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Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom

Working alongside CEO and 2011 “The Apprentice” winner Tom Pellereau to invent novel beauty devices. Devising solutions and prototypes to tackle the challenges of theoretical inventions. Creating designs for new products using Fusion 360, while keeping in mind the constraints of injection moulding. Developing and presenting prototypes using 3D printed parts, custom/modified circuitry, and repurposed materials. Turning brainstormed concepts and idealised visuals into functioning mechanisms and products. Performing rigorous testing related to new products including solvent effectiveness, torque requirements, and growth of bacterial colonies in our lab, to name a few. Using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to modify and develop packaging, labels, etc.

Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

Lead the mechanical design of the new generation of VO2 Master Health Sensors’ flagship product, the VO2 Master Pro VO2 Analyzer V1.4, to improve measurement accuracy and resilience to breath condensation. Development of the mechanical design for an up-and-coming generation of VO2 Analyser with changeable, air-tight cartridges and many additional components, features, and design improvements. Modelled parts and assemblies using Solidworks, 3D printed parts, and scrutinised designs and test flow mechanics. Brainstormed with team, designed prototypes, conducted tests on a simulator or person, performed data analysis, re-designed, and wrote reports. Investigated design issues and determined root causes of faults and erroneous readings. Wrote and implemented manufacturing and QA procedures to ensure products are within specifications. Worked with the electrical engineering department to design and tune a PI controller for micro-flow pump. Aided in the design of PCBs by discussing electrical issues, determining general layouts, and sourcing components.

Kelowna, B.C., Canada

Conducted research sponsored by ElectroMotion Energy into the optimal control of micro-combined heat and power (micro-CHP) systems alongside other energy resources. Designed a Python software to run on a low-power Linux computer to optimally control a micro-CHP within a residential home along with solar panels, energy storage, and thermal storage, optimising for cost. Designed LSTM and CNN-based neural networks for energy load forecasting in the aforementioned software. Wrote chapters titled RNNs and Autoencoders for a prospective textbook titled “Applied Machine Learning”. Completed the following Master’s degree courses: Digital Control, Autonomous Vehicles, Design of Experiments, Machine Learning, Technical Writing, and Internet-of-Things.

Kelowna, Bc

Teaching Assistant of ENGR 315 Systems and Control. Teaching two tutorial classes of 26 students and 3 lab classes of 26 students. One of 3 TAs marking all labs, quizzes, and tests for a class of 178 3rd year electrical and mechanical engineering students.

Summerland, British Columbia, Canada

Designed various prototypes of a micro-combined heat and power (micro-CHP) system intended for residential use. Performed calculations and simulations to re-design hydronic and refrigeration heating and cooling systems. Modelled 3D assemblies and parts pertaining to the company’s prototype micro-CHPs using Autodesk Inventor. Created P&IDs, mock-up designs and fabrication drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. Performed extensive prototype testing and data analysis to validate design changes and troubleshoot problems. Created Arduino-based DAQ systems with temperature and flow sensors to aid in data collection.

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Engineered pressure vessels using Compress software and hand calculations following the ASME Section III codes. Drafted fabrication drawings for pressure vessels and related equipment using AutoCAD. Created calculation documents for custom flanges, Section VIII Div. 2 cyclic life analyses, and jacketed vessels. Assisted with vessel certification through BC Safety Authority, ABSA, and other Canadian boiler branches.

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Drafted technical drawings in AutoCAD using client drawings, client specifications, and the ASME Section 8 codes. Provided engineering hand calculations of various parts under loading stresses. Programmed a burn table to cut steel parts using technical drawings and specifications. Communicated with machinists on the shop floor to fix fabrication issues and to learn about machining processes.

Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

Serviced customers alongside a team of co-workers, managers, and owners to repeatedly meet personal and company sales goals. Managed the company’s online store to provide a new, more effective online experience. Acted as technical support for the computer systems resulting in many resolved sales and records issues.

Westbank, British Columbia, Canada

Operated a bobcat to load materials into company and customer vehicles while working safely and in awareness of possible dangers. Stocked the nursery, assisted with problem solving, and aided with miscellaneous jobs. Provided both physical assistance and product knowledge to customers of which I did not receive a single complaint.

Master Of Applied Science - Masc, Mechanical Engineering (Systems & Control), 1St (94.4%)

Worked towards a 2-year, thesis-bases master's degree as part of the Advances Control and Intelligent Systems (ACIS) Laboratory..

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc (Meng Equiv.), Mechanical Engineering, 1St (83.5%)

Worked towards a 4-year bachelor's degree with a focus in Mechatronics. My Engineering Capstone Project was the year-long design.