I am a CAD Designer, Technical Specialist, and Product Development Specialist with a strong background in CAD/CAM, engineering, manufacturing, and technical disciplines. I am experienced in utilizing various software tools for design, modeling, and programming, with a focus on collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading product development from concept through completion. Skilled in project management, technical writing, and quality control, I excel at liaising between vendors, manufacturing, and internal departments. My expertise extends across mechanical engineering, CAM programming, reverse engineering, and quality inspection, supported by certifications in machining, CAD software, and project management.

Dennis (Joe) Joseph Pisko II

I am a CAD Designer, Technical Specialist, and Product Development Specialist with a strong background in CAD/CAM, engineering, manufacturing, and technical disciplines. I am experienced in utilizing various software tools for design, modeling, and programming, with a focus on collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading product development from concept through completion. Skilled in project management, technical writing, and quality control, I excel at liaising between vendors, manufacturing, and internal departments. My expertise extends across mechanical engineering, CAM programming, reverse engineering, and quality inspection, supported by certifications in machining, CAD software, and project management.

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I am a CAD Designer, Technical Specialist, and Product Development Specialist with a strong background in CAD/CAM, engineering, manufacturing, and technical disciplines. I am experienced in utilizing various software tools for design, modeling, and programming, with a focus on collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading product development from concept through completion.

Skilled in project management, technical writing, and quality control, I excel at liaising between vendors, manufacturing, and internal departments. My expertise extends across mechanical engineering, CAM programming, reverse engineering, and quality inspection, supported by certifications in machining, CAD software, and project management.

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Work Experience

Mechanical Engineer at AXI-International
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Performed mechanical engineering duties including product design, technical drawings, and development support from July 2023 to May 2024.
CAD Design / API Integration at VGM Glass & Metal
June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Provided CAD design services and API integration support between March 2022 and June 2022.
Mechanical Engineer / Designer at APEX Water-jetting
February 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Responsible for mechanical engineering and design tasks from September 2020 through February 2022.
Chief Mechanical Engineer at Wuelf Arms
March 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Led mechanical engineering development for products from December 2020 to March 2021.
Design Engineer at Cooper Surgical
December 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025
Performed design engineering responsibilities supporting surgical product development during October 2020 to December 2020.
CAD/CAM Engineer at Ward Leonard
July 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025
Conducted CAD/CAM engineering work including programming and product design from July 2018 through July 2020.
Design Engineer at Vortech Systems
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2025
Provided design engineering services from June 2016 to September 2016.
Manufacturing Engineer at Integracast
July 1, 2015 - September 1, 2025
Worked as a manufacturing engineer from May 2015 through July 2015.
Caregiver to Disabled Parents
June 1, 2016 - September 1, 2025
Provided care and support to disabled parents from June 2014 to June 2016.
CAD Design Technical Specialist at Advance Torque Products
June 1, 2014 - September 1, 2025
Responsible for CAD design and technical specialist tasks over a ten-year period from May 2004 to June 2014.
Team Leader / Machinist at Mid State Mfg.
January 1, 2002 - September 1, 2025
Led team and performed machinist duties from 1984 to 2002.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music/English at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Master-cam Lathe / MACDAC Engineering
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025
Master-cam Mill / MACDAC Engineering
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025
Solidworks Simulation (FEA.) / CAPINC
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025
Siemens CAM Control / Siemens Corporation
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025
Brown and Sharp CMM / TESA Americas Service
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing / CCSU
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025
Project management / Fred Prior
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025
Microsoft Excel Beyond the Basics / Fred Prior
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Healthcare
    paper CAD/Modeling/Design
    Some examples of my modeling and design work.