I love engineering! My ability to learn quickly, create new designs and solve problems gets me up every morning! I am passionate about using my expertise in CAD software modeling, problem solving, project management and continuous improvement to create new product designs and system process improvement plans.I am a Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in project management, process improvement and documentation, cost reduction and resource optimization. As an Energy Efficiency manager at McDonald's I worked with suppliers to improve existing kitchen equipment as well as develop new technology that was implemented in the restaurants to reduce energy consumption and improve customer comfort. Communication is always paramount in any role, and this is best accomplished by presenting information clearly and timely to stakeholders as well as making it available in different formats. I have designed electro-mechanical devices, ignition switches, locks and most recently a medical device that leverages Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality for use in spinal surgery. IKey Successes:- Created a national utility rebate program that allowed the company and franchisees to save over $750,000 in the first 3 years of the program's existence.- Deployed tools and shared energy saving information with every region in the US through national and regional presentations.- Designed and built a medical device that was successfully used in the first human trial and is currently being used around the world.Key Skills/Attributes:Mechanical Engineer | Facility Engineer | Problem Solving | Creative Product Design | Communicator | Strategy to Execution | CAD | Detail Oriented | Persuasion | Analytical | Verbal & Written Communication | Grace Under Pressure | Project Management | Customer Focus | Creative | Emotional IntelligencePlease contact me at gabapal88@gmail.com