As a core member of Boxbot’s engineering team, I designed sophisticated automated material handling machinery for the logistics industry (specifically the last mile).My role at Boxbot consisted of the following:• Design of a state-of-the-art automated hub, purpose-built for last mile delivery, with product and project ownership at every stage of the design process• Development of novel technologies, including an automated parcel-handler which accepts not only cartons but also irregular/deformable packages (such as polybags)• Full-system design scope: from top-level industrial engineering (system flow & processes), to complex electromechanical sub-systems, down to detailed part design• Full-project execution scope: defining requirements, concept ideation, early validation, detailed design, sourcing & purchasing, build & test, revisioning; completely hands-on at every stage• Application engineering for specific customer use-cases (system sizing, specification analysis, layout proposals, etc.)• Mechanical expertise with respect to relevant integrated systems and technologies (3rd party & OTS)• Establishment and maintenance of team’s infrastructure: documentation control systems (PDM, PLM), inventory management, warehouse/shop layout & planning, tool organization, and internal processes• Close contact with a small, dynamic, and interdisciplinary team at Boxbot, as well as external stakeholders, vendors/suppliers, and other industry professionals• Patent composition, in collaboration with relevant law firms

Under the OTTO Motors division of Clearpath, I designed hardware for custom, cutting-edge autonomous robotic solutions, from conceptual design to finalized, detailed design with supporting documentation. Designs frequently included the integration of a wide variety of both new and traditional technology. My role as Mechanical Designer included:• Design of robots and appliances (accessories) for integration into an OTTO fleet or individual deployment, which is implemented as a fully autonomous material-handling solution in manufacturing facilities, warehouses, offices, and more• As engineering prime on a core product appliance, I was the single point of accountability in bringing the product from concept through to detailed design, validation, production, and then sustaining engineeringIn the fulfilment of the above core responsibilities, I regularly performed the following:• Composition of solid models and detailed mechanical drawings of parts and assemblies, controlled document review and release; thoroughly experienced in using GD&T to communicate geometric controls for manufacturing and inspection• Application of classical mechanical design practices, including tolerance analysis, standard fits, design for manufacturing and assembly, and part cost reduction• Fulfillment of project management duties, including personal project scheduling and prioritization, and identifying and mitigating risk• Hands-on fabrication and modification of parts, primarily with respect to prototypes and custom projects• In-depth supplier management including conducting critical design and process reviews, site visits, on-site product acceptance testing, and authoring detailed requirement specifications• Design of product validation plans and custom test fixtures, testing of first units• Composition of and regular reference to interface control documentation• Adherence to strict workflow requirements and high voltage safety practices

Elected by the engineering student body (6800+ students), I served my constituents in various ways, including the following:• Acted as the team lead of the Society executive, providing both a vision as well as a long-term direction for the organization• Served as the primary engineering student body representative and advocate to various councils, committees, and boards both within the University of Waterloo community as well as provincially and nationally• Managed 2 full-time staff• Operated 4 student-run businessesI also undertook various self-driven initiatives to improve the quality of life of Waterloo engineering students as well as the effectiveness of the organization, including:• Increasing the direct benefit that each member received from the Society through the improvement of our most popular services and identification of need for future services, including practical skill-building workshops, co-op support and networking opportunities• Advocating for more practical student-friendly solutions campus wide, including the completion of some conceptual design work for new student spaces• Updating procedures to focus on accountability and transparency, such as the implementation of General Meetings and a Board of Directors• Initiation of governance and executive review committees to evaluate the long-term impact of restructuring the Society• Rebranding of the Society's image through an overhaul in all outdated media, including the Society's website• Recognizing the increasing diversity of the engineering student body through new events, services, and opportunities, such as highly-visible community and charitable events that promote a much more accurate image of today's engineering students

