Daniel Ura Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az, Us

Phoenix, Arizona

Calgary, Canada Area

- Responsible for the development of innovative products, from concept to prototype, leading a multi-disciplinary team of 5 through a Design thinking process (“standing shoe”).- Lead the evaluation of innovative concepts by creating rapid prototypes through hands-on, CAD models, 3D printing and advanced manufacturing processes.- Lead the project for World Rugby and Under Armour, involving mechanical and biomechanical data collection with elite rugby players, to determine the influence of footwear traction on injury risk.- Analysis and scientific integration of large data sets of kinematics and foot pressure, in order to design rugby footwear.- Responsible for producing written reviews and reports of upcoming research, methods and industry trends in the areas of footwear, apparel, test methodologies, materials and manufacturing processes. - Prepare concept and results-based presentations and written reports for internal partners and clients.- Lead, design and develop a completely redesigned wireless ice-hockey stick system to evaluate player’s shot performance (sensors + Arduino + IOS).- A strategic planner with strong academic and applied research experience evidenced by exploring new areas of engineering and the design of an in-vivo skin-equipment friction system (foot + sock).- Active team player skills providing engineering advice and guidance to internal partners and colleagues in research and consulting projects for clients.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

- Project management, research, design, construction and validation of a mechanical test rig to be used as the global standard test to measure the shoe-surface friction in tennis.- Conflict management and collaborator skills evidenced by leading a cross-functional international project, to measure on-court mechanics, biomechanics and perception of elite tennis players (UK- Spain).- Strong experience using CAE & CAD tools and mechanical testing of materials (DMTA, quasi-static, Shore hardness) Work with internal departments and external vendors to obtain prototype parts and recognise capabilities.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Development and implementation of 3D position measurement test methodology for putter/ball impact. This 3 stage work focused on understanding the putter and ball impact behaviour with an innovative physical improvement inside the putter. A bespoke 3D high speed video filming technique was implemented to film ball impacts. Analysis of big data as statistical analysis were performed to measure the real effects in putter and ball speed, acceleration and vibration. Results were reported and presented to the client.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Design of mechanical testing methodology to wear rugby ball specimens. Use of confocal microscopy to measure and characterise the levels of wear of ball's pimples over different time periods. Results were compared to real play conditions and reported to client.

London, United Kingdom

Worked at the Technical Department doing laboratory and field testing.- Testing and approval of tennis balls on the market.- Design and development of software tools utilised for 3D high speed video filming and analysis of tennis players during live play.- Analysis of ball-strings oblique impacts through high speed video filming techniques, to understand the effect of low friction strings on spin generation.- Player high speed video filming during the ATP world tour finals 2011; measurement and analysis of spin and ball velocities generated.- Lab testing of different tennis surfaces to classify them accordingly to the ball-surface pace.- Field surface testing at Wimbledon centre court and other venues. - Player perception and friction collaborative study: Participated with universities and tennis players to measure biomechanics and foot pressure of tennis players performing typical tennis movements on different tennis surfaces. Performed mechanical testing to measure the frictional characteristics of the tennis courts.- Statistical analysis of high volumes of data and creation of reports and presentation of results.

Torreón Area, Mexico

Cofounder of own design and automation consultancy company. Specialised in bespoke automated solutions to different industries. - Strong project and time management skills with high experience in CAD, FEA, simulations models, robotics, manufacturing, process engineering and mechanical design.- Initial contact with clients. - Technical meetings with clients and providers.- Source materials, including test equipment.- Design, construct and validation of automated solutions for clients.- Management of human resources.- Budget management.- Leading business innovation and developing prototypes.

Torreón Area, Mexico

3 year project to design and develop an automatic equipment to help the classification process of different kinds of empty bottles.- Mechanical design manager.- Main contact with client.- Design and construction of test equipment.- Management of human resources.- Analyse and report findings.- Field testing.- Generate test procedures in line with company.

Phd In Mechanical Engineering, Tribological Behaviour Of Shoe-Surface Interactions In Tennis, - Sponsored By The International Tennis Federation

Msc In Sports Engineering, Effect Of Low Friction Coatings For An Impact Between A Tennis Ball And Racket, - Sponsored By Prince Sports.

Mechatronics Engineering