Franco Gómez Schumacher
Zürich, Switzerland | franco@goxcoworld.com
About Me
A high school graduate with a broad international background, currently in a gap year focused on hands-on learning, cultural exchange, and community service. Born in Mexico and raised across China, Panama, and Switzerland, I’ve explored design and engineering through various independent and structured projects. Academically, I’ve concentrated on subjects such as biology, mathematics, and geography. My multilingual background has developed both in and outside of the classroom, and I enjoy projects that combine design, emerging technologies, and collaborative problem-solving. I’m an enthusiast endurance athlete who loves being outdoors, including cycling, swimming, running, rowing, hiking and skiing.
Education
[Planned] ETH Zürich (2026–2029)
- Mechanical Engineering Bachelor
Realgymnasium Rämibühl Zürich (2020–2025)
- Swiss Matura & International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (bilingual)
- Higher Level: Mathematics, English, German
- Standard Level: Biology, Geography, Italian
- Maturitätsarbeit & Extended Essay: Designed and prototyped a biomechanically-informed system to measure rowing force
- Graduated with full Swiss and IB diplomas
Summer Institute for the Gifted (2017, 2018, 2019)
- Attended 3 summer camp sessions in the U.S. focused on accelerated academic enrichment and creative exploration
International School of Panama (2015–2020)
- Bilingual education under the U.S. system with a focus on STEAM subjects and intercultural learning
Wellington College International Shanghai (2014–2015)
- Early education in an international British school setting
Experience
Robotics Research Internship – ETH Zürich (Current)
January – February 2026
- Assisting in robotics and mechatronics research as part of my Swiss social service
- Gaining firsthand exposure to academic research environments and advanced engineering systems
Life Sciences Internship & Language Immersion – Kaohsiung, Taiwan
September – November 2025
- 3-month internship at Accelerated Bio, a stem cell regenerative medicine company
- Recovering Mandarin through studying and social immersion
- Achieved HSK 3 certification (official Mandarin proficiency test)
Goschumi AG
Invoicing & Book-keeping | Since January 2024
- Assisted in tracking, managing, and sending invoices and expenses
- Worked with digital accounting platforms
- Gained practical insight into the financial and administrative processes of a small business
Personal Technical Projects
- Ergonomic Keyboard Design: Designed and assembled custom mechanical keyboards, including PCB wiring, case design, and switch configuration
- Force Measurement System for Rowers: Developed a system integrating mechanical, electrical, and biomechanical principles to quantify rowing force per stroke using force sensors and microcontroller data logging
See the Projects section for more detailed project information.
Skills & Competencies
Technical Design
Shapr3D (CAD), Fusion360 (basic), prototyping, PCB design (KiCad)
Manufacturing & Hardware
3D printing, soldering, PCB Assembly, laser cutting
Programming
Arduino, Python (basic), microcontroller integration
Communication & Languages
- Fluent: English, Spanish, German, Swiss German
- Intermediate: French, Italian
- Working on recovering: Mandarin
Soft Skills
Adaptable, detail-oriented, culturally diverse & aware, enthusiastic collaborator
International Background
Born in Mexico, raised in Shanghai, Panama, and currently based in Switzerland, I’ve grown up navigating multicultural environments across four continents. My upbringing and education in international schools and multilingual societies have shaped a flexible, global mindset. I’m comfortable collaborating in diverse, cross-cultural teams and adapting quickly to new cultural and professional contexts.
Last updated: February 2026