Details
| First Name | German |
| Last Name | Pacheco |
| Nickname | germanpacheco |
About
| Overview | Naval Architect/Yacht Designer and Composite technician. With over 15 years of experience in the field. Born in Argentina in a town surrounded by a nautical environment, sailing clubs, shipyards; always close to the water and the naval industry. Having my first steps in a shipyard when I was 16, learning and falling in love with sailing boats, from their construction to their beautiful designs. I learned everything related to building boats, methods, materials, techniques. And at the same time, while learning every detail from the construction aspect, I was looking to combine this with my other passion, being a designer, a Naval Architect.
During the years I’ve dedicated to improve my skills in the composite field, developing and producing parts for different industries such as the agro and aerospace applying different procedures and materials.
Many years working with composites combined with knowledge made me the professional that I am, always seeking to expand my knowledge and horizons to continue growing as a professional. |
| Interests & Hobbies | I have to say, spending time on the beach and connecting with the ocean is one of my favorites things, swimming, sailing or using my board are definitely on the top three of my list.
Sports have been part of my life since ever, so that’s another aspect about myself that I could not forget to mention. Like jogging, basketball, football. Very competitive I would say.
Playing guitar in my spare time is another activity I enjoy, far from being a rockstar, but it keeps me relaxed
I love to travel and exploring different cultures, digging into their day by day habits, their food and learn about their history. I’ve been lucky to visit a good number of countries and still more to explore out there.
And finally, but not less important. I like to read every time I can, specially if is referred to the naval area, real events, stories or even technical researches. |
Experience
| Title | DESIGN ENGINEER |
| Professional / Amateur | Professional |
| Engagement | Full-time |
| Description | • Mechanical Design and CAD modelling. • Engineering of Mechanical and Composites Solutions (laminates, manufacturing processes, templates, Cg balance calculation). • Mechanical and Composites Engineering Drawings. (manufacturing and assembly details) • Interaction with and support of the integration team (integrating electronics / avionics into the mechanical and aerodynamic package of various UVA, aerospace, marine, automotive products). |
| Organization / Company | Carbonix |
| Website | |
| Location | Sydney, Australia |
| Start date | August, 2018 |
| Title | COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN and BOAT BUILDER |
| Professional / Amateur | Professional |
| Engagement | Full-time |
| Description | Design and Construction of several projects for the nautical and agro industry. Carbon Fibre Masts, Rudders, Booms, dynghys. Manufactured by high quality composites materials using carbon fibre and fibreglass pre-preg like RC, XC, UC, XE, UE, and kevlar. Implementing CNC one-off moulds and vacuum bagging process. Trimming, sanding and painting jobs. Assembly and installation, indoor and outdoor fitting out and repairs. |
| Organization / Company | CLC Composites |
| Website | |
| Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Start date | October, 2017 |
| End date | March, 2018 |
| Title | CONSTRUCTION MANAGER |
| Professional / Amateur | Professional |
| Engagement | Full-time |
| Description | Construction of a 100 fts oceanic sailing vessel. Part of the management team. Planning, organising and supervising personnel. Organizing tasks and controlling the work progress, training personnel, material stock control. Designed by the Minuet Calabrese design office (www.minuetcalabrese.com), this project has a ketch rig and the hull construction made by carbon fiber sandwich and kevlar with pvc, using vacuum bagging (wet lay-up) process and epoxy resins. |
| Organization / Company | Fenix Boats Shipyard |
| Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Start date | September, 2016 |
| End date | October, 2017 |
| Title | COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN |
| Professional / Amateur | Professional |
| Engagement | Full-time |
| Description | Production and marketing of standard parts such as structural carbon tubes, manufactured using the method of Filament Winding. Production of carbon plates and sandwich panels, manufactured by RTM. Developing of custom parts using processes such as Infusion and bladder molding. |
| Organization / Company | Kohlenia s.r.l. |
| Website | |
| Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Start date | November, 2014 |
| End date | September, 2016 |
| Title | PROJECT DESIGNER |
| Professional / Amateur | Professional |
| Engagement | Full-time |
| Description | Design and 3D modelling, perform calculations, Hydrostatics, trim and stability, design and calculation of the different systems on board. Full set of drawings to present to the requested class society (Loyd's, RINA, prefectura Argentina). Body plans, shell expansion drawings, general arrangements, detailed construction drawings. http://www.rnconsultores.com.ar PROJECTS: • ANCAP (ROU): Project for the construction of 2 oil barges and a tug-pusher 2600BHP on the shipyard of the Uruguayan Navy. Certification by RINA • Supply vessel ATHS "SINDBAD": Calculation and design of systems. Development of load manuals, structures, pipes systems, passages, etc. using 3D tools. Control of materials. • Argentine Naval Prefecture: Digitization and solidification of the hull for evaluation of modification of the coast guard type "Mantilla" • Design of Bulk Carrier ship 17800 DWT (144 meters of length), to certify by Loyd´s Register. • Participation in the project of a Catamaran (20 meter of length), for the transport of passengers and river navigation. Approval to Argentine Naval Prefecture. |
| Organization / Company | RN-Consultores |
| Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Start date | March, 2009 |
| End date | November, 2014 |
| Title | BOAT BUILDER |
| Professional / Amateur | Professional |
| Engagement | Full-time |
| Description | Hand lay-up laminates (matt-roving combined with resins polyester and vinylester). Vacuum bagging laminate process (wet lay-up) with epoxy resins and carbon and kevlar fibers. Hull and deck construction, including one-off and production series moulds. Full boat integration including interiors. Deck and interior fitting and repairs, both indoors and outdoors. Installation of equipment, instruments and fittings. Development and installation of systems on board (health – fuel and cooling – fresh water – air conditioning – bilge). PROJECTS: • Cruiser "Celestino" 50 feet of length (design engineer Alejandro Botino) • Sail Regatta boat, "mercenario 4" of 44 feet of length (Javier Soto Acebal design) • Sailboat Cruiser/regatta, "Quark" from 45 feet of length (Osvaldo del Campo design) • Sailboat Cruiser/regatta "humildad zero" of 53 feet of length (Javier Soto Acebal design) • Classic boat, ketch rig "Náutico II" of 60 feet of length (Germán Frers design) • Sailboat Regatta/Cruise "MCM86" 38 feet of length (Xavi Cardell design) • Motor yacht of 80 feet of length "Eden Rock": construction and installation of the new flybridge, construction and installation of furnitures in flybridge, installation of the fire system in main deck. |
| Organization / Company | ARIES BOATS S.A. |
| Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Start date | November, 2003 |
| End date | March, 2009 |
| Title | PROJECT DESIGNER |
| Professional / Amateur | Professional |
| Engagement | Free-time |
| Description | Collaboration in the different projects of the company, both in Paraguay and Peru. Being the technical support in different constructive and structural drawings, structural calculations and stability for the Asunción and Lima offices. |
| Organization / Company | TecNocean Naval |
| Website | |
| Location | Asuncion, Paraguay |
| Start date | September, 2015 |
| End date | September, 2019 |
Education
| School | Universidad de Quilmes (Quilmes University) |
| Degree | Naval Architecture |
| Start date | 2009 |
| End date (or expected) | 2017 |
| School | NAFEMS |
| Degree | Training Course in Composite FEA |
| Start date | 2022 |
| End date (or expected) | 2022 |