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PERSONAL INFORMATION Matteo Vandoni
1, Via Sofocle, 20145, Milano, Italy
+39 02 36534732 (fax) +39 393 9389657
matteodiego.vandoni@fastwebnet.it
Skype: matteodondiego
Gender Male
Date of Birth October 20th
1972
Nationality Italian
WORK EXPERIENCE
DESIRED EMPLOYMENT
OCCUPATIONAL FIELD
Marine and yacht building industry: plant or production manager, project manager.
Design: interior, industrial and mechanical.
2011 - present Evolo Watches Milano
Designer, Project Manager and Partner
▪ Designer of 4 new watches, chronograph quartz, mechanical automatic day-date and mechanical
automatic chronograph.
▪ 3D math for CNC milling machine and 3D renderings.
▪ Brand style and logo developer.
▪ Graphic design for all models and collection.
▪ International business development.
2012 - 2015 M3V S.r.l.
Graphic designer
▪ Design, graphic projects and file setup for digital printing on 3D objects.
▪ Rasterlink files optimization and UV flat-bed digital printing.
2010 - 2012 Revolver Boats – Mini S.p.a.
Project Manager and Boatyard Manager
▪ 42’ powerboat preliminary drawings in cooperation with Michael Peters from the MPYD (Sarasota
USA). Definition of the whole project in collaboration with H3o Design Team (Arcore – ITALY),
complete engineering of all solutions adapted, interior design, RINA approved drawings for
constructions and CE Type Approval.
▪ Supervision of all production processes, from CNC milling of the moulds up to the delivery to the
client. Relationship with all suppliers and subcontractors for the supply of construction materials and
onboard systems.
▪ Analysis of the costs according to “works in progress” program .
▪ Launch, functional checks and equipment/performance tests.
▪ Presentation to the international press and responsible for the boat during the boat shows.
2003 - 2012 Seipem Technology S.r.l.
Technical Department Director and Partner
▪ Review and reorganization of the internal design department in order to obtain the certification ISO
9001:2000 VISION.
▪ Studies and plans for new technical solutions and design of special systems with trim tabs moved by
hydraulic cylinders.
▪ Design of a carbon fiber trim tab also fitted on a race boat with Ferrari F430 engine which holds two
world speed records.
▪ Engineering for hydraulic cylinders standard production (single and double acting) with internal oil
supply (no piping supply and return) and some new projects of cylinder manual or servo-assisted.
▪ Hydraulic cranes, gangway, mooring winch, fishing machinery.

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2005 Wettpunkt.com - Play4Win
Offshore Class Evolution Boat Development Manager
▪ Development of the boat and structural calculations, hull definition, center of gravity and propulsion
system for a boat of 42' winner of the Offshore Powerboat P1 World Championship .
▪ Tests and inspections of the engines systems and propellers for pre-race tuning setup.
2003 - 2010 Metalstyle S.p.a.
Head of Technical Department and Designer
▪ Revision of existing projects of the standard production including accessories for recreational boating
in order to obtain the ISO 9001:2000 VISION notified by RINA.
▪ New projects: swim ladders, telescopic ladders (side/real), walkways, table supports (winner of the
"Special Mention" at the 2003 DAME Design Award in Amsterdam), foldable seats, helm wheels,
lights and bollards.
2000 - 2003 Alpa Yachts S.r.l.
Technical Director and Production Manager
▪ Complete design of a 37’ Fly Bridge motorboat: water lines with hydrostatic and hydrodynamic
calculations, construction drawings (hull, deck, structure and interiors) diagrams of all systems and
Powerplant, stability calculations and drawings for CE Type Approval.
▪ Design and restyling of the external lines of some existing models with non destroying modifications
of existing moulds (Alpa 42 Fly, Alpa Patriot 45, Alpa 54 Fly).
▪ Supervision of the production and works in progress in the three boatyards of Cinisello Balsamo
(Milano), Rovello Porro (Varese) and Cecina (Livorno).
▪ Auditor of the construction and production, with a focus on processing time and costs related to each
unit.
▪ Management and relationships with suppliers and business negotiations.
1998 - 2010 Panama Editore S.r.l.
Collaboration as a journalist for “Barche a Motore” magazine
▪ Articles, technical issues and special editions.
▪ Tests and sea trials of more than 100 boats between 35 and 80 feet..
1998 - 2000 Fabio Buzzi, FB Design S.r.l.
R&D and Technical Manager
▪ New technical office manager, resposable for the installation of computers, local area networks and
the choice of specific software for nautical design. Transfer of existing drawings from paper format to
CAD format.
▪ Design of mechanical components for the construction of TRIMAX surface drives (TRIMAX
company is now owned by the German group ZF Marine).
