Marco Dell’Orto
Engineering • Design • Analysis • Problem Solving

Project Portfolio

Marco Dell’Orto — Engineering Student (Mechanical / Automotive)
Project-based learning focused on design, iteration and real-world problem solving.

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Selected Projects

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RC Car Aerodynamic Design Study

Personal SolidWorks Aero concepts Iterative design

Design and aerodynamic thinking for a small-scale RC car, focusing on drag reduction and stability.

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Context

Personal engineering project focused on small-scale vehicle aerodynamics.

Problem Statement

Reduce drag while maintaining stability at higher speed.

My Role

Sole designer responsible for concept, CAD and analysis/iteration.

Technical Work

  • 3D CAD concepting and refinement
  • Applied aero fundamentals to body shaping
  • Iteration based on observations/analysis

Outcome

Final body concept + documented iteration decisions.

Key Learnings

  • Smooth transitions can reduce separation/drag
  • Iteration beats “one perfect design”
  • Scaling effects matter in aero assumptions

Formula Student — Vehicle Subsystem Design

Academic / Team CAD Calculations Documentation

Contribution to a Formula Student subsystem design with focus on clear requirements and design iteration.

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Context

Team-based university project contributing to an FS vehicle subsystem.

Problem Statement

Design a subsystem meeting constraints (packaging, weight, manufacturability, performance).

My Role

Subsystem contributor: CAD modeling + calculations + technical notes.

Technical Work

  • Requirement breakdown and trade-offs
  • CAD iteration and fit checks
  • Basic calculations supporting design choices

Outcome

Design proposal + drawings + documented decisions.

Key Learnings

  • Constraints drive good engineering
  • Clear documentation reduces team friction
  • Design is a loop, not a line

Mechanical Design Assignment — Technical Drawings

Academic SolidWorks Drawings

Coursework project focused on mechanical design fundamentals and clean technical drawings.

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Context

University assignment to design a component and deliver proper drawings.

Problem Statement

Produce a manufacturable design with correct dimensions and tolerances.

My Role

Individual work: CAD + drawing pack + brief design justification.

Technical Work

  • Parametric CAD modeling
  • Drafting views, sections and dimensioning
  • Basic manufacturability considerations

Outcome

Drawing pack ready for review/manufacture (course standard).

Key Learnings

  • Drawings are as important as the 3D model
  • Clarity beats complexity
  • Tolerances must match function

Skills

Keep it short, real, and backed by projects.

Technical

  • Mechanical Design
  • Basic Aerodynamics
  • Engineering Analysis (basic)

Software

  • SolidWorks
  • MATLAB (basic)
  • Python (basic)

Other

  • Technical documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Iterative problem solving

About

Engineering student interested in hands-on projects, design iteration, and applying theory to real engineering problems. This site is a focused portfolio of case studies (role, process, outcome).

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