Valeria Ruiz Soto

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering completed at Universidad de Costa Rica, with recognition of academic excellence. Also, a technical drafter knowledgeable in 3D modeling and mechanical drawings with CAD software packages. Currently started developing my career in the programming field of different code languages. Excellent with time and project management capable of working as part of a team and as a leader. Versatile, committed, and focused on quality, honesty, and integrity with a high interest in acquiring new knowledge and work experience willing to go the extra mile. Longing for professional and personal growth.

Soft Skills 

• Easy learning and adaptation. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive.
• Attention to detail. 
• Leadership, collaboration, and team player.
• Analytical and good at problem-solving. 
• Excellent time and task management. 

 Technical Skills

• English level: C1 – Proficient. 
• 3D and 2D modeling: Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit BIM.
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, LaTeX.
• Code programming (Basic level): MATLAB, Phyton, Microsoft Power Apps, HTML.

Design Engineer, Johnson Controls

October 2021 – Present

• Design, selection, and make proposals of the mechanical equipment for HVAC projects from USA, Canada and LATAM.
• Create 2D and 3D Mechanical drawings.
• Effectively communicate with internal customers and peers in English and Spanish.
• Apply value engineering for cost savings and design improvements, recommending different equipment or technologies tosupply the client’s needs.
• Work as a part of a team or as a leader managing and supporting medium and high complex projects within a short time schedule.

Jr. Budged engineer, clima ideal s.a.

January 2021 – October 2021

• Design and cost estimation of commercial and residential HVAC systems.
• Evaluate the scope of the work. 
• Preparate medium complex Bills of materials. 
• Quote labor, materials, and mechanical equipment.

TECHNICAL DRAFTEr INTERN, Ministerio de educación pública

September 2016 – December 2016

• Drawing architectural, mechanical, and structural plans.
• 3D modeling.
• Complete projects within schedule.

Bachelor of mechanical engineer

Universidad de Costa Rica, December 2021

Internal auditor in quality management systems ISO 9001

INTECO, November 2022

Calculation, Specification and Selection of HVAC Systems

CIEMI curse, June 2022

middle technician in technical drawing

Colegio Técnico Profesional de Heredia, December 2016

autocad 2d module

Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje INA, September 2015