▪ Drawings, technical documentation, stability calculations and owner's manuals to obtain CE Type
Approval for several standard boats from 11 meters up to 24 meters.
▪ Hydrostatic and hydrodynamic hull calculations made on high-performance V-bottom boats, with
particular attention on the shape and size of the redans (transverse steps to the ventilate hull during
the motion, introduced in order to reduce drag and the wetted surface).
▪ Design and preliminary projects, to convert recreation/race boats into fast patrol boats for the
Financial Police, U.S. Coast Guard and Navy of several countries outside the EU.
▪ Collaboration with Sunseeker International Limited for the design of a special hi-performance hull for
a pleasure motorboat (XS2000 and XS-Sport) and for the motorization of Superhawk series with
TRIMAX Surface Drives.
▪ Model maker and carpenter assistant for wooden male models of a 38' Racer (later Sunseeker XS
series) for a 55’ boat superstructure (Gran Trimax - SONY ) and of a 42’ patrol boat superstructure.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
PERSONAL SKILLS
1997 - 1998 Naca S.r.l. - Profilmarine
Head of Technical Department
▪ Cherokee 60 'and 80' construction drawings: plans, interior design, structures, onboard systems,
technical documentation with particular attention to the engine room and systems fittings. Hull
calculations and stability for the achievement of the CE Type Approval.
▪ Collaboration with external partner for the validation of hydrostatic and structural calculations.
1997 - 1998 Studio Luca Brenta & C.
Sailing Yacht Designer
▪ Member of the Design Team of two mega sloop sailing yachts 106’(WallyB) and 107’ (Kenora) built
entirely with pre-impregnated carbon fiber, fiberglass and Kevlar, on behalf of Wally Yachts.
▪ Project of a 74’ sailing fast cruiser sloop (Paikea): the construction was carried out by a New Zealand
hight-tech boatbuilder.
▪ Preliminary draft a "55’ fast cruising sloop" (Imagine).
▪ Collaboration with SP Technologies UK regarding any lamination detail and the structures of the
above mentioned yachts.
▪ Research on hulls, NACA profile for rudders and keels, bulbs and sailing shapes using VPP
programs (Velocity Prediction Program) also in collaboration with Wolfson Unit Southampton UK
(tank testing).
1998 “Trasporti e Navigazione” Italian Ministry
Obtained the certificate to design (motor and sail) pleasure boats up to 24 meters.
1992 - 1996 Università degli studi di Genova
Yacht Design degree (now Nautical Engineering Degree).
1991 - 1992 Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Milano
Attended the 1st year of the Faculty of Economics and Business.
1986 - 1991 High Schools
 San Carlo College (Milano), 1st and 2nd high school.
 Rosmini College (Domodossola) until maturity.
Mother tongue Italian
Other languages* UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING
Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
English C1 C1 C1 C1 C1
1989, Wagner College, Staten Island, NY USA, intermediate certificate.
Spanish C1 C1 C1 C1 B1
* Minimum knowledge of: French and Russian
Levels:A1/2: Basic user - B1/2: Independent user - C1/2 Proficient user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Communication skills ▪ Good communication skills gained through my experience as manager and team works. Ability to
understand the need of the company and always find the most effective approach.
Organisational/managerial skills ▪ Leadership in design teams and customized and/or industrial production.
▪ Project management from conceptual sketches and drafts up to construction and delivery.
Job-related skills ▪ Good command of quality control processes.
▪ Supervision of production processes.
▪ Management of supplier and customer relations.
Computer skills ▪ Good command of Microsoft Windows (XP, Vista, Windows 7/8) and Microsoft Office tools.
▪ CAD software: Microstation 2D e 3D, Rhino, Autocad, Solidworks (Cosmos, Ansys, etc...).
▪ Naval software: Maxsurf, Hydromax, Hullspeed, Multisurf, Autoship, Hullform.
▪ Graphic software: Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw - Paint Shop Pro.
▪ Publishing software: QuarkXpress, Rastelink.
Other skills ▪ Expert in mechanics and carpentry.
▪ Manufacturing of high tech/composite materials.
▪ Construction of boats and its fitting.
▪ Testing of boats and its onboard systems.
▪ Knowledge of financial costs and benefits.
Licences ▪ Driving licence: CE cat. A+B.
▪ Boat Licence: up to 24 meters, 12 miles limited.
Publications
Projects
Honours and awards
Memberships
Persona Data
More than 100 articles for magazines: Barche a Motore, Giornale della Vela, New Impresa, etc…
Wally 106’, Wally 107’, Alpa 37’, Revolver 42.
"Special Mention" at the 2003 DAME Design Award in Amsterdam.
Lega Navale Italiana, Federazione Italiana Motonautica.
I authorise the handling of my personal data pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Code – Italian
Legislative Decree n. 196/2003.