosity, experimentation and practical problem-solving. I enjoy understanding how software and mechanical systems work, developing new techniques and applying them to increasingly complex projects.

This background represents long-standing independent CAD experience, separate from my paid design and fabrication work beginning in 2017.