R&D Engineering
Research and identification of new optical technologies, technical and economic feasibility analysis, and testing and validation to meet standards and performance requirements.
R&D Project Engineer · Furukawa Electric LatAm
Diego Badelli
Optical technology R&D, product development, and data analysis — and web development in my spare time.
About Me
Engineer, innovator, and lifelong learner.
R&D Engineer · Curitiba, BR
R&D Project Engineer at Furukawa Electric LatAm, where I have spent 9+ years developing optical cable products and processes for the telecommunications market. Electrical engineer (UTFPR) with an MBA in Industrial Management.
Earlier in my career I developed automotive products at Renault do Brasil and worked in sales engineering at Volvo Bus Corporation, collaborating with teams in France, Romania, Colombia, and Argentina. In my spare time I also work as a web developer, building content sites and tools — including this one.
11+Years of Experience
9+Years at Furukawa
3Languages Fluent
6Web Projects Built
Expertise
Core areas where I create lasting impact.
Product Development
New product development from planning to launch: technical specifications, qualification of materials and suppliers, and continuous improvement.
Process Optimization
Development and optimization of manufacturing processes, driving efficiency, cost reduction, and productivity gains across multiple facilities.
Data Analytics
Data analysis and business intelligence with Power BI — Google Data Analytics certified. Turning engineering and production data into decisions.
Project Management
MBA in Industrial Management and FGV project management training. Managing scope, schedule, budget, and multidisciplinary teams.
Web Development
Web developer in my spare time: Next.js, React, TypeScript, and static sites — from this portfolio and blog to content and tool projects.
Featured Projects
Selected work from my engineering career.
Optical Cable R&D
Research and development of optical cables for the telecommunications market: prospecting new optical technologies and global trends, feasibility analyses, testing and validation, qualification of materials and suppliers, and continuous improvement.
Automotive Product Development
Development and evolution of instrument panels and controls, wiper systems, and window-lifter and door-opening mechanisms. Validation testing with suppliers and the plant, plus cost-reduction projects from proposal to the assembly line, working with teams in France, Romania, Colombia, and Argentina.
Sales Engineering & the Sales Pro iPad Tool
Supported sales engineering for bus chassis: technical materials, customer adaptations, and order forms — and took part in developing and implementing the Volvo Bus Sales Pro iPad tool used by sales consultants.
Web Development
What I build as a web developer in my spare time — sites, tools, and automation.
diegobadelli.com.br
This site: trilingual portfolio and blog built with Next.js App Router, MDX posts, a custom design system, and a WebGL hero.
DB Promos
Deal-aggregator site plus a Dockerized scraper that posts to Telegram and WhatsApp groups in real time.
CalcBased
Free online calculators (compound interest, etc.) built for organic traffic and ad-based monetization.
Word-Search Generator
Brazilian Portuguese word-search puzzle generator with editorial design system and daily mode.
Radiologia Direta
Editorial authority site for a radiology specialist — clinical research, teaching, and publications.
IlumiKids
Static site of kid-friendly activities, devotionals and family content. Plain HTML — fast and durable.
From the Blog
I write about R&D, optical technologies, industrial innovation, and what I have learned working on international projects.
When Machines Predict Their Own Failures: The Silent Revolution
Discover how machine learning is quietly transforming predictive maintenance, saving billions and reshaping factories worldwide.
Read the blogThe Uncharted Path: Mastering Both Engineering and Management
Engineers who lead don’t just solve problems, they reinvent the rules. Here’s how to build a career at the crossroads of tech and leadership.
Read the blogWho Owns the Cloud? The New Tech Sovereignty Battles
Digital sovereignty is reshaping geopolitics and technology infrastructure. Explore who controls your data, and why it matters more than ever in 2026.
Read the blogEducation & Certifications
Academic foundation and professional credentials.
MBA in Industrial Management
Faculdades da Indústria — IEL
2018 – 2019
Industrial management, operational excellence, and business strategy.
B.Sc. Industrial Electrical Engineering
UTFPR
2009 – 2014
Emphasis on electrotechnics: electrical systems, automation, and control.
International Exchange — Engineering
UTBM, Belfort, France
2012 – 2013
Electrical engineering with a focus on energy and environment.
Google Data Analytics Specialization
Google · Coursera
Professional Certificate
Data analysis, visualization, and data-driven decision-making.
GBA in Project Management Fundamentals
Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV)
2018
Project planning, execution, and stakeholder communication.
Microsoft Power BI for Data Science
Data Science Academy
Certificate
Data modeling, dashboard design, and business intelligence.
Let's Connect
Whether you're looking for engineering expertise, data-driven insights, or a web project — I'm here to help.