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Mississauga, On, Ca

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

- Partnered with a computational research group to secure a $300,000 government grant for an AI-assisted, fully automated aeroponic gardening system.- Led a team in the custom design of 16 fully independent gardening pods within an 8' x 4' space.- Selected, designed, and built over 400 pieces of equipment, reducing the original estimated project cost by $70,000.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Developed a Total Cost of Ownership process and related tools to help determine whether physical assets should be replaced or repaired based on current and projected operational conditions.- Contributed to a two-week asset management assessment at the Fort Knox site, interviewing over 30 workers and providing 50 recommendations for short- and long-term improvements to site performance.- Updated mobile equipment data information and created an automated dashboard to monitor equipment age, health and maintenance.

Sparwood, British Columbia, Canada

- Created preventative maintenance plans for critical plant equipment, improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime by 20%.- Led a $500K project to upgrade electrical instrumentation and enhance dosing line capacity at a processing facility, including vendor coordination and system customization.- Managed large-scale design processes and implemented automation improvements, driving significant operational enhancements and efficiency gains.

- Developed detailed CAD models and engineering drawings for solar energy systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and university specifications.- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to design and optimize solar panel mounting systems.- Assisted in the selection and integration of sustainable materials.

- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to integrate mechanical, electrical, and software elements into cohesive bionic systems.- Managed materials selection and sourcing, ensuring the use of high-performance materials.- Conducted Finite Element Analysis to optimize designs, reducing weight while maintaining structural integrity and safety.

• Developed adhesive bands as a pest control solution, used on 500+ trees in Mississauga, contributing to effective urban forest management.