Alex Villanueva
Founder at Eclo, Inc
- Role
- CEO at Eclo
- Location
- Menlo Park, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alex Villanueva
As a seasoned mechanical engineer, entrepreneur, and innovator, I thrive at the…
Experience
CEO
Apr 2014 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
Senior Mechanical Engineer- Led the development of an innovative platform for the apparel and footwear industry, leveraging artificial intelligence, computer vision, and robotics to reduce waste- Designed and developed a proprietary robotic scanner capable of scanning the inside surfaces of shoes. Ensured optimal performance, cost-efficiency, and manufacturability of mechanical components, electronics, optics, and enclosures. Worked closely with vendors and manufacturers to source components and stay within budget- Developed calibration hardware and software, image processing algorithms, post-processing methods, and accuracy testing procedures- Collaborated with computer vision engineers and UI/UX experts to create an effective foot scanning procedure- Collaborated closely with AI engineers, orthopedic surgeons, biomedical engineers, and footwear specialists to develop the AI-powered virtual fitting algorithm, integrating biomechanics, material properties, and expert knowledge into predictive models. Co-founder/CEO- Recruited and assembled a multidisciplinary team of engineers and advisors to drive product development and innovation- Managed teams of frontend and backend developers to create mobile apps and web widgets, ensuring seamless functionality and user experience- Directed teams of graphic and UI/UX designers to deliver polished, consumer-facing products- Oversaw business development efforts and acted as product manager to align technical capabilities with market needs- Secured grants and private funding to support research, development.
Skills
- Analysis
- Smart Materials
- Simulations
- Biomimetics
- Solidworks
- Sensors
- Mecha
- Labview
- Design
- Manufacturing
- Robotics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Data Analysis
- Matlab
- Microsoft Office
- C++
- Mechanical Engineering
- Testing
- Research
- Cad
- Engineering
- Finite Element Analysis
- Computer-Aided Design (Cad)
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