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Please Send any inquires to: DavidGabriel.Designer@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmichaelgabriel/
JULY 2020 - Present
Industrial Designer
Conceptual designer for the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) . After several sketch iterations of the LTV, I utilized Virtual Reality to create a Computer Aided Design (CAD) model of the LTV. This allowed for a highly human centric approach, building at full scale and using posable mannequins to verify the design can accommodate a range of anthropometric requirements.
Primary point of contact for the EVA Ladder design on the Human Systems Integration Team.
Virtual Reality Developer
Spearheaded the first Virtual Reality (VR) lab within Dynetics and aligned VR efforts between NASA and other partner agencies.
Created unique assets for Human Factors Evaluations using Unreal Engine and Blender.
Designed an experiential environment for familiarization with the Dynetics Human Landing System exterior, the interior of the Crew Module and a 1000ft overview of Shackleton Crater on the lunar south pole.
Project Engineer
Enhanced Low Fidelity Mock Up Facility capabilities by coordinating the installation of industrial AC units, CCTV system and security cage.
Served as Test Director for Human-In-The-Loop Testing and property manager for space sensitive equipment.
Sustained continuous improvement of the Low and Medium Fidelity Mock Ups through coordinated efforts with NASA, Oceaneering, Sierra Space and other partner agencies.
MAY 2019 - MAY 2020 *Internship and Senior Project
Industrial Designer
Designed human factors based solutions for crew accommodations in support of project Gateway.
Worked directly with NASA engineering teams to create UI/UX system for Gateway prototyping platform.
Built full scale mock up of Lunar Habitat concept and performed HFE analysis.
Visualized advanced concepts through sketches, CAD and Virtual Reality.
Developed system requirements based on NASA -STD - 3001 and maintained a 5% - 99% user profile accessibility standard.
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JAN 2019 - DEC 2019
Industrial Designer
Developed device activation triggers based on human factors and FDA sterilization requirements.
Created manufacture - ready identifying markers to enhance UI/UX on handheld medical electronics.
Visualized advanced concepts through sketches, prototyping and CAD Rendering.
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AUG 2015 - AUG - 2017
Lead Fabricator
Designed and manufactured over 50 different custom furniture designs.
Researched ergonomic technical specification for commercial and residential furniture.
Prepared designs for CNC manufacturing.
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AUG 2015 - AUG - 2017
Infantry Team Leader
Graduated in the top 5% of the Non Commissioned Officer Leadership School.
Awards for valor and distinguished service in combat during Operation Enduring Freedom, AFG.
Maintained accountability of classified information and over $100,000 of equipment with zero loss.
Led numerous combat patrols while coordinating efforts with multiple agencies on the battlefield.
Provided ground support for Village Stability Operations while embedded with S.E.A.L. Team 4.
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Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design
Class of 2020
Magna Cum Laude
IDSA Student Board Member
Guest Speaker to the MIAD Board of Trustees
3rd Place GM transportation design
Adobe CS
Keyshot 9
Solidworks
Sketchbook Pro
VR/AR
Unreal Engine 4
Sketching
Drafting
Rapid Prototyping
3D Printing
Welding
Carpentry