Resume November 2025

Written By Shane Arun

Shane Arun Canekeratne

Northern California

Bio

As an Industrial Designer, I’m driven by growth through creativity, learning, and innovation. My approach combines hands-on experience, self-teaching, and cross-disciplinary problem-solving. From learning CAD in high school to becoming a lead Industrial Design Engineer, I thrive on turning ideas into reality.

Currently based in Northern California, I enjoy applying my skills to diverse design projects; including automotive design, where I’m active in local car clubs and events. I aspire to grow as a designer, mentor others, and contribute to impactful projects that make a difference within organizations and communities.

Professional Experience

Founder & Head Editor — Gatsby’s Garage

Feb 2025 – Present

Founded and built Gatsby’s Garage, a multi-platform automotive media brand featuring written articles, race coverage, slot-car engineering content, product reviews, design features, and a growing online community. Led all content strategy, brand direction, and day-to-day creative operations.

Key Contributions & Responsibilities

  • Editorial Leadership: Write, edit, and publish long-form motorsport history pieces, race recaps, design analyses, and investigative features using authoritative sources and structured research standards.

  • Brand & Creative Direction: Developed brand identity, tone, visual system, and long-term content pillars for web, Instagram, YouTube, and podcast channels.

  • Website Design & Management: Designed and built the full website experience (launch: November 2025), including layout, navigation structure, UX flow, legal disclaimers, SEO, and article formatting.

  • Content Production: Produce high-engagement media including race recap reels, slot-car build videos, photography, graphic design, engineering drawings, and promotional assets.

  • Marketing & Growth Strategy: Implemented SEO optimization, posting schedules, hashtag research, cross-platform analytics, and collaborations with Scalextric, Dieseldorff Coffee, and other automotive groups.

  • Community Building: Grew a loyal audience through consistent posting, storytelling, and collaborations with car clubs, local shops, and motorsport communities.

  • Project Management: Oversee production calendars, long-form series (F1, Le Mans, Indy 500 databases), sponsorship decks, product review programs, and seasonal content pipelines.

Relevant Skills Developed

  • Creative Direction & Brand Identity

  • Editorial Writing & Content Strategy

  • SEO, Social Media Optimization & Growth Analytics

  • Website Architecture, UX Layout & Content Management

  • Graphic Design Systems & Template Creation

  • Photography, Videography & Video Editing

  • CAD-to-Content Workflows for Slot-Car/RC Builds

  • Project Management & Multi-Platform Scheduling

  • Partnership Building & Community Engagement

Quantum Loophole
 Creative Director of Industrial Design
 Aug 2024 – Feb 2025

  • Led all graphic design and presentation creation.

  • Collaborated across teams to produce documents for Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Finance.

  • Assisted with research/scouting for site locations and contributed to website design.

  • Created design guides, stock deck formats, and press/event/marketing materials.

Industrial Design Engineer Lead
 Sep 2020 – Aug 2024

  • Delivered design solutions for large-scale fiber installations.

  • Recognized as a Patented Engineer for a Conduit Guide and Spacer System.

  • Led design teams, delegated tasks, and refined project management skills.

Limber Life
 Startup Design Lead
 Jun 2019 – Jan 2020

  • Led CAD modeling and design for mobility recovery devices.

  • Explored modularity, sensor technology, and AI performance.

  • Built prototypes improving product usability for elderly care.

Apple
 Product Design Intern
 Jan 2018 – Sep 2018

  • Contributed to iPhone/Watch product design and development.

  • Performed lab tests and teardown analyses.

  • Assisted with CAD modeling for future product concepts.

McLaren Boston
 Sales & Service Intern
 Jul 2017 – Sep 2017

  • Supported customer relations across sales and service.

  • Expanded dealership’s online presence through social media.

Webstone Capital
 Freelance Industrial Design Consultant
 May 2017 – Aug 2017

  • Researched and designed products for children with autism/learning disabilities.

  • Developed CAD models and prototypes.

Leadership Experience

Claudia Parsons Hall Committee
 Inaugural Member | Dec 2018 – Nov 2019

  • Designed media/apparel for new residential hall.

  • Managed social media, photography, and orientation events.

Loughborough University Student Ambassador
 Jul 2017 – Jun 2018

  • Represented North American students and planned events.

  • Organized international student community-building activities.

Elvyn Richards Hall Committee
 Committee Member | Nov 2016 – Nov 2017

  • Designed/sold hall merchandise.

  • Led orientation gear design for “Hall of the Year.”

Philanthropy

  • Dream Ride Experience Ambassador (Aug 2019 – Present)
     Volunteer driver for kids with special needs.

  • LEMO Foundation Student CAD Class (Jul 2020 – May 2022)
     Taught CAD with a focus on car design and sustainable learning.

  • District Preschool Project (Apr 2018 – Nov 2019)
     Organized fundraisers for a preschool in rural Sri Lanka, raising $5,000.

Skills & Technical Proficiency

Design Software: Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Alias Speedform, KeyShot, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketchbook, Final Cut Pro, iMovie
 Design & Engineering: 3D Industrial Design, CAD Modeling, Prototyping, Branding, Logo Design, User Research
 Additional: Manual Transmission Driver, Photography, Video Editing, Website Design

Education

Loughborough University – UK
 B.A. & Sc. in Industrial Design & Technology (Jul 2020)

Brooks School – USA
 High School, Cum Laude (2016)

Interests & Activities

  • Motorsports & Automotive: Member of Jaguar Associates Group, Porsche Club of America, and 356 Registry

  • Photography & Design: Automotive photography and apparel design

  • Sports: Golf, squash, hiking, building custom RC and slot cars

Summary

I am committed to applying my diverse design expertise, collaborative approach, and passion for innovation to every project. I seek opportunities that challenge my skills, encourage growth, and deliver impactful design solutions.

Shane Arun