Charly Bertran

Email: charly.bertran@gmail.com
Website: www.cbertran.weebly.com
Phone: (347) 471 5374
EDUCATION M.E., Mechanical Engineering May 2018
The City College of New York: New York, NY

B.S., Mechanical Engineering July 2011

Polytechnic University of Catalonia: Barcelona, SPAIN

WORK Mechanical Engineer January 2019 - Present

EXPERIENCE SASE Company: Kent, WA
Designed and developed industrial machinery, tools, and accessories for a manufacturer of equipment for
concrete grinding and floor preparation. Took ownership of multiple projects simultaneously, which I led from
concept to completion, including preliminary research, design of 3D models and creation of drawings using
Solidworks, the fabrication of prototypes using machine tools and welders, creation of BOM, coordination with
purchasing department, management of fabrication of production parts with vendors, FAI, creation of
documentation for parts and assembly manuals, and project handout from engineering to production.
Teaching Assistant February 2018 - May 2018
Mechanical Engineering Department
The City College of New York, New York
Graded homework problem sets and class quizzes, and held office hours for Mechanics of Materials
undergraduate students.

Assistant Manager, Operations and Engineering September 2016 -July 2018

Deluxe Cycles: Brooklyn, NY
Led projects for the development of new product and managed the manufacturing of prototypes and production
overseas. Used engineering tools to analyse and improve existing products. Implemented and reinforced the use
of a POS software for business administration. Developed relationship with new vendors for potential business
engagement. Processed warranties, and managed logistics and service department workload. Provided support
in wheel building, bicycle repairs and custom build of high-end bikes.

Chief Mechanic February 2016 - August 2016

Hood River Bicycles (FTF Demo Center): Hood River, OR
Managed the service department of a mountain bike demo center / bicycle store. Implemented storage and
workspace solutions for improved business performance and created/maintained social media feed. Provided
customers and visitors with navigation data, orientation, and shuttle services to local trails.

Mechanical Engineer November 2015 - February 2016

Advanced Nanotechnologies: Barcelona, Spain
Collaborated in the design and development of Ultra-High-Vacuum (UHV) reactors to conduct advanced material
coating processes (PVD and CVD), thin films, and nanomaterials. Managed the start-up and fine-tuning of the
UHV equipment, and provided technical support to scientists and professors in the testing processes of new
instrumentation prior to experimentation and research. Additionally, I developed side-projects to create custom
testing machinery to measure abrasion and wear resistance in new product under standard methodologies.
 Bicycle Mechanic June 2014 - October 2015
Fat Tire Farm: Portland, OR
Performed full service, maintenance and repairs to mountain bicycles. Overhauled suspension forks and shocks.
Processed warranties and performed daily administrative duties.

Mechanical Engineer Intern September 2010 - December 2011

Serotta Competition Bicycles: Saratoga Springs, NY
Designed, prototyped, and manufactured customized fixtures, tooling, and bicycle parts in a factory that produced
steel, titanium and carbon fiber race bikes. The implementation of my projects required the use of CAD/CAM tools
to create multi-operation programs to control CNC lathes, and 4/5-axis milling machines. Provided support,
troubleshooting, and resolution to production issues. Trained staff for new fabrication additions.

COMMUNITY Technical Team Engineer November 2012 - December 2017

INVOLVEMENT Engineers Without Borders Professional Chapter: New York, NY
Collaborated in the design and implementation of a water distribution system in Kenya. Managed and supervised
on-site implementation of the project. Conducted research for technology appropriate to the needs of the project
and advised team in use and feasibility of alternative technologies. Attended weekly meetings and wrote technical
project reports. Organized fundraising events and activities.

TECHNICAL Engineering Software Abacus, Ansys Fluent, AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks, Fusion 360
BACKGROUND CAM MasterCAM
Computer Languages MATLAB, G-Code
Machine Shop Manual and CNC lathe and mill, TIG welding, tap and die threading
Automotive Oil change, valve cap gasket replacement, brake pad replacement
Bicycle Wheel building, bearing extraction/press, hydraulic and damper service,
hydraulic brake system rebuild and bleed, frame and fork face and chase

PERSONAL U.S. Permanent Resident

DATA Fluent in English, Spanish, Catalan
Oregon Driver’s License
Hobbies:​ Cooking, cinema, camping, RV traveling, furniture building
Sports: ​Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Bouldering, Cycling
Travel: ​U.S. cross country, Canada, France, Kenya, Japan

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