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Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

- Competed and won nine different competitive non-dilutive entrepreneurial funds totaling to $42,000 CAD in winnings- Developed a novel 20 x 14 haptic display capable of displaying a LiDAR camera feed as a touch display - Pitched to a multitude of industry experts on the vision of Moonlight Haptics, earning future demo opportunities- Two years’ experience in the Haptics market, developing business strategies, marketing plans and financial forecasts

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

- Image Processing & Mesh Optimization in MATLAB- Designed an application to convert mesh objects into 3D objects, simplifying the process to analyze 3D objects from data

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Investigated shadowgraphy techniques utilizing a Yb:Fiber laser and HeNe laser through a liquid medium- Designed a gaussian beam experiment to enhance student’s comprehension of optics concepts- Performed bone tissue laser ablation analysis, imaging destruction zones with a SEM- Designed LabView program to control the synchronous firing of a Yb:Fiber laser and closing of a laser shutter

Waterloo, Ontario

Researched & presented a liquid crystal-based system to move a nanoparticle around a predetermined track Collaborating with multiple international organizations to develop a nanorobotic competition by 2020Directed organizational and structural reforms in order to retain information loss between school termsShowcased the organization at the Waterloo Nanotechnology Conference to inform individuals on the impact nanotechnology has on future technological advancements

Calgary, Canada Area

Employed spectroscopic methodologies to detect the presence of contaminants within a given sampleDeveloped and performed testing procedures on electrokinetic soil remediation methodologies for hydrocarbon removalIllustrated various optimization methodologies for the design of an integrated contaminant detection system

Kitchener, Canada Area

Utilizing high speed imaging techniques to determine the flame size on nanothermites through laser ignitionPreparation of aluminum nanoparticle and water mixtures to generate hydrogen gasConstructed high speed imaging set up using an oscilloscope, high speed camera and class 4 laserDeveloped detailed inventory checklist comprised of detailed equipment descriptions on appearance and function

Toronto, Canada Area

Identified and resolved various issues related to machinery malfunctioning, network troubleshooting and cable maintenanceAdvanced company technology through creation of new testing stations for productsAcquired a variety of knowledge on mechanical and electrical tools such as terminating Cat 6 Ethernet cablesContinually focused on ways to improve efficiency of production flow, from individual to the whole company through effective communication with members of the organization

Ontario, Canada

Directed marketing and financial effortsSpearheaded recruitment process to find the best candidates to bring our project to life

Calgary, Canada Area

President of a Junior Achievement company Coast-co, which designed uniquely painted acrylic coasters made out of cork.Achieved a 70% ROI with custom products created on demand.

Master'S Degree, Chemical Engineering

Courses: Advanced Materials Thermodynamics Fundamentals and Applications of Soft Matter Optimal & Model Predictive Control

Undergraduate, Nanotechnology

University of Waterloo Nanorobotics Group - Managing Director University of Waterloo Acapella Group - ACE Bass Section Leader Projects.

International Baccalaureate, Grades 10 - 12

Academic Experience Science Olympics Two time gold medalist (2015-2016, 2016-2017) A Youth Perspective Podcasts - Director of Operations.