Allyson Francis Email & Phone Number

Hatfield, England, GB

Alameda, California, US

• 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.)

Kitchener, ON, CA

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.

Atlanta, Georgia, US

• 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.
• 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

• 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.
• 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

Ottawa, ON, CA

• 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.
• 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

Waterloo, Ontario, CA

• 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.
• 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

Toronto, Ontario, 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.
• 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

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Mechanical Engineering

Ontario High School Diploma, Secondary School Extended Arts Certificate (Music Major)