At NCR, I had the pleasure of being a part of the hardware engineering team which developed and maintained mechanical and electromechanical consumer product designs. This involved the research and development of technologies associated with automated teller machines, cheque payment processing equipment and cheque and currency processing modules for ATMs. This position involved both desk-based design and analysis work and hands on fabrication and test work. This position included:• Designing mechanical parts and small assemblies using CAD solid modelling (SolidWorks)• Fabricating and tweaking parts, prototyping, and rapid prototyping (3D printing)• Troubleshooting faults, design of experiments in determining failure mode• Developing prototype solutions to increase product performance• Redesigning modules based on prototype performance• Experience in both plastic and sheet metal part design• Experience in project management

The University of Waterloo Alternative Fuels Team (UWAFT) participates in advanced vehicle technology competitions and is focused on raising awareness of alternative fuels and green technologies. At the time of my employment, the team was participating in EcoCAR 2, a competition organized by the U.S. Department of Energy and General Motors Corporation. Spanning three years, from 2011 to 2014, the challenge was to reduce the environmental impact of a Chevrolet Malibu without compromising performance, safety or consumer acceptability. The team's design was that of a series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. During my time with the team, the vehicle was steadily being improved to bring consumer acceptability to an appropriate level and to outperform competitors.The following is a sample of work completed with the team:• Designed basic parts and components using Siemens NX 8.0• Fabricated and sourced parts and components, machining and assembly experience• Designed and implemented vehicular systems such as HVAC• Performed hands-on vehicle repair as necessary• Produced documentation and forms for various purposes, including acquiring sponsorship• Represented the organization at various conferences and outreach events, delivered presentations, networked and attended clinics• Performed administrative and managerial work as appropriatehttp://uwaft.com

JSI is an established leader in state-of-the-art collection management solutions for the law enforcement and intelligence community. As a member of the Product Management team, I was responsible for creating requirements and specifications for the new capabilities that will be developed for the (Voice Box) VB UCM product.At JSI, I performed the following:• Supported the requirements manager in the administration of new product features and requirements; reviewed all requirements documentation and monitored contract requirements in relation to the developers' progress• Created demonstration tools and databases for presentation to customers• Created and edited existing tools and applications to automate manual processes (basic scripts in SQL, Visual Basic, and C#)• Maintained a high level of product knowledge and familiarity with new software versions/capabilities as they were made available for integration and release testing• Produced reports and documents for internal and customer use, standardized outdated documents and created an internal wiki site containing all current tasks and procedures• Scheduled and prepared for meetings and conferences, including teleconferences; liaison with off-site partners

In this position, I contributed to a pavement maintenance research project in the iTSS Civil Engineering lab of University of Waterloo. The primary goal of the project was to develop standardized winter maintenance guidelines for parking lots and sidewalks. Industrial partners of this project included MTO, TRCA, GO Transit, the City of Waterloo, and Landscape Ontario. While working for the team, I performed the following duties:• Co-ordinated and conducted experiments and field tests to examine the effects of road salt in varying weather conditions over time• Developed experimental standards and procedures• Documented observations and took measurements; processed all data using Microsoft Excel• Analyzed data and used conclusions to develop experimental models for winter road maintenance• Prepared formal reports as well as PowerPoint presentations for conferences• Attended conferences and presented this project to other attendees• Created video tutorials and user manuals for this project’s softwarehttp://www.sicops.ca/

• Acting Store Manager during the absence of a full-time manager• Organized staff to create an efficient and productive shift• Assisted in financial management of the store, including balancing the safe and monitoring daily monetary flow, as well as performing bank deposits• As Lead Photolab Technician, took passport photos and printed/developed digital photos and film; worked closely with customers explaining how to use the software and ensuring quality prints, also managed inventory and sales for this department• Resolved various conflicts and disputes, providing exemplary customer service while enforcing corporate policy and standards• Received the Employee-of-the-Quarter award twice for taking initiative in learning new workplace skills and for making continuous improvements to the store processes

• Resolved conflict and managed the match• Ensured all players met equipment safety standards • Documented and submitted detailed game reports to the league