Material Flow Optimization
- Inventory visibility
- Workflow clarity
Elvira Nurgalieva
Systems Engineering | Operations | Digital Engineering
Cross-functional engineering portfolio
Elvira Nurgalieva
Systems Engineer | FE Passed | Colorado EI | Manufacturing & Process Improvement
Engineering professional with a Systems Engineering background, CAD/reverse engineering experience, and a growing portfolio in material flow, process improvement, and manufacturing systems.
Her background spans engineering support, operations execution, customer-facing technical work, and CAD-based solution development, giving her a practical systems perspective grounded in both people and process.
Colorado EI EI.0081521
FE Passed + CAD Workflows
Castle Rock, Colorado
Colorado EI EI.0081521
FE Exam Passed
NCEES-Equivalent Engineering Degree
Reverse Engineering
Manufacturing Process Improvement
- Root cause analysis
- Standardized process design
Reverse Engineering
- 3D scanning inputs
- CAD reconstruction
Digital Manufacturing
- Technical workflows
- Manufacturing support
Continuous Improvement
- Structured problem solving
- Systems thinking
CAD & 3D Scanning
- SolidWorks, Fusion 360
- Reverse engineering tools
Selected projects
Engineering Projects
Material Flow + Process Design
Operations Study
Retail Material Flow Optimization
Concept study focused on improving material flow, replenishment visibility, and decision points in a busy retail environment.
View detailsMesh-to-CAD Workflow
Thor3D
Reverse Engineering Case Study
Converted scan data into engineering-ready CAD models and drawings for legacy parts, wear analysis, and downstream manufacturing documentation.
View detailsProcess Improvement
Manufacturing Systems Study
Manufacturing Process Improvement
Engineering concept work focused on process gaps, flow constraints, and system-level improvements for manufacturing support environments.
View detailsInventory Visibility
Retail Systems Study
Shelf Organization / Inventory Visibility Design Study
Engineering study focused on shelf logic, inventory visibility, and visual control methods that support faster replenishment decisions, less searching, and more consistent floor execution.
View detailsResume overview
Engineering Credentials and Experience
Licensure
Colorado Engineer Intern License EI.0081521
Active Colorado EI credential. Public verification may require manual confirmation because the online lookup does not always support the EI prefix correctly.
Credential
FE Passed
Fundamentals of Engineering passed in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
Industries
Manufacturing, Retail, Product Support
Experience across manufacturing support, retail operations, product development support, and field coordination.
Software
CAD and Engineering Tools
SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino, Blender, Excel, Git, and GitHub.
Resume detail
Professional Experience
The Home Depot
Sales Associate
- Analyzed customer requirements in a high-volume retail environment to recommend practical products, improve decision speed, and support smoother project execution.
- Translated customer questions into informed technical recommendations based on function, cost, availability, and installation context.
- Supported operational efficiency through inventory visibility, merchandising discipline, and dependable replenishment execution.
Thor3D
Sales Engineer
- Conducted structured requirements analysis to understand customer goals, technical constraints, and workflow challenges across engineering and manufacturing use cases.
- Reverse engineered complex mechanical components using 3D scanning and CAD workflows to accelerate model reconstruction and manufacturing documentation.
- Developed CAD models and delivered technical demonstrations using SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Geomagic Design X, Rhinoceros, and Blender to support solution evaluation and customer adoption.
MultiMedia Communications Ltd
Dispatch Coordinator
- Coordinated schedules and crew deployment for residential fiber-laying projects across active field operations.
- Tracked materials, supplier timing, and project progress to keep field work moving and reduce avoidable delays.
- Maintained communication across field technicians, subcontractors, and project managers to support smoother execution and clearer reporting.
Education
Academic Background
Professional Credential
FE Passed + Colorado EI Active
Fundamentals of Engineering passed, with active Colorado Engineer Intern license EI.0081521. Supports a professional profile grounded in engineering fundamentals, process analysis, and technical problem solving.
View verified FE badgeNational Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying- Bauman Moscow State Technical University - Bachelor's in Systems Engineering (NCEES evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in engineering)
- Relevant coursework: Systems Analysis, Automation, Robotics, Machine Design, Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, CAD, Production Processes
- Georgia Institute of Technology - Applications in Engineering Mechanics Certificate
- Georgia Institute of Technology - Mechanics of Materials I
- Georgia Institute of Technology - Introduction to Engineering Mechanics Certificate
- Southern Institute of Technology - Postgraduate Diploma of Business Enterprise/Management
- Higher School of Psychology - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Skills
Engineering and Software Skills
Engineering
Systems EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringProcess ImprovementContinuous ImprovementLean ManufacturingRoot Cause Analysis
Design & Analysis
CADSOLIDWORKSFusion 360RhinoBlender3D ScanningReverse EngineeringGD&TTechnical Documentation
Software & Tools
ExcelGitGitHubPython (Learning)AI for analysis and workflow assistanceWorkflow MappingMaterial Flow AnalysisProcess Mapping
Industries
ManufacturingRetail OperationsProduct Development SupportField Operations Coordination