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North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Key role in the New Product Development department: engaged in the conceptualization, development, and production of high-efficiency fireplaces and related parts- Responsible for generating Solidworks models and drawings for products and prototypes- Collaborated with team members to develop engineering solutions for design improvements and cost reductions - Spearheaded efforts to improve departmental discipline by implementing data standardization - Acted as liaison between… Show more - Key role in the New Product Development department: engaged in the conceptualization, development, and production of high-efficiency fireplaces and related parts- Responsible for generating Solidworks models and drawings for products and prototypes- Collaborated with team members to develop engineering solutions for design improvements and cost reductions - Spearheaded efforts to improve departmental discipline by implementing data standardization - Acted as liaison between NPD department and various stakeholders: compiled product packages and communicated project needs directly with vendors, led NPD's efforts to take ownership of ERP data management- Implemented synchronization of CAD and ERP systems to maintain data integrity and simplify project flow- Currently leading Solidworks PDM integration and data migration as an administrator Show less

Oakville, On

- Generated Solidworks models and drawings of precision-machined components for the nuclear industry- Analyzed processes onsite using lean manufacturing methodology and presented findings to lead engineer; created detailed planning sheets for revised manufacturing procedures- Developed fixtures and procedures to increase efficiency in part manufacturing; achieved significant increases in part production through new processes

Stockholm, Sweden

- Generated complex pump parts, assemblies, and drawings using PTC Creo (Pro/Engineer) and GD&T- Designed, conducted, and recorded experimental procedures for pump testing and product improvement- Conducted research on agile project management and developed solutions for increased collaboration

Waterloo, On

- Independently assembled and designed circuit and mechanical components for a camera gimbal prototype- Wrote Arduino code to operate a gimbal based on inertial measurement unit data- Machined parts for research and development purposes; operated drill press, band saw, belt sander, etc.- Designed elements in Solidworks and operated 3D printer for fabrication; experience with Cubicon and da Vinci 3D printers- Independently conducted research and analysis on gimbals and code… Show more - Independently assembled and designed circuit and mechanical components for a camera gimbal prototype- Wrote Arduino code to operate a gimbal based on inertial measurement unit data- Machined parts for research and development purposes; operated drill press, band saw, belt sander, etc.- Designed elements in Solidworks and operated 3D printer for fabrication; experience with Cubicon and da Vinci 3D printers- Independently conducted research and analysis on gimbals and code optimization Show less

Kitchener, On

- Performed data analysis to develop solutions for product improvement and higher company efficiency- Compiled and managed product data with Microsoft Office for catalog and website development - Used AutoCAD and Solidworks to generate CAD files for updating product database

Montreal, Qc

- Created Piping and Instrument Diagrams in AutoCAD for process steam systems, water purifying systems, water supply, etc.- Verified process flow on-site and revised related documents- Generated standard symbols in AutoCAD for use in electrical drawings, Piping and Instrument Diagrams, and lead sheets- Worked in boiler rooms and handled piping equipment such as valves, pumps, and heat exchangers- Worked in laboratory and gained exposure to chemical manufacturing processes

Kitchener, Canada Area

- Redesigned company website using HTML, CSS, jQuery, Git, and responsive frameworks- Created logos and app feature graphics for clients using Adobe Photoshop- Generated distinct company branding and applied branding principles to web design

Kitchener, On

- Led front end development of company website using HTML, CSS, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, Git, and responsive frameworks- Took initiative in start-up environment; offered and implemented new ideas- Advertised company cause through social media and informative graphic presentations

Kitchener, On

- Promoted company by creating animated marketing videos, instructional videos, and cold emails- Used Adobe Photoshop to create ads and pricing tables- Used Microsoft Excel to generate spreadsheets- Developed understanding of startup culture and environment, pricing strategies, and marketing techniques