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Todd Mendoza
Senior Innovation Prototyper at REI
Seattle, WA
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About
I create working prototypes for the Industrial Design disciplines. Categories include Medical, Concept Vehicles, Mechanical Engineering Models, Conceptual Design products for consumer and industrial industries. I develop working prototypes from napkin-sketches and able to translate into 3D CAD using SolidWorks. From there I utilize efficient rapid prototyping outputs whether it be 3D Printed, SLA/SLS/FDM, and/or CNC machined parts to create models, proof-of-concept designs, fixtures, tooling, molds, and short-run manufacturing.
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Education
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BFA Industrial DesignColumbus College of Art & Design2005 - 2008
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Associate of Science Concentration Mechanical Engineering TechnologyColumbus State2002 - 2004
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Experience
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Sr. Innovation PrototyperSeattle, WADec 2014 - Present (7 years)
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Sr. Prototypist / Industrial DesignerPriority DesignsJun 2009 - Nov 2014 (5 years 5 months)CAD/CAM/CNC
Working with a well-rounded list of clients, I created working prototypes for the consumer, medical, and industrial product categories. Skills include taking 2Dimensional drawings, renderings, napkin sketches and creating 3D CAD prototypeable/manufacturable data. Ideating. CNC programming and running CNC machines. Creating solid "breadboard" or proof-of-function and aesthetic engineering prototypes.
Solidworks
Mastercam
Haas 3-Axis MIll and Lathe: TM-1, OM-2, TL-1
Renishaw Tool Probe
Adobe Creative Suites
Clients:
Coca-Cola, Nike, Taylor Made, Cannondale, Electrolux, GE Appliances, Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson), Rawlings, STX, Scott's Miracle Grow, Kobalt Tools, Corona Garden Tools, Melnor Lawn Sprinklers... .. . -
Industrial DesignerLaser ReproductionsDec 2006 - Jul 2009 (2 years 7 months)Leading provider of rapid prototyping, manufacturing and product development services to industrial design firms, original equipment manufacturers, inventors and architects. Started to familiarize working with CAD to Rapid Prototyping processes. Developed consumer products as well as worked in the Model Shop.
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Design InternFitchMar 2001 - May 2001 (2 months)High school internship. Worked on sketching and ideating with the college interns and design team.
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Awards
patent #7,228,769
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Affiliations
IDSA, IxDA, ASM,
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On Coroflot@toddmendoza, member since 2006
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