Federico Fries

Federico Fries

Elevator Technician

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  • About me

    Entrepreneur

  • Education

    • Zurich University of Applied Sciences

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering (BSc) Robotics and Control
    • University of Zurich

      2007 - 2010
      Physics and Informatics
    • UCL

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Science - MSc Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technologies Merit

      Activities and Societies: Group and Faculty Representative Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technologies Programme UCL MedTech Society UCL Entrepreneurs Society UCL Mexican Society

  • Experience

    • Elevadores y Servicios Especializados S.A de C.V

      Jan 2011 - Sept 2011
      Elevator Technician
    • University of Zurich

      Jun 2012 - Mar 2013
      Intern
    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

      Jul 2013 - Sept 2013
      Visiting Student
    • ETH Zurich

      Sept 2013 - Jan 2015
      Research Assistant
    • GreenTEG AG: Thermal Sensing and Energy Harvesting

      Sept 2014 - Mar 2015
      Research and Development Intern
    • The University of Tokyo

      Dec 2014 - Dec 2014
      Visiting Student
    • ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

      Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
      Teaching Assistant
    • SUTD-MIT International Design Centre

      Apr 2016 - Sept 2019
      Research Engineer
    • Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

      Apr 2016 - Sept 2019
      Research Engineer
    • Kickstart Global

      Sept 2020 - Mar 2021
      Entrepreneur in residence
    • UroSense

      Sept 2020 - Jun 2022
      Founder

      -Part of the Kickstart Global startup accelerator programme 2020/21-Cohort member of the UCL Innovation and Enterprise Build your own business programme 2020/21-Cohort member of the Imperial College London Venture Catalyst Challenge 2021-F Factor Regional Finalist 2021-UCLe Capital for Good Finalist 2021

    • UCL Innovation & Enterprise

      Sept 2020 - Mar 2021
      Build your own business programme cohort member
    • Imperial Enterprise Lab

      Jan 2021 - Mar 2021
      Venture Catalyst Challenge Cohort Member 2021
    • Athlima

      Jun 2022 - Nov 2024
      Founder
    • Antler

      Jun 2022 - Sept 2022
      Entrepreneur
    • Elevadores y Servicios Especializados S.A de C.V

      Dec 2022 - now
      Chief Operating Officer

      As the third generation continuing the family business, I am dedicated to preserving our company’s legacy while driving growth and innovation. I oversee administrative, financial, and operational activities, including internal financial reporting, strategic pricing, and debtor account management.I play an active role in union contract reviews, leveraging data analysis and projections to strengthen negotiations. Additionally, I led a successful online marketing campaign, identifying Facebook groups as the most effective platform to secure new clients.I also manage all e-banking operations, including payroll, transfers, and tax payments, ensuring seamless financial administration. Holding power of attorney, I am entrusted with making critical decisions when needed. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Federico Fries
      2nd Place Build your own Business: Launch UCL Innovation and Enterprise Mar 2021 With UroSense
    • Awarded to Federico Fries
      Moonshot Award Imperial Enterprise Lab Mar 2021 With UroSense
    • Awarded to Federico Fries
      1st Place Build your Own Business: Explore UCL Innovation and Enterprise Dec 2020 With UroSense
    • Awarded to Federico Fries
      Best Conference Paper Award IEEE International Conference in Robotics and Biomimetics 2014 Dec 2014 For the paper:Electromagnetically Driven Elastic ActuatorAuthors:Federico Fries, Shuhei Miyashita, Daniela Rus, Rolf pfeifer and Dana D. DamianThis prize was awarded to the best paper of the conference, based on the performance of the presentation. Around 360 papers were accepted to the conference, 5 were nominated for this award.