I am a mechanical engineering design and drafting professional with over 40 years of experience. I started on a design team and progressed to leadership roles in design engineering, then as a partner in CAD consulting and IT/CAD training firms. I have extensive experience building CAD standards, implementing parametric CAD workflows, and delivering hands-on training to government agencies and private sector clients in engineering drawing and CAD best practices. My passion is helping teams optimize product development and manufacturing processes through practical CAD solutions, strong documentation, and clear communication. I enjoy mentoring others, sharing industry standards, and leveraging technology to improve design quality and efficiency across Caribbean and North American contexts.

Daryl E. Collins

I am a mechanical engineering design and drafting professional with over 40 years of experience. I started on a design team and progressed to leadership roles in design engineering, then as a partner in CAD consulting and IT/CAD training firms. I have extensive experience building CAD standards, implementing parametric CAD workflows, and delivering hands-on training to government agencies and private sector clients in engineering drawing and CAD best practices. My passion is helping teams optimize product development and manufacturing processes through practical CAD solutions, strong documentation, and clear communication. I enjoy mentoring others, sharing industry standards, and leveraging technology to improve design quality and efficiency across Caribbean and North American contexts.

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I am a mechanical engineering design and drafting professional with over 40 years of experience. I started on a design team and progressed to leadership roles in design engineering, then as a partner in CAD consulting and IT/CAD training firms. I have extensive experience building CAD standards, implementing parametric CAD workflows, and delivering hands-on training to government agencies and private sector clients in engineering drawing and CAD best practices.

My passion is helping teams optimize product development and manufacturing processes through practical CAD solutions, strong documentation, and clear communication. I enjoy mentoring others, sharing industry standards, and leveraging technology to improve design quality and efficiency across Caribbean and North American contexts.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Owner / Partner at Lignum Technologies (Bahamas) Ltd.
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
IT and CAD Consulting and Training; AutoCAD dealer for Bahamas, Turks & Caicos and Cayman Islands; Lignum Institute of Technologies (approved by Ministry of Education); AutoCAD training for Government of the Bahamas; Ministry of Public Works; Water & Sewerage Corp.; Bahamas Electricity Corp.; Bahamas Telecommunications; Architects & Engineers in the Private Sector.
Owner / Partner at CADD Tech Services Ltd.
December 31, 1993 - December 31, 1993
CAD Consulting and Training; Design & Engineering Drawings for Hydraulic Power Systems; Ontario Government grant of $50,000 for research of Parametrics in CAD to assist small Manufacturing Companies to implement and automate CAD.
Manager (Design & Engineering) at Vickers Canada
December 31, 1989 - December 31, 1989
Design of Hydraulic Power units; Implemented AutoCAD for design in Engineering; Developed in-house CAD standards and symbol block library for Hydraulic circuits.
Design Drafting at Mack Trucks Canada
December 31, 1982 - December 31, 1982
Part of team responsible for design of a new truck for Canadian and Alaskan Oil fields.
Design Drafting at Wajax International
December 31, 1978 - December 31, 1978
Design of Utility vehicles for Hydro and Telecommunications.
Design Drafting at Consolidated Dynamics
December 31, 1976 - December 31, 1976
Design of low profile heavy duty vehicles for Mobile cranes and Military.
Design Drafting at Toronto
December 31, 1974 - December 31, 1974
Design of Combine Harvesters.

Education

Senior Cambridge High School Certificate at Barnes High School, India
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Mechanical Apprenticeship at Daimler Mercedes Benz, India
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Mechanical Engineering at Ryerson Polytechnic Institute
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Computer Science at Atkinson College (York University)
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Parametric Design Software (CAD) at Synthesis Inc.
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Autodesk Product Training (AutoCAD, Inventor) at Down to Earth Technologies
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025

Qualifications

Autodesk Product Training (AutoCAD, Inventor)
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Ontario Government Grant for Parametric CAD Research
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Senior Cambridge High School Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
4-year Mechanical Apprenticeship - Daimler Mercedes Benz, India
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Education, Computers & Electronics, Real Estate & Construction
    Power Unit Assy
    Design of physical Power Unit translated from Hydraulic Schematic. designer
    Hydraulic Power Unit
    Hydraulic Power Unit developed from Schematic drawing.