# Alexander Wilde > Industrial Designer Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/alexanderwilde I am a designer and maker with a keen interest in utilizing computer aided design and manufacturing to build better products. Originally from Washington D.C., I attained my Bachelors of Arts in Economics and French from the University of Wisconsin in Madison before getting my Masters of Industrial Design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. While at Pratt Institute, I excelled at prototyping and fabrication, pushing myself to learn new skills which helped me realize my designs. My second year, I became the head Graduate Assistant at the CNC lab in the School of Design, which allowed me to further cultivate my knowledge and passion for prototyping and manufacturing. Being able to aid other students in tangibly reproducing their designs was an intellectually gratifying experience. I have a high aptitude for learning new software and programming, with great understanding of modeling in various CAD programs and how to produce those models via CAM technology. I have particularly good experience with modeling in Solidworks and Rhino, and fabricating via laser cutting, 3D printing and 3-axis CNC milling, along with standard metal and wood shop tools. I hope to further enhance my understanding of these programs and technologies, in an effort to improve prototyping and manufacturing within the field of design. ## Work Experience ### Robotics Programmer @ Steinway & Sons Jan 2024 – Present | New York, United States I support the automated manufacturing of pianos and their components through ABB programming, optimizing robotic processes for efficiency and precision. I also assist with CNC milling and programming, contributing to the integration of automation in production workflows. My role involves problem-solving, process improvement, and collaboration with the design and manufacturing teams to enhance quality and efficiency. ### Technical Designer @ Daedalus Design and Production Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Brooklyn, New York, United States -Creating Autodesk Inventor 3D models and working drawings from design concepts for clients in Broadway, Off Broadway, National & International tours, as well as Fashion, Retail, TV, and architectural installations -Working with the project manager to determine construction methods -Using CNC, Laser Cutting, and 3D printing techniques to increase quality and efficiency -Communicate technical intent to the fabrication team on shop floor ### Graduate Assistant @ Pratt Institute Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Brooklyn, New York, United States Graduate Assistant at the CNC Lab within the School of Design Shop. Set up toolpaths, ran mills, general machine operation and maintenance. Aided both students and professors in tangibly reproducing designs utilizing a variety of CNC technologies, including 3-axis milling, laser cutting and 3D printing. ### Studio Assistant @ Scott VanderVoort Studio Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | New York, New York, United States Scott VanderVoort is a New York-based artist whose work broadly explores themes of impermanence and beauty through painting and sculpture. I had the opportunity of helping Scott with a variety of tasks, such as: -The design & fabrication of exhibit and display items -Aiding in the exhibition design and set up of gallery spaces for shows -General assistance in process work and prototyping ### Investment Strategist @ DC Investments Management Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | 1600 Tysons Boulevard, Fifth Floor McLean, VA 22102 Worked as an investment strategy intern in the summers on 2013 and 2015 respectively. Dealing with commodity equity investing, modeling variance swaps for foreign exchange currency investments and assessed industry structure for securities shorting. Utilized Bloomberg terminals, applied advanced Excel skills and created presentations of investment strategies to the firms Investment Committee. ## Education ### Master's degree in Industrial and Product Design Pratt Institute ### Bachelor of Arts - BA in Economics & French University of Wisconsin-Madison ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alexander-wilde-16b4701b4 --- Source: https://flows.cv/alexanderwilde JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/alexanderwilde/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13