Felipe Peresda Silva

1. 2006 — 20093 yrsIndustrial

   Mechanical Apprentice → Junior Mechanic

   Mar-Girus (international group, operations in USA & Spain) — São Paulo, Brazil

   • Entered the trade at 15 years old inside a heavy-vehicle engineering group.
   • Trained on engines, drivetrains, hydraulics and workshop safety procedures.
   • Built the mechanical foundation later formalised through an engineering degree.
2. Jan 2009 — Dec 20124 yrsMilitary

   Armed Escort (2.5 yrs) → Vehicle Mechanic (1.5 yrs)

   Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira) — Pirassununga, São Paulo & Rio de Janeiro bases

   • Armed escort and convoy security across multiple air bases, operating under strict chain-of-command and security protocol.
   • Reassigned to the base vehicle workshop: servicing, oil and fluid systems, suspension, braking systems and tyre assemblies on the military fleet.
   • Worked to mission-critical availability targets — vehicles had to be serviceable, on time, every time.
   • Left the Air Force in December 2012 with a clean service record.
3. Jan 2013 — Dec 20142 yrsIndustrial

   Industrial Mechanical Technician

   Canasugar — sugarcane processing mill — Brazil

   • Preventive and corrective maintenance on heavy industrial machinery in a continuous-production plant.
   • Hydraulic, mechanical and power-transmission systems: gearboxes, bearings, shafts, pumps and conveyors.
   • Failure diagnosis and root-cause repair to protect uptime during the harvest season, when downtime cost is highest.
   • Full compliance with industrial health & safety and lock-out procedures.
4. Jan 2015 — Oct 20172 yrs 9 mosAutomotive

   Automotive Mechanic

   Volkswagen Authorised Dealership — Brazil

   • Manufacturer-standard diagnostics and repair using official VW diagnostic equipment and repair procedures.
   • Engines, transmissions, braking, suspension and steering systems; scheduled servicing and inspections.
   • Worked to OEM quality, warranty and safety documentation standards.
   • Advised customers directly on technical findings and maintenance planning.
5. Nov 2017 — Apr 20202.5 yrsIreland / Hospitality

   Chef de Partie → Senior Chef

   Teppanyaki (GP Group) — Ireland

   • Arrived in Ireland in 2017 and worked in hospitality while establishing residency and English fluency.
   • High-pressure live-service kitchen: timing, consistency and zero-defect output in front of the customer.
   • Where I learned Irish workplace standards, HACCP-level process discipline and service communication.
6. May 2020 — Feb 20221.8 yrsIreland / Hospitality

   Senior Chef

   The Lombard (same group — GP Group) — Dublin, Ireland

   • Relocated internally within the same company group — retained across ~4.5 years, including through the pandemic period.
   • Section leadership, stock control, supplier ordering and training of new staff.
   • Reference available from the group covering the full 2017–2022 period.
7. Mar 2022 — May 20264.2 yrsWorkshop ownership

   Founder, Workshop Manager & Lead Technician

   New Age Autoservice — Co. Westmeath, Ireland

   • Built and ran my own multi-brand automotive workshop from zero to a stable customer base.
   • Supervised workshop operations end to end: job scheduling, quality control, workmanship standards and safety.
   • Employed one direct staff member and one indirect contractor; allocated work, mentored and signed off repairs.
   • Full commercial ownership: quotations, cost estimation, parts procurement, supplier negotiation, invoicing and warranty.
   • Advanced diagnostics and repair across all major manufacturers — engines, drivetrain, suspension, braking, electrical fault finding.
   • Business closed in May 2026 by my own decision, to move into an engineering organisation where my degree and heavy-vehicle background are fully used.

• Work scheduling and workshop job flow
• Vehicle intake and initial diagnosis
• Job allocation to staff and contractors
• Parts procurement and supplier management
• Final quality inspection and sign-off
• Staff supervision and technical mentoring
• Customer communication and technical reporting
• Pricing, estimating and cost control
• Health and safety compliance
• Responsibility for deadlines and delivery

Timoney's work combines vehicle engineering, defence applications, heavy-duty mobility and practical validation, including full driveline integration, independent suspension, steering systems and transfer cases for 4×4 to 10×10 platforms. These areas align closely with my background in military fleet operations, automotive diagnostics, industrial maintenance and workshop leadership. I am particularly interested in contributing to an environment where reliability, safety, quality and accountability are essential, and in developing my knowledge of Timoney's specific systems on the job.