Resume — Augustin Cortez
Augustin Cortez

AUGUSTIN
CORTEZ

Industrial Designer / CNC Programmer / Founder — AXYZ Design & CNC

(714) 725-8446 multiaxyz@icloud.com linkedin.com/in/multiaxyz Southern California · Available Nationwide
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Research Focus

Industrial design and advanced digital manufacturing — integrating CAD/CAM, 3D scanning, reverse engineering, and additive manufacturing into streamlined product development systems that bridge concept, prototype, and production. Particularly focused on scan-to-CAD workflows and hybrid additive–subtractive manufacturing strategies.

Work Experience
2026 — Present
Founder & Principal Designer
AXYZ Design & CNC · Self-Employed
  • AI-enhanced industrial design and precision CNC machining practice serving startups, inventors, and brands
  • End-to-end product development from concept ideation through production-ready deliverables
  • Combining AI-driven design workflows with hands-on manufacturing expertise
2026 — Present
Entrepreneurial Intern
Icon Development Group · CSULB
  • Hands-on venture-building internship within CSULB's entrepreneurship ecosystem
  • Developing AXYZ Design & CNC as a scalable product-development service
  • Mentorship in business strategy, go-to-market planning, and startup operations
2026 — Present
Principal Researcher
Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program · CSULB
  • Conducting undergraduate research under faculty mentorship toward PhD preparation
  • Investigating scan-to-CAD workflows and hybrid additive–subtractive manufacturing strategies
  • Preparing formal research proposals and presenting findings to academic audiences
2024
CNC Programmer & Set-Up Operator
CSULB Design Department
  • Identified and activated a $60K Freedom CNC router previously unused by the department
  • Sourced compatible CAM software and Fagor post-processor; responsible for operation training
  • Delivered custom chair project within 40-hour manufacturing constraint
  • Delivered guitar prototype thesis with optimized speeds & feeds for exotic Hawaiian Koa wood within 30-hour constraint
2021 — 2022
CNC/CAD/CAM Lab Tech · Lead TA · Uniquely Abled Academy TA
SBVC Machinist Technology Department
  • Contributed to inaugural cohort achieving 100% graduation rate; 66.7% secured CNC employment
  • Operated Haas, Okuma, Mazak, DMG Mori, Sodick, Amada, Samsung, and Fanuc machine tools
  • Programmed CNC machines, generated G-code, selected tooling, prepared workholding setups
  • Trained personnel on machine tool operation and CAD/CAM software
  • Managed ordering of stock, tools, fluids, and equipment for the department
2012 — Present
Founder & eCommerce Entrepreneur
Slabb It Collectibles · Shelved Treasures · eBay & Multi-Platform
  • Data-driven eCommerce venture specializing in vintage and graded collectibles
  • End-to-end operations: inventory, authentication, market analysis, listing optimization, fulfillment
  • Applied process optimization and performance metrics to maximize ROI
2017 — 2018
General Contractor Apprentice
Contreras Construction
Media & Leadership
2021
CNC Set-Up Operator
WD-40 Company Television Commercial
  • CNC Machine & Conventional Machine Set-Up Operator featured in national commercial
2019
CNC Operator & GD&T Teaching Assistant
HBO: Our Town Documentary
  • CNC & Conventional Machine Operator and GD&T/Metrology Teaching Assistant
2021 — 2022
President, Treasurer & Founding Member
SBVC Machinists Club
  • Founded and grew the club into one of the largest on campus
  • Organized operations, managed duties, maintained and dispersed funds for projects and events
2022
Guest Judge
Skills USA CTE California · Automated Manufacturing Competition
2016
Machine Operator / Chocolate Glazer
