About
Mike Franco
Mathematician & Maker
Detail-Focused Mathematician & Professional Custom Fabricator with more than seven years experience in 3D Printing, Woodworking, Robotics, CAM, CAD, CNC, code programming and related technologies. Excellent technical background, self-motivated learner with an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.
Education
California State University Channel Islands
- B.S. Applied Mathematics - 2018
Pasadena City College
- A.S. Mathematics - 2013
- A.A. Natural sciences - 2012
Experience
Woodworker & Custom Fabricator
March 2015 - Present
Custom Fabrication
Fabricated various woodworking and 3D printed products for customers, from design to delivery, under the name FBOMB Customs.
Computer-Aided Design
Utilized CAD software to design, generate renders, determine bill of materials, generate GCode for my filament and resin 3D printers, and to generate CAM toolpaths for my Stepcraft D840 CNC router.
Maker Space
Invested in tools and machinery to start my own home-based woodshop & maker space.
STOCK MARKET DAYTRADER
June 2017 - Present
Stock Analysis Algorithm Design
Utilized my background in mathematics to develop and implement real-time quantitative analysis algorithms in the Pine programming language to automate market analysis and generate buy and sell signals for stocks during trading hours.
Portfolio Management
Successfully managed a portfolio of stocks and options for positive returns 4+ years straight.
Guitar Repair Technician & Final Inspector
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, Corona / Ontario, CA
December 2013 - March 2015
Q.A. & Repair
Was responsible for Repairs, final assembly, and final inspection for Fender’s American, imported, Gretsch, Jackson and Custom Shop lines of electric and acoustic guitars.
Skills
Computer Aided Design
- Fusion 360 Software
- AutoCAD Software
Computer Aided Machining
- VCarve Software
- Enroute Software
CNC Machines
- 3-Axis StepCraft D840
Programming
- C++
- Python
- Java
- Pine
- Ruby
- HTML
- WordPress
3D Printers
- AnyCubic Photon Mono X Resin Printer
- AnyCubic UV Wash & Cure Station
- Prusa MK3 Filament Printer
Power Tools
- Bandsaws
- Table Saws
- Grinders
- Buffing Wheels
- Palm Sanders
- Drill Presses
Finishing
- Airbrushing
- Painting
- Staining
Hand Tools
- Wood Planes
- Chisels
Mathematics
- Multivariable Calculus
- Partial Differential Equations
Research
- Data Analysis
- Research & Development
- Product Development
Finance
- Portfolio Management
- Stock Analysis
- Algorithmic Analysis & Alerts
Projects
- Project Planning
- Quote Estimates
- Project Execution
Electronics Repair
- Schematics Reading
- Schematic Design
- Soldering Irons
- Microscopes
Audio
- Guitar & Bass Player
- Subwoofer Box Design
- Ported Box Design
- Surround Sound Systems
MIcrosoft Office Suite
- Office
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
Customer Service
- Technical Support
- Calling Customers
- Customer Estimates
Hobbies
BBQ
Aviation
Photography
RC Cars & Drones
Video Games
Film
Baseball
