resume
A selection of my experience.
Basics
| Name | Daniele Grandi |
| grndnl@gmail.com | |
| Url | https://www.linkedin.com/in/grndnl/ |
| Summary | Machine Learning + Design Research |
Education
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2022.01 - 2023.12 -
2011.08 - 2015.05
Work
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2024.11 - Present San Francisco, CA /
RemotePrincipal Research Scientist
Autodesk
Researching machine learning applications in data-driven design using LLMs, VLMs, and GNNs. Collaborating with MIT, UC Berkeley, and CMU on datasets and benchmarks.
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2019.03 - 2024.11 San Francisco, CA /
RemoteSr. Research Engineer
Autodesk
Focused on combining mechanical engineering with machine learning, leveraging knowledge graphs and semantic technologies to extract best practices from CAD data.
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2015.09 - 2019.03 San Francisco, CA /
London, UKDesign Engineer
Autodesk
Worked on generative design platforms, creating demonstrators and integrating end-user feedback into development.
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2015.05 - 2016.03 San Francisco, CA
Additive Manufacturing Engineer
Project BAM
Streamlined additive manufacturing processes, designed facility layout, and supported customer part redesign for AM.
Skills
| Programming | |
| Python | |
| C++ | |
| MATLAB | |
| Visual Basic |
| Data Science | |
| Pytorch | |
| Tensorflow | |
| Keras | |
| Scikit-learn | |
| R | |
| SQL | |
| Neo4j | |
| GDL | |
| GNN | |
| NLP |
| CAD | |
| Autodesk Expert Elite | |
| SolidWorks Certified Professional | |
| NX | |
| Creo (Pro/E) |
| Simulation | |
| NASTRAN | |
| Siemens Femap | |
| Autodesk Simulation Mechanical | |
| CFD |
| Optimization | |
| Generative Design/TopOpt | |
| ADSK Within | |
| Altair Optistruct | |
| Solidthinking Inspire |
| Manufacturing | |
| Additive Manufacturing | |
| Machine Shop Expertise |
Projects
- 2021 - 2023
ARCS | AI-assisted Knowledge Graph Design
- Machine Learning (ML)
- Graph Neural Networks (GNN)
- 2018 - 2020
Autodesk, Project Dreamcatcher | NASA JPL Lander
- Topology Optimization
- Simulation
- Design and Manufacturing
Publications
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2025 Designqa: A multimodal benchmark for evaluating large language models’ understanding of engineering documentation
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering
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2025 Evaluating large language models for material selection
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering
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2024 HG-CAD: hierarchical graph learning for material prediction and recommendation in computer-aided design
Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering
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2023 Conceptual design generation using large language models
ASME IDETC/CIE