Biscomerica Corporation
Degrees
B.S. — In Progress
Industrial Design
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Minor in Entrepreneurship · Expected May 2027
President's Honor List: Fall 2023, 2024, 2025
Dean's Honor List: Spring 2025
3.874 GPA
A.S. — Highest Honors
CNC, CAD & CAM
San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC)
President's Honor List: 2020, 2021, 2022, Spring 2023
4.0 GPA
A.S. — Highest Honors
Machinist Standard
San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC)
Highest Honors
4.0 GPA
A.A. — Highest Honors
Liberal Arts: Social & Behavioral Sciences
San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC)
Highest Honors
4.0 GPA
A.A. — Highest Honors
Liberal Arts: Biological & Physical Sciences
San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC)
Highest Honors
4.0 GPA
A.A. — High Honors
Liberal Arts: Humanities & Fine Art
San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC)
High Honors
3.9 GPA
N.I.M.S. Certifications
N.I.M.S. Certified
CNC Mill Programming, Setup & Operations
N.I.M.S. Certified
CNC Mill Operations
N.I.M.S. Certified
Measurement, Materials & Safety
N.I.M.S. Certified
Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout
Design & Engineering
Industrial Design & Concept Development Design for Manufacturability (DFM) AI-Driven Ideation & Prompt Engineering Digital Rendering & Visualization GD&T & Technical Documentation (ANSI/ISO) Additive & Hybrid Prototyping Reverse Engineering & Scan-to-CAD Brand Identity & Logo Design Engineering Design & Creativity
Manufacturing & CNC
Multi-Axis Machining (3–5 Axis) CNC Programming & G-Code CAM Toolpath Optimization & Process Planning Fixture Design & Work Holding Metrology & Precision Measurement Manufacturing Process Optimization Wire EDM Operation Experimental Setup Digital Manufacturing Workflows
Professional
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration Technical Communication & Documentation Project & Workflow Management Client Consultation Time Management in Constrained Projects Analytical Problem-Solving Fluent English · Conversational Spanish Entrepreneurship & eCommerce Delegating & Skill Development
Advanced Proficiency
SolidWorks MasterCAM Vizcom AI KeyShot Sketchbook NC Correct Miro MS Suite ChatGPT
Proficient
Fusion 360 AutoCAD Inventor Maya Nomad Adobe Creative Cloud Excel
Machine Tools
CNC Mills & Lathes
HAAS 3–5-Axis Mill (TM1, VF1, VF2, TRM, UMC750) · HAAS 2-Axis Lathe (HL1) · DMG Mori Sinumerik 3-Axis Mill-Tap · Mazak Mazatrol 5-Axis Mill (VC-500A) · Mazak 2-Axis Lathe (QTP150S) · Okuma 2-Axis Lathe · Freedom Machine Tool Router (Fagor Controller)
Specialty & Other CNC
Sodick 3-Axis Wire EDM · Amada Press · Samsung CNC · Fanuc Controller Systems
3D Printing
Bambu Labs (H2D, P2S, P1S, A1) · Creality (Ender 3 V2 Neo, V3 SE) · Elegoo (Mars 2, 3 Pro) — FDM & Resin
Conventional
Mill · Lathe · Band Saw · Drill Press · Surface Grinder · Pedestal Grinder · Press · Most Hand Tools
2026
Innova Design Competition & Scholarship
Competition Participant
2026
Sunnstone Innovation Challenge
Innovation Challenge
Fall 2023, 2024, 2025
President's Honor List
California State University, Long Beach
2025 — Present
Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
CSULB · Research Program
Spring 2025
Dean's Honor List
California State University, Long Beach
2025
Apostle Enterprise Lab & Ideation Challenge
Entrepreneurship Program
2024
1st Gen Mentorship Program
CSULB
2023 — Present
Educational Opportunity Program
CSULB
2020 — Spring 2023
President's Honor List
San Bernardino Valley College
2022
Guest Judge — Automated Manufacturing
Skills USA CTE California
2021
WD-40 Television Commercial
WD-40 Company · CNC Set-Up Operator
2019
HBO: Our Town Documentary
CNC Operator & GD&T Teaching Assistant