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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Researching the applications of AI/ML to control problems in robotics. Check out some of my publications below:

Palo Alto, California

Sent as part of a very small team to represent the Brampton Robotics and Automation office at sister company, SSL. SSL is a world leader in developing Geostationary Communications Satellites. My job has been to use my robotics knowledge, gained from working with the Canadian Robotics systems (Canadarm2 and Dextre) on board the International Space station, to help integrate robotics system onto SSL spacecraft.Highlights:• Lead Robotics engineer on a commercial R&D project exploring robotically assembled modular satellites• Performed Robotics System Engineering and Robotics Controls Engineering support for a self-assembled satellite as part of NASA's Dragonfly Project• Coordinated efforts between MDA, SSL, and the Naval Research Lab (NRL) to develop a robotic refuelling system for DARPA's Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellite by developing a satellite refuelling concept of operations, identifying hazards, and writing requirements• Developed a high degree of freedom path planner for End-over-End walking robotic manipulators for use in space mission planning and analysis

Brampton, On, Canada - Robotics And Automation

MDA is a global communications and information company providing operational solutions to commercial and government organizations worldwide. The Robotics and Automation Division is world renowned for their work in developing and ongoing sustaining engineering of the Canadarm2 and Dextre on board the International Space Station.As a member of the Space Missions Operations Analysis group, I used advanced software to model space operations involving the Canadian robotic assets on the ISS (Canadarm2 and Dextre) and provided real time mission support for NASA flight controllers.

Kingston, On

Awarded an National Science and Engineering Research Council Undergraduate Student Research Award (value $8000) in the department of Chemistry at Queen's University under Prof. Nick Mosey (computational chemistry group) and Prof. Guojun Liu (polymer science group) to mathematically model and computationally simulate surface interactions of superhydrophobic coatings with water.• Researched and taught myself how to model advanced surface science concepts including solving the young-lapace equation for different geometries• Wrote programs in C and MATLAB to solve boundary value problems of systems of non-linear second order differential equations using the shooting method and finite difference method• Gained extensive experience using the GNU Scientific Library in C

Kingston, Ontario

QSET is dedicated to building mobile robots for planetary applications. This year the team is competed in the University Rover Challenge, run by the Mars Society. In this competition, the team was required to design and build a rover to assist astronauts on Mars.This included remotely performing in-situ tests for life, fitting pipes, turning valves, and carrying equipment to astronauts in the field. The team finished 13 out of 31 teams from around the world. This was a fine finish considering the multi year experience many of the other teams had.• Led the team to it's first ever participation at NASA's Lunabotics Competition (2013). Top 20 finish out of 50 teams• Extensive programming of microcontrollers in C/C++ for controlling motors, communication systems, GPS, and interfacing with computers VIA serial networks.• Experience in designing mechanical systems including drive train, wheels, suspension systems, conveyors and more• Led over 30 engineering students over 9 months with a budget of roughly $15000.I held the role of Chief Engineer on QSET for 2 of the 4 years that I have been a member of the team. My role on the team was to lead all technical aspects of the team's current project, help the team captain in raising money and perform some administration work. I lead over 30 engineering students in the building of planetary rovers over the course of 9 months with a budget of $15000+. Additionally I programmed microcontrollers in C/C++ controlling motors that drive the robot, as well as for servos that control a six degree of freedom robotic arm. I also designed the robotic arm, and helped build and design the robot's chassis and drivetrain. Last year I led the team to it's first ever Lunabotics competition. This was an international competition, hosted by NASA, where teams were required to build a moon mining rover. In the past, the team has also competed in the Canadian Satellite Design Competition as well as the CanSat competition.

Kingston, On

Hired by Prof. Rob Knobel to improve the quality of the third year undergraduate advanced physics lab course at Queen's University. Designed two labs to improve the lab course; one is currently used in the curriculum.Lab 1Students fit data captured from a simple pendulum to an advanced non-linear model that builds off of a simpler model students learn in earlier years. Improves course by taking a simple experiment and applying advanced analytics to it. Students don't get bogged down in with complex theory, allowing them to learn essential experimental skills.• Used an Arduino to capture data from an optical encoder and send that data to an automated MATLAB script to plot and fit the data on a computer screen.• Designed apparatus using Solid Edge CAD software that were made using a CNC• Lab currently implemented in the curriculum Lab 2Created room temperature Mechanical Break Junctions (MBJ) allowing students to see quantum effects in real time using fast Data Acquisition and LabView.• Interfaced 16-bit analogue to digital converted with LabView program to view sensitive voltage readings in real time• Machined precision apparatus using a Machining Mill• Developed Graduate level theory to understand and interpret the results

Toronto, Canada

• Received a National Science and Engineering Research Council Undergraduate student research award.• Developed Computer program, written in C, to simulate the dynamics of ultra cold bosons in an optical lattice under a quantum quench.• Chair Scholar, top applicant out of 14 summer students.• Worked under Dr. Arun Paramekanti.

Toronto, Canada

• Provided hour long guided tours through the Air Canada Centre• Tour sizes ranged from 1 to 50 people• Sold the tour to passersby• Gave a tour to 50 top venue manager from around the world

Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, Focusing On The Interface Of Robotics And Ai/Ml

Bachelor Of Science Engineering, Engineering Physics/Applied Physics: Electrical Focus, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Dean's Honour listSample Courses Advanced Electrical Engineering Courses: Signals and Systems, Control Theory.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Chemistry, With Distiction

Activities and Societies: Dean's Honour ListThesis: pH Sensitivity of a Molecular Tweezer for Drug Delivery Applications: A Computational.