Chris Borchert Email & Phone Number

Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands

Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands

Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands

Vancouver, Bc

Hover Collective is the low altitude aerial brainchild of Chris Borchert and Geoff Lister. Specializing in commercial videography and photography, Hover Collective provides high quality aerial visuals for businesses throughout the Canadian pacific region.• Developed custom unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for photography and video acquisition in collaboration with Chaos Unmanned Systems UAV manufacturer and the UBC Composites Research Network• Optimized autopilot control loops for… Show more Hover Collective is the low altitude aerial brainchild of Chris Borchert and Geoff Lister. Specializing in commercial videography and photography, Hover Collective provides high quality aerial visuals for businesses throughout the Canadian pacific region.• Developed custom unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for photography and video acquisition in collaboration with Chaos Unmanned Systems UAV manufacturer and the UBC Composites Research Network• Optimized autopilot control loops for stable flight characteristics and automated failsafe controls, meeting Transport Canada’s airworthiness and safety requirements• Developed evaluation strategies for component performance and cost analyses, maximizing profit potential under a strict budget• Planned and performed successful commercial UAV film and photography operations for a variety of clientele in urban and remote locations throughout British Columbia• Hired and trained temporary ground support staff to meet Transport Canada’s best practices standards for commercial UAV operations• Facilitated group discussions with corporate clients to assess feasibility and valuate potential utility, environmental assessment, wildfire suppression, and mining exploration applications of UAVs Show less

Venlo, Limburg Province, Netherlands

Océ Technologies B.V. is the parent research and development office for Océ's award winning digital printing systems and a proud member of the Canon group of companies. At Océ we are pushing the limits of what can be achieved with digital printing solutions.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Océ Display Graphics Systems is the Canadian research and development arm for Océ's wide format printing systems and a proud member of the Canon group of companies. We are relentless innovators and the creators of market leading jetting technologies that go beyond paper. Our vision is to print the world and improve people's lives.

Vancouver, Canada

The Roto-Right design project is an ultra-high resolution angular measurement machine developed by 4 UBC students. The project will be used to evaluate the performance of rotary products made by Zaber Technologies to an extreme precision of 0.001 degrees. Zaber Technologies is Vancouver company that designs and manufactures precision motion control robotics solutions. An integral part of their business is providing cutting edge motion control products and meticulous device specifications for… Show more The Roto-Right design project is an ultra-high resolution angular measurement machine developed by 4 UBC students. The project will be used to evaluate the performance of rotary products made by Zaber Technologies to an extreme precision of 0.001 degrees. Zaber Technologies is Vancouver company that designs and manufactures precision motion control robotics solutions. An integral part of their business is providing cutting edge motion control products and meticulous device specifications for their customers, who use Zaber's products for a wide variety of applications ranging from industrial automation to astronomy and laser manipulation. The Roto-Right angular measurement machine is one of the tools that Zaber Technologies can use to realize this goal.• Development of the Roto-Right automated testing machine for determining the rotary accuracy and backlash of Zaber Technologies’ rotary devices, with a target resolution of 0.001 degrees• Lead mechanical design, fabrication, parts sourcing, and client communications for the project in addition to software planning and managing the project timeline• Ran design reviews for the student project team and the client’s mechanical engineering department• Provided technical instruction and consultation for team members in the areas of minimum constraint design, precision engineering, design for manufacturability and assembly, and advanced SolidWorks techniques• Sought out and consulted with academic experts in the field of precision measurement• Wrote technical reports and prepared regular technical progress updates for the client Show less

Vancouver, Bc

UBC Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UBC UAS) is a multidisciplinary group of students spanning the faculties of Applied Science, Forestry, Science and the Sauder School of Business. Competing in the Australian Outback Challenge and the annual Unmanned Systems Canada Student Competition, their members design, build, and fly custom unmanned aircraft to solve real-world problems that push UAV technologies to the limits. Unmanned aircraft are beginning to provide incredible value for the transport of… Show more UBC Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UBC UAS) is a multidisciplinary group of students spanning the faculties of Applied Science, Forestry, Science and the Sauder School of Business. Competing in the Australian Outback Challenge and the annual Unmanned Systems Canada Student Competition, their members design, build, and fly custom unmanned aircraft to solve real-world problems that push UAV technologies to the limits. Unmanned aircraft are beginning to provide incredible value for the transport of medicine in remote areas, forestry and mining operations, disaster response, search and rescue support, endangered species protection, agriculture planning, and even early wildfire detection. By fostering an environment for hands-on learning and innovation in unmanned aircraft development, UBC UAS strives to inspire the next generation of professionals in this growing sector.• Co-founded UBC Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) as a university-accredited engineering design team under the Department of Mechanical Engineering• Successfully raised over $25,000 in funding by demonstrating that UBC UAS provides tangible short-term and sustainable benefits for team members, the UBC faculty of Applied Sciences, and the broader UAV industry• Lead the multi-rotor UAS group in the design and building of a system for long endurance data acquisition • Provided consultation and technical instruction for image processing, airframe development, data transmission, operational logistics, and Capstone design project sub teams• Submitted successful SFOC applications to Transport Canada for the use of experimental aircraft and instructed team members on Canadian aviation regulatory compliance and best practices• Captained the team to place in the top 5 teams nationally at the 2015 and 2016 Unmanned Systems Canada Student Competitions• Conducted interviews and lead a recruiting process that resulted in a 35-45 student annual membership Show less

