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Santiago Usme

@santiagousme

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Mechanical and electronic engineer focused on robotics, automation, and prototyping for innovative projects.

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I seek hands-on roles in robotics or automation where I can lead hardware/software integration, prototype products, and drive manufacturing-ready solutions in collaborative, innovative teams.

I am a mechanical and electronic engineering graduate from Universidad de los Andes with hands-on experience in robotics, industrial automation, and product prototyping.

Throughout university I led hardware and software efforts for ROBOCOL's ROV projects, managing power distribution, communication protocols, and image transmission while guiding interdisciplinary teams in competitions such as ERC2020 and MateROV2023.

I have practical experience as a Python tutor, 3D printing entrepreneur, and engineering leader at a startup where I developed prototypes for sales; I also completed a quality and improvement internship at Meals de Colombia S.A.S.

I bring skills in CAD, simulation, embedded systems, ROS2, and manufacturing processes, and I am eager to apply my technical leadership to build robust, production-ready robotics and automation solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

3D Printing Entrepreneur

Current

Self Employed

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years)

Founded and operated a 3D printing venture since 2020, delivering custom prototypes and managing fabrication workflows and client projects.

3D Printing Autocad Inventor Manufacturing Prototyping Project Management

University Intern

Meals de Colombia S.A.S.

Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 (5 months)

Completed a quality and improvement internship in the first semester of 2025, implementing process improvements to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

Quality Improvement Process Optimization Data Analysis Mechanical Design Team Collaboration

Team Member and Leader

ROBOCOL

Jan 2019 - Dec 2023 (4 years 11 months)

Participated as hardware and software leader on ROV projects, leading teams in ERC2020 and MateROV2023 competitions and improving power, communication, and image transmission systems.

Arduino Ubuntu Embedded Systems Power Distribution Team Leadership

Python Tutor

Universidad de los Andes

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)

Tutored university students in Python fundamentals and problem-solving from 2019 to 2021, improving course comprehension and assignment completion rates.

Python Teaching Curriculum Development Visual Studio Code Debugging

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidad de los Andes

Electronic Engineering, Engineering

2019 - 2025

Grade: 3.8

Universidad de los Andes

Mechanical Engineering, Engineering

2018 - 2025

Grade: 3.8

Activities and societies: ROBOCOL team leader (hardware & software), participated in ERC2020 and MateROV2023; internship at Meals de Colombia S.A.S.; tutor in Python; 3D printing entrepreneur.

Dual degree program in Mechanical and Electronic Engineering at Universidad de los Andes from 2018 to 2025 with emphasis on robotics and industrial automation.