barry deroche
@barryderoche
Industrial designer and CNC machinist turning concepts into production-ready, precision-built products.
ColombiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a versatile Industrial Designer and CNC Machinist with over a decade of experience turning concepts into production-ready products across manufacturing, fabrication, architecture, and technology sectors. I combine creative problem-solving with technical depth in CAD development, CNC machining, fabrication systems, and prototyping workflows.
I’ve led projects end-to-end—from concept ideation and engineering documentation to fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, and production optimization. I’m known for designing functional, manufacturable solutions that keep design aesthetics, precision, and operational efficiency aligned with real-world production constraints.
In recent roles, I’ve developed specialized mechanical systems using permanent magnet and magnetic clamping technologies, created detailed 3D CAD assemblies and production-ready documentation, and supported prototype fabrication through testing iterations and mechanical troubleshooting. I also generate CAM files and optimized fabrication workflows, collaborating closely with clients, fabricators, machinists, engineering, and production teams to improve manufacturability and reduce downtime.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Mechanical Designer
Freelance
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Designed and developed specialized mechanical systems and magnetic-based products for commercial, industrial, and consumer applications. Created 3D CAD assemblies and fabrication drawings, engineered custom permanent-magnet machines, and collaborated with clients, fabricators, and machinists to improve manufacturability.
Sheet Metal Fabrication Engineer
Austin Waterjet Inc.
Apr 2020 - Oct 2022 (2 years 6 months)
Produced sheet metal fabrication drawings, 3D production models, and CAM files including nesting layouts to streamline manufacturing workflows. Built custom tooling and fixtures, operated fiber optic and CO2 laser fabrication equipment, and troubleshot mechanical and control-system issues to reduce downtime.
Industrial Designer / 3D CAD
Illumitex
Sep 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 6 months)
Created detailed CAD documentation, technical drawings, and manufacturing files for production environments. Developed CAM programming, designed custom jigs and tooling, and supported 3-axis CNC operations while coordinating with production and engineering teams.
Maintenance Technician / Machine Operator
Delta Millworks
Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 1 month)
Operated and maintained industrial woodworking equipment and automated spray-coating systems. Performed diagnostics, repairs, preventative maintenance, and calibration for production equipment, and supported facility upgrades and infrastructure improvements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Bachelor of Applied Science, Industrial Design
2010 - 2014
Earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Design, building foundations in design and production-oriented workflows.
L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Mechanical Drafting
2006 - 2008
Earned an Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Drafting to support technical drawing and manufacturing documentation.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ColombiaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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