Transportation Engineer · Wallingford, CT

Julio
Serna

Engineering-Physics graduate from UConn. Building better systems at the Connecticut Department of Transportation and Nike — where process, people, and precision meet.

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About

Engineer by training,
operator by nature.


A results-driven engineer with 2+ years of experience spanning government infrastructure, ADA compliance, and retail operations. My background bridges technical education with hands-on process improvement.

At CT DOT, I develop training programs, coordinate accessibility initiatives across teams, and present at national transportation conferences. At Nike, I bring the same disciplined approach to operations, onboarding, and consumer engagement.

I also founded the UConn Sneaker Club, growing it from zero to 40+ members — sharpening instincts for community, brand, and strategy.

DegreeBS Engineering-Physics
ConcentrationMechanical Engineering
SchoolUniversity of Connecticut
GraduatedAugust 2024
LocationWallingford, CT
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Emailjuliosernapedraza@gmail.com

Experience

CT Dept. of Transportation

Sep 2023 – Present

Transportation Engineer I

  • Develop and deliver training programs on CTDOT and ADA accessibility standards for diverse audiences
  • Collaborate across engineering, outreach, and compliance teams on accessibility initiatives
  • Design and present interactive exhibits at national transportation conferences
  • Manage project documentation and compliance tracking across multiple concurrent projects

Nike

Apr 2023 – Present

Athlete / Retail Associate

  • Leverage deep Nike product knowledge to drive purchasing decisions and consumer engagement
  • Manage concurrent ops: onboarding, back-of-house workflows, high-heat product launches
  • Drive Nike Membership growth through clear communication of benefits and seamless enrollment

CT Dept. of Transportation

Jun 2023 – Sep 2024

Engineering Intern

  • Created SOPs and process documentation to train new team members, improving onboarding efficiency
  • Coordinated project logistics between vendors and internal teams against compliance standards
  • Supported accessibility-focused projects through documentation and stakeholder communication

UConn Sneaker Club

Mar 2021 – May 2023

President & Founder

  • Founded student organization from concept to 40+ active members through strategic planning
  • Managed social media, communications, and bi-weekly programming on sneaker culture and industry trends

Skills

What I bring.

Process Optimization

SOPs, workflow design, onboarding documentation, quality control

ADA & Compliance

CTDOT standards, accessibility initiatives, regulatory documentation

Training & Presenting

National conferences, stakeholder communication, program delivery

Engineering-Physics

Classical mechanics, thermodynamics, mechanical engineering principles

Software

Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, documentation tools

Bilingual

Fluent in English and Spanish — written and verbal

Connect

Let's talk.


Open to new opportunities, collaborations, or just a conversation. Reach out through any of the channels below — I respond within 24 hours.

Email

juliosernapedraza@gmail.com

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Phone

(203) 631-5851

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LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/juliosernapedraza

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GitHub

github.com/julioserna

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