2020 - today: Designed and developed mechanical equipment and thermal management

Role: FREELANCE, Germany

Tasks:

• Designed and developed mechanical equipment and thermal management, with focus on CE conformity and machinery safety.
• Delivered multiple 3D CAD designs, ensuring compliance with German and EU standards.
• Research and coordination of suppliers and production teams to streamline prototyping and assembly.

2016 - 2020: Led ~17 development projects

Role: R&D TEAM LEADER

Customer: BLV Licht- und Vakuumtechnik GmbH ? USHIO Group, Germany

Tasks:

• Led ~17 development projects including optical systems and LED-based equipment for industrial and space applications.
• Engineered and built VTC 1.5 Vacuum Facility Sun Simulator for ESA, integrating optical measurement technology and thermal control systems.
• Wrote CE conformity and Technical File documentation for 10+ marking and testing systems, to avoid expensive non conformity.
• Conducted international supplier scouting, including Asia, for innovative materials and components.
• Presented 3 times at the IMAPS Thermal Management Seminars (Silicon Valley, USA, 2015-2018), sharing expertise on various topics.

2011 - 2015: Architected world most powerful UV LED lamps 400A

Role: PROJECT LEADER

Customer: Heraeus Noblelight GmbH, Germany

Tasks:

• Architected world most powerful UV LED lamps 400A with integrated chiller cooling systems (COB technology, liquid cooling, cabling design, mechanical and thermal innovative solutions, world patented). Established testing procedures, Implemantation in Heidelberger Druckmaschines, suppliers scouting, CE certification, instruction manuals supervision.
• Developed and tested IR VCSEL laser systems (1kW range) integrating optical, mechanical, and electrical components. Setup laboratory.
• Collaborated and travelled globally for suppliers to resolve complex production and design challenges.
• Produced complete system prototypes (lamp, chiller, power supply), ensuring compliance with CE standards.

2010 - 2011: Led design of forklifts

Role: TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Customer: Benemos Lifters, Italy

Tasks:

• Led design of forklifts with hydraulic and electromechanical actuators, performing finite element simulations and CE load testing.
• Orchestrated supplier selection, assembly, and production, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

2003 - 2011: Pioneered heatsinks and liquid cold plates

Role: CONSULTANT (50+ PROJECTS)

Customer: LDS System, Italy

Tasks:

• Pioneered heatsinks and liquid cold plates for electronic cooling, applying custom Excel-based flow vs. Rth modeling.

2009 - 2010: Contributed to the works on food processing machines

Role: CONSULTANT

Customer: Fia srl / Boston Products srl, Italy

Tasks:

• Contributed to the works on food processing machines, ensuring CE, NSF, RAEE, and ROHS compliance.
• Engineered technical and manufacturing documentation for 14 product series, ensuring clarity for internal teams and suppliers and reducing production-related inquiries by an estimated 20%.

2003 - 2008: Formulated and headed manufacturing

Role: TECHNICAL MANAGER

Customer: Fia srl / Boston Products srl, Italy

Tasks:

• Formulated and headed manufacturing of food processing machinery from ingot to assembly.
• Introduced safety innovations in 400 VAC electrical systems, exceeding competitor standards.
• Achieved CE, UL, and NSF certifications for international markets.
• Spearheaded supplier relations and patent filings.

2008 - 2008: Conducted thermal and mechanical analysis

Role: CONSULTANT

Customer: CRS Industrial Power Equipment srl, Italy

Tasks:

• Conducted thermal and mechanical analysis of anodization equipment.
• Solved multi-metallic corrosion and biological fouling issues.

2003 - 2003: Led and designed project

Role: CONSULTANT

Customer: Sicce S.p.A., Italy

Tasks:

• Led and designed project for PC cooling systems, developing new resin and plastic-based solutions.

2003 - 2003: Designed HVAC and cooling systems

Role: DESIGNER

Customer: Studio Incide, Italy

Tasks:

• Designed HVAC and cooling systems for flight simulators (1.5 MW) for Agusta Helicopters Training Center (today Leonardo).
• Identified need for independent cooling system to prevent costly non-conformities.

more Projects on request