Rafael Vieira Doherty Email & Phone Number

São Paulo, Brazil

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil

• Execution of 8+ consulting projects using computational simulation (FEA).
• Planning technical activities proactively to ensure the expansion and renewal of 16 accounts, with focus on key account WEG.
• Responsible for pre-sales commercial activities (presentations and proofs of concept) by demonstrating the potential of computational simulations in product development.

Florianópolis, Santa Catarina

• Technical support of after-sales to customers, through emails and video calls, in order to ensure maximum impact on product development using the software.

Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

• Study of blood flow through computer simulation (CFD), contributing to the development of alternative non-invasive methods for detecting breast cancer in women.

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

• Design of the vehicle's aerodynamic package, using CAD tools and computer simulations (CFD), in order to reduce drag and maximize downforce with the goal to increase vehicle's performance.

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

• Design and manufacture of a turboexpander test bench in order to improve the performance and sustainability of automotive engines, reducing fuel consumption and gas emissions.

Recife, PE, Brazil

• Responsible for set up the team’s structure, carry out the supervision of the project's main decisions, motivate team members and represent the team during competitions.

Recife, PE, Brazil

• Responsible for driving the MB2 prototype during competition and validation tests, being subjected to high pressure environments.

Recife, PE, Brazil

• Leadership of the vehicle manufacturing team composed of ~12 people, assigning tasks to members, managing time, controlling resources and being present in the most important manufacturing activities, such as alignment.

Recife, PE, Brazil

• Innovative design of a seat made from composite materials that is 60% lighter and, according to driver's feedback, considerably more comfortable when compared to the previous seat.
• Design of a tire forces test equipment in order to measure the dynamic data of the tires, which was done for the first time in the team, allowing to use the data acquired in future seasons and, consequently, improving.
• Responsible for fine tuning the setup of shock absorbers, stabilizer bar and tires, in order to find the best performance of the driver and vehicle combination.

Recife, PE, Brazil

Mangue Baja Team member.

Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

• Volunteer teaching assistant in Fluid Mechanics module. Responsible for giving additional lectures and develop a study guide for newcomer students.

Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

• Scholarship teaching assistant in Physics module. Responsible for assisting the professor during lectures and preparing short tests to evaluate the students.

Undergraduation, Mechanical Engineering, Gpa: 8.46 Out Of 10

Relevant Modules: Computational Methods, Mechanical Design, Solid Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermal Machines, Materials, Mechanical.

Undergraduation, Engineering Mechanics, Gpa: 9.23

• Academic Mobility Program (1 Year). Relevant Modules: Economic Engineering, Structural Analysis, Machine Elements, Noise Control.

Undergraduation, Automotive And Motorsport Engineering

• Exchange Program (6 Months). Relevant modules taken: Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics, Design Analysis, Professional.