I'm an engineer-turned-designer with a passion for turning ideas into tangible products. I enjoy solving complex problems in constrained environments and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. I thrive in international settings, having worked across Spain, Portugal and Brazil, leading R&D, design, and project management efforts to deliver innovative, manufacturable solutions.

Miguel Ángel Cerezo Díaz

I'm an engineer-turned-designer with a passion for turning ideas into tangible products. I enjoy solving complex problems in constrained environments and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. I thrive in international settings, having worked across Spain, Portugal and Brazil, leading R&D, design, and project management efforts to deliver innovative, manufacturable solutions.

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I’m an engineer-turned-designer with a passion for turning ideas into tangible products. I enjoy solving complex problems in constrained environments and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.
I thrive in international settings, having worked across Spain, Portugal and Brazil, leading R&D, design, and project management efforts to deliver innovative, manufacturable solutions.

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Language

English
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Developer of innovations for Surfing at Cherry Factory of Surf Inventions
January 1, 2019 - Present
Innovative product creation, R&D, testing, manufacturing, patent and trademark registration, website, media content, promotion and project management.
Mechanical Design Engineer / Project Manager at WavEC Offshore Renewables
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021
Mechanical design of subsea robotic arm; from scratch 7 DOF mechanism, actuator casing and pressure compensation systems; FE analysis; project management coordinating 10 people, overseas partners; budget and supplier management; high-precision assembly and test; titanium 3D prints.
Back Office Clerk / IRS Manager - Derivatives at Caixa Galicia
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Derivatives Back Office administration; financial accounting; international counterparty liaison; improved system to handle significantly higher operation volume.

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (M.Eng Hons UK 4y) at Universidad de Cantabria
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
Ocean Energies Technician at CEER
January 1, 2016 - February 9, 2026
Formation - Finance MEFF (Expert in equity management with derivatives) at Madrid, ES
January 1, 2005 - February 9, 2026
Masters in Business Management at CUNEF
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Saint Patrick's School, Bilingual High School at Saint Patrick's School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Saint Patrick's School - High School Diploma (Bilingual)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
Masters in Business Management
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Formation - Finance MEFF (Equity management with derivatives)
January 1, 2005 - February 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet