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Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Conducted market profiling research, and identified key contacts to establish sales connections with top global technology companies.Maintained and updated company website, and guided a complete redesign to improve website effectiveness as a marketing tool, and to dramatically improve the story and information flow.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Developed innovative thin-film electrochemical devices allowing for electronically controlled colorchanging effects. Implemented both organic and inorganic polymer electrodes and electrolytesystems to optimize performance, and to achieve long term stability.Led development of colour-responsive pigment for incorporation in hospital-grade surfacecleaning solution. Created novel organic crosslinked materials, primarily based on cellulose toensure long-term stability and… Show more Developed innovative thin-film electrochemical devices allowing for electronically controlled colorchanging effects. Implemented both organic and inorganic polymer electrodes and electrolytesystems to optimize performance, and to achieve long term stability.Led development of colour-responsive pigment for incorporation in hospital-grade surfacecleaning solution. Created novel organic crosslinked materials, primarily based on cellulose toensure long-term stability and biocompatibilityCreated and standardized testing and reporting protocols, documented and analyzed results, andeffectively collaborated with team members to continually develop and improve Show less

Karlsruhe Area, Germany

Took over developing phosphorous-based lithium ion battery anodes – preparation of the nanoparticle slurry and ink deposition in an inert environment (glove box), XRD and SEM characterization, C-V and C-rate testingSpearheaded a multi-institution collaboration to optimize electrolyte usage in battery testing to provide valuable data to the entire research team for a multitude of future experimentsWorked closely with, learned from and taught from my own experience and expertise… Show more Took over developing phosphorous-based lithium ion battery anodes – preparation of the nanoparticle slurry and ink deposition in an inert environment (glove box), XRD and SEM characterization, C-V and C-rate testingSpearheaded a multi-institution collaboration to optimize electrolyte usage in battery testing to provide valuable data to the entire research team for a multitude of future experimentsWorked closely with, learned from and taught from my own experience and expertise, a large multicultural research team of over 30 members Show less

Waterloo, Ontario

Developed and executed device level systems testing simulations, aided in PLC code development for the reprogramming of the Miami International Airport baggage handling system, Configured and initialized system testing workspace and $500 000 PLC control rack to be used on sitePrimarily self-taught complexities of control systems management, Ladder Logic, RS Studio, RS Logix, FactoryTalk, immediately to be applied to a system of approximately 40 000 devicesEffectively… Show more Developed and executed device level systems testing simulations, aided in PLC code development for the reprogramming of the Miami International Airport baggage handling system, Configured and initialized system testing workspace and $500 000 PLC control rack to be used on sitePrimarily self-taught complexities of control systems management, Ladder Logic, RS Studio, RS Logix, FactoryTalk, immediately to be applied to a system of approximately 40 000 devicesEffectively communicated with, coordinated with and learned from a large team spread across several international offices Show less

Waterloo Ontario

Worked closely with students to provide mentoring, feedback to improve communication and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated, developed excellent communication and organization managing a course-load of more than 900 students, teamwork working with fellow TA's in both large and small teams to ensure best possible results

Waterloo, Ontario

As a member of the Student Activities Team I was a leader for St Jerome's orientation week and in both small and large teams, planned social, community-building events for the residents of St. Jerome's residence.

Toronto, Canada Area

Was individually responsible for development and delivery of data analytics based project, worked directly with clients from initial meetings to final product delivery ensuring the product met client desires and standardsBuilt demo's and performed QA testing for LifeWire, a mobile healthcare monitoring software companyActed as Technical Adviser for nano-enhanced concrete and nano-soil additive distributor start-up, responsible for communicating with production lab, developing… Show more Was individually responsible for development and delivery of data analytics based project, worked directly with clients from initial meetings to final product delivery ensuring the product met client desires and standardsBuilt demo's and performed QA testing for LifeWire, a mobile healthcare monitoring software companyActed as Technical Adviser for nano-enhanced concrete and nano-soil additive distributor start-up, responsible for communicating with production lab, developing and editing technical documentation for usability with companies and individuals without technical background. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

Master Of Applied Science, Chemical Engineering

Pursuing a M.A.Sc in Chemical Engineering, working with Prof. Elod Gyenge on redox flow batteries. I am presently working to develop.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Nanotechnology, Excellent Academic Standing

Activities and Societies: Capstone Design Project - development of an irritation-free Electrocardiogram electrode using Au nanoparticles.

Education record

Activities and Societies: President of student Council, group leader for Classics Club Graduated with honours with bilingual certificate.