Vancouver, Canada

• Designed and built a semi-automated production heat treatment system for inline hardening of bearing steel rails, supporting development of a new product• Designed and prototyped a flexible dust cover for a linear stage, resulting in the launch of a successful new product configuration• Prepared production assembly instructions for internal use and customer instructions for web publication• Created engineering drawings of machined and sheet metal parts for release to… Show more • Designed and built a semi-automated production heat treatment system for inline hardening of bearing steel rails, supporting development of a new product• Designed and prototyped a flexible dust cover for a linear stage, resulting in the launch of a successful new product configuration• Prepared production assembly instructions for internal use and customer instructions for web publication• Created engineering drawings of machined and sheet metal parts for release to vendors• Reworked a Python script for an automated computer-vision based encoder alignment system, resulting in improved alignment reliability and production operations• Made regular use of a variety of manual and automated machine tools, supporting the development of new parts, testing jigs and assemblies• Performed a safety risk analysis and wrote safety procedures for high power and compressed gas equipment that was introduced into the machine shop• Ran and participated in various design reviews with Mechanical Engineers• Ran production training sessions when new parts and procedures were added into the in-house production workflow Show less

Richmond, Bc, Canada

• Designed and programmed an automated bench test platform that provided data for investigation into a long-standing ink flow issue• Designed a camera positioning actuator for a motion tracking system• Determined and experimentally validated ink heat capacity for establishing printhead heating power requirements• Designed a flexure mechanism within tight space constraints for precision printhead alignment• Fabricated a variety of jigs using machine tools, supporting development… Show more • Designed and programmed an automated bench test platform that provided data for investigation into a long-standing ink flow issue• Designed a camera positioning actuator for a motion tracking system• Determined and experimentally validated ink heat capacity for establishing printhead heating power requirements• Designed a flexure mechanism within tight space constraints for precision printhead alignment• Fabricated a variety of jigs using machine tools, supporting development of a new product• Wrote assembly instructions for a new printer carriage design, informing on manufacturability and assembly improvements, and facilitating successful collaboration with an engineering team in Venlo, Netherlands• Created engineering drawings of sheet metal parts using GD&T, adhering to ASME technical drawing standards Show less

Vancouver, Bc

UBC AeroDesign has been competing in the international SAE Heavylift Competition for 22 years. They are a diverse group of UBC students who share a passion for aircraft design and innovation, and our members are drawn from a variety of engineering disciplines. In 2014, team began development of unmanned aircraft systems for applications in the forestry, agriculture, oil & gas, and mining industries. While specializing in aerodynamics, UAV piloting, and autopilot control systems, I was also… Show more UBC AeroDesign has been competing in the international SAE Heavylift Competition for 22 years. They are a diverse group of UBC students who share a passion for aircraft design and innovation, and our members are drawn from a variety of engineering disciplines. In 2014, team began development of unmanned aircraft systems for applications in the forestry, agriculture, oil & gas, and mining industries. While specializing in aerodynamics, UAV piloting, and autopilot control systems, I was also responsible for safety management and Transport Canada compliance for the 25-student team. Show less

Burns Lake, Bc

• Received provincial training in wildfire management and performed wildfire suppression efforts throughout Canada• Worked up to 19 consecutive 12+ hour days under adverse conditions and maintained a high level of physical fitness• Mentored new crew members in wildfire operations objectives, developing leadership and communication skills• Contributed to crew safety oversight as an Occupational First Aid Level 3 attendant on the crew in 2013, resulting in an incident-free season

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Integrated Engineering

Materials Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Animal Biology