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Ottawa, On, Ca

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

Evaluate patent applications in the field of electrical and computer engineering to determine whether they are compliant with the Canadian Patent Act and Rules. Provide training to new patent examiners. Assist section head in performing QC and other management tasks as required.

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

Evaluate patent applications in the field of electrical and computer engineering to determine whether they are compliant with the Canadian Patent Act and Rules.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Conceive, coordinate and complete