PAOLA MICHELLE SORIANO
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EDUCATION 
Carnegie Mellon University-Entertainment Technology Center (ETC), Pittsburgh, PA (May 2013) 
    • Master of Entertainment Technology   
University of Western Ontario (UWO), London, Ontario  (2011) 
    • Bachelor of Engineering Science with Distinction, Mechanical Engineering   
 
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
3-D Modeling Design:       SolidWorks, Maya, 3ds Max, AutoCad, Revit
Optics:                                 Lenses, Stereoscopic 3D, Light Theory
Machining Skills:                Injection Molding, 3D printing, Soldering, machine shop skills
2D Design:                            Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator
Video Processing:              Adobe: Premiere Pro, After Effects
Other Engineering Tools:   Matlab, PLC Ladder Logic, Advanced Excel 
Language Proficiencies:     English (Native) French (Proficient) Spanish (Proficient)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY   
Walt Disney Imagineering, Lake Buena Vista, Florida (Present)
    Senior Show Electronic Engineer,  Projection & Optics
  • Design and develop video projection systems
  • Ride attraction projection mapping, Animatronic facial projection
  • Specify projector technologies, lens systems, screens, and media hardware requirements
  • Design for fabrication of mounting systems
  • Produce 3D CAD optical design layouts
  • R&D on next generation projection systems
  • Coordinated teams for onsite implementation of design
 Walt Disney Imagineering, Lake Buena Vista, Florida (2013-2015)
    Special Effects Associate,  Technical Programs
  • Part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for ensuring show quality standards are defined and maintained based on original design intent of Disney attractions
  • Design Lead on an animatronic facial projection refurbishment seen by 12 million+ guests annually.
  • Based on system requirements specified new projector technologies
  • Modeled 3D parts and assemblies in Solidworks for production
  • Prototyped parts to verify their function using various processes (3D printing, machined components)
  • Coordinated various teams for onsite implementation of design
  • Conducted research into new technologies essential for development of future projects

The Walt Disney Company Parks and Resorts, Lake Buena Vista, FL (2013)
    New Technology Analyst
  • Designed camera enclosures and a pneumatic system for Next Generation Experience media capture
  • Modeled and 3D printed prototype concepts for equipment housings using the Makerbot Replicator
  • Corrected 3D facial models generated from guest images for a projection mapped, 3D printed merchandising application 

Pearson Foundation, Pittsburgh, PA  (2012 )                                                                                                                         
     Artist/Game Designer 
  • Part of an interdisciplinary team rapid prototyping educational games using standard curriculum 
  • Helped Create game themes/concepts and interactions
  • Created the 2D artwork/assets to be used in Game Maker Software
 
 University of Western Ontario,
London, Ontario  ( 2011)                                                                                                      
     Research Assistant with Engineering Dean Dr. Andrew Hrymak
  • Set up and commissioned a Battenfeld Micro Injection Molding Machine for microelectromechanical (MEMS) Parts 
  • Procured all the necessary parts working alongside the machine shop, purchasing and the distributor.   
  • Configured the control panel for correct injection use   
 
 Ontario Power Generation,
Pickering, Ontario (2010 )                                                                                                          
    Mechanical Nuclear Plant Design Intern
  • Part of an interdisciplinary team in the implementation of codes and standards for new design modifications  
  • Scheduled and recorded employee work tasks
  • Organized engineering drawings and documents
  • Created technical specification sheets for various plant equipment and components  
 
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company: Canada’s Wonderland,
Vaughan, Ontario  (2008)                                                   
    Rides Mechanic Summer Co-op  
  • Performed daily preventative maintenance on rides
  • Assisted in rebuilds and repair of rides and equipment

ACADEMIC PROJECT EXPERIENCES  

 Xenon: Current Project (ETC Silicon Valley) (2012 )                                                                                                              
     Writer/Filmmaker/3D Artist  
  • Working as a team doing visualization of future technologies and their uses, culminating in a short film
  • Led brainstorming session and developed a story/script based off these sessions
  • Assisted in both live action production and 3D model production
 
Anihccam: Semester 2 Project (ETC) (2012 )                                                                                                                       
     Co-producer/3-D modeler/animator  
  • A live-action/animated short film reimagining Italian Futurism presented in Italy
  • Responsible for organizing the technical and design pipeline for both animated and live action sequences
  • Co-ordinated work tasks and scheduled key milestones for individuals on the team
 
Building Virtual Worlds (ETC) ( 2011 )                                                    
    3D Modeler/Producer/Game Designer                                                                                                                                      
  • Course based on multi-disciplinary 4-5 person teams creating virtual interactive experiences in a rapid prototyping environment.  
  • Platform Exposure: Head Mounted Display, Kinect, Unity Mobile   
 
 Robotics and Manufacturing Automation Term project
(UWO 2011 )                                                                          
  • Designed, constructed and tested an automated facility for assembling tape dispensers  
  • Gained experience with PLC and creating HMI  
  • Knowledge in Product Design and Development  
 
 Fourth Year Design Project: Spinal Loading Simulator (UWO 2011)                                                                                
  • Worked with a team evaluating and refining a simulator design for laboratory investigations of spine motion
 
 Mechatronics Design Project: Urban Search and Rescue Robot (UWO 2010 )                                                             
  • Developed and applied fundamental mechanical and electrical principles to design, construct, and test a lightweight, semi-autonomous robot.  
  • Programmed microcontrollers and used them in circuit integration for robotic motion.  
 
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS  

TEA Summit and Thea Awards Scholarship Recipient  (2013)

Walt Disney Imagineering’s ImagiNation Design Competition Semi Finalist  (2012)                                                  
 
 University of Western Ontario National Scholar  (2006-2011) 
  • EV Buchanan Faculty of Engineering Scholarship  
  • Dean’s Honor List:  Bachelor of Engineering Science
  • City of London Queen Elizabeth Scholarship

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS/VOLUNTEER WORK
  • ACM Siggraph member/Student Volunteer
  • WEBots: Western Engineering Robotics club                                   
  • Concrete Toboggan Team             
  • 180km RONA MS Bike Tour



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