Computer Science Engineer · Certified PMP · Based in Mexico

Lalo Solo

Eduardo Cortes

I lead the delivery of IT projects by profession — and build electronics, 3D designs and ideas worth sharing by passion.

IT Delivery Manager Project Manager (PMP) Maker 3D Designer Electronics Runner

About

Engineering delivery and curiosity into one career.

I'm a Computer Science Engineer working full time as an Account Delivery Manager of IT Projects at Softtek, where I lead teams that turn complex requirements into delivered, working software. I'm a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and work fluently in both Spanish and English.

Outside of work I'm a lifelong maker. I assembled my own 3D printer in 2014, design my own parts and electronics, and share what I learn on my YouTube channel. The same mindset drives everything I do — understand the problem, design a solution, and ship it.

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What I do

From the boardroom to the workbench.

Project & Delivery Management

Planning, leading and delivering IT projects end-to-end as a certified PMP — aligning scope, teams and stakeholders to ship on time.

Electronics & Automation

Designing circuits and automating the world with microcontrollers and sensors — schematics and custom PCBs designed in KiCad.

3D Design & Printing

Parametric and organic modelling in FreeCAD and Blender, printed on hardware I built and tuned myself since the RepRap days.

Content Creation

Sharing tips and projects on electronics, 3D printing and design with a growing community on YouTube as @Lalo_Solo.

Selected work

Things I've designed, built and shared.

A sample of personal projects across PCB design, embedded electronics and 3D modelling.

YouTube · @Lalo_Solo

Tips and insights on electronics, 3D printing & design.

Since 2023 I've been documenting projects and sharing what I learn — from decoupling capacitors and 555 timers to 3D-printing workflows — for a community of makers and curious engineers.

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Lalo Solo@Lalo_Solo

Tips and insights about electronic circuits, 3D Printing, and 3D Design.

PCB LEDs555 TimerDecoupling Caps3D Printing

Writing

Guides from the workbench.

Practical articles on 3D printing, PCB design, microcontrollers and finished builds.

The finished AutoClick 4 USB device
Projects

Designing a USB Auto-Clicker

A four-stage build log: FreeCAD assembly, KiCad board, bare PCBs, finished product.

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A Z80 CPU wired on a breadboard
Build Log

Building a Z80 on a Breadboard

Bringing a classic 8-bit CPU to life by hand, one wire at a time.

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Custom CH32V003 breakout boards
Microcontrollers

Getting Started With the CH32V003

A 10-cent 32-bit RISC-V microcontroller, and how to start using it.

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A PCB layout in KiCad
Electronics

A Practical KiCad Workflow

From schematic capture to a manufactured PCB, step by step.

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Lalo Solo's electronics workbench
Build Log

A Tour of My Workbench

The tools I actually reach for, and why each earns its space.

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Measuring a circuit on the oscilloscope
Electronics

The 555 Timer: A Field Guide

The most popular IC ever made, its three modes, and when to use each.

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KeyTest — a free online keyboard tester

One of my web projects: a live on-screen keyboard & mouse visualizer with multiple layouts and special-key support.

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Off the clock

A runner since 2014 — 21K and 42K.

The same discipline that delivers projects shows up at the start line.

Lalo Solo finishing a half marathon
Lalo Solo running a race in a @Lalo_Solo shirt
Lalo Solo crossing a marathon finish line

Interests

What keeps me curious.

Connect

Let's build something — or just say hello.

Find me across the web, from professional networks to maker communities.