ENGINEERING PRECISION, AUTOMATION, AND MANUFACTURING INTELLIGENCE
CNC machining and robotics aren’t just tools—I use them to turn concepts into reality. As a product designer and manufacturing engineer, I take an idea to parametric CAD to high-precision, automated production. I combine traditional fabrication with modern, data-driven automation. I don’t just operate machines — I optimize entire workflows.
I optimize material feeds, tool speeds, and cutter paths for metals, composites, and more exotic materials like acetate-acrylic combinations or multilayered glue-ups, while actively controlling heat buildup.
I ensure seamless transitions from digital design to real-world production, cutting waste and inefficiency as much as possible.
CNC MILLING, TURNING & MULTI-AXIS MACHINING
I program and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines, working with:
Germany: Hermle, DMG Mori, Kern.
Switzerland (my home turf): Willemin-Macodel, Mikron.
Japan: Mazak, Okuma, Matsuura, Brother.
US: Hurco, Haas.
I know Brother and Hermle best:
I rely on Brother for extremely high speeds with imperceptible quality penalty (no wonder Apple fills huge halls with Brother Speedios for their iPhones).
Hermle for precise, convoluted work that warrants the extra cost.
I still remember how to run Soviet-era lathes (ТВ-6, 1К62…), 2/3-axis mills (675П anyone?), and drilling stations, from my school days in the USSR (it was my parents' idea to move there when I was 2… I left the frigid winters as soon as I could, at age 17). So when the job demands a manual touch, I won’t panic. On the contrary, I’ve customized and zeroed-in several German manual machines for weird projects.
FIXTURE & JIG ENGINEERING
For larger, complex batches of repeatable machining, I design custom fixtures / pallets — that's when my product designer skills come in handy.
I use off-the-shelf solutions when possible to speed up setup and lower cost. The market is full of excellent, extremely versatile solutions already.
I build modular jigs for multi-machine, multi-operation workflows, cutting machine changeovers.
INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION
As a programmer with 36 years of experience, I code in KRL and Python when custom scripts are required to develop multi-axis robotic workflows using ABB, KUKA and Fanuc arms.
I integrate robotic arms with CNC mills, laser cutters, and press brakes, automating part handling… leaving the boring stuff for the hydraulics and pneumatics.
I deploy machine vision systems for real-time alignment and quality control—an area in rapid transformation currently.
MULTI-TOOL DIGITAL FABRICATION
Laser Cutting & Engraving:
I run CO₂, fiber, and UV lasers, tuning nozzles, power, and frequency for optimal precision, with a preference for Trumpf machines.
I adjust settings for metals, composites, and more exotic materials like acrylics to prevent burning or distortion.
Waterjet & Plasma Cutting:
I cut thick metals, glass, and ceramics with high-pressure waterjets.
I set up plasma-cutting systems for fast, industrial-grade steelwork.
Sheet Metal Bending & Forming:
I shape metals using Trumpf, Amada, Bystronic, and Nargesa presses.
I account for springback and metal fatigue, adjusting angles for each alloy.
Hybrid 3D Printing + CNC Workflows:
I like to combine additive (3D printing) and subtractive (CNC) methods for high-tolerance prototypes.
The best of both worlds, I produce metal-polymer hybrid parts, balancing weight and strength.
GOOD, BUT CAN WE MAKE IT BETTER? PROCESS OPTIMIZATION & WORKFLOW AUTOMATION.
I apply Kaizen and SMED—a subject I chose to research at my business school in the 1990s, intrigued by Japan’s rapid jump in quality.
I integrate Theory of Constraints (TOC), introduced by Eliyahu M. Goldratt, alongside materials movement and toolpath automation to reduce bottlenecks and streamline production cycles.
I optimize production efficiency using real-time data tracking, allowing for predictive maintenance and early failure detection.
As an automation specialist, I write custom scripts that eliminate redundant tool changes and inefficiencies, refining workflows with precision.
WHY I NATURALLY GREW INTO THIS ROLE
I engineer and code. I started machining on manual Soviet lathes before I could drive. I got my first computer before I got my driver’s license, so I write software in any required language—a rare edge in this field.
I work directly with manufacturers—no middlemen, no delays. I troubleshoot and optimize Brother, Haas, Hermle, Trumpf, ABB, KUKA, and Fanuc machines with a quick WhatsApp to the engineer who builds the tool.
I balance engineering with business sense. My ESCP Europe education helps me negotiate supplier deals and optimize logistics without wasting resources or nerves.
I materialize, not theorize. Whether programming a 5-axis mill, fine-tuning a robotic cell, or deploying AI-driven quality control, I solve problems and get results… with a certain aesthetic sense of someone who started painting complex landscapes at age 14.
THE SHIPPING TRAY
Most people specialize. Some program robots. Some optimize machining. Some build. I have enough bandwidth for all 3 — engineering high-precision, high-efficiency manufacturing. Optimized. Automated. Engineered to Swiss spec. Ready to ship.