Juan Contreras

Juan Contreras is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in hose design and project execution. Currently serving as a Senior Hose Design Engineer at Gates Corporation since February 2013, Juan is adept at coordinating complex projects and performing burst design calculations for high-pressure hoses according to API standards. Prior to this role, Juan gained valuable experience as a Junior Hose Design Engineer, generating mathematical models for burst pressure calculations, and held positions that honed customer service and organizational skills, including roles at Embassy CES Summer and Jurys Inn Brighton. Juan's early career included engineering training and internships in maintenance systems and electrical departments, showcasing a well-rounded foundation in mechanical engineering, reinforced by a Master of Science in Mathematics from the University of Sussex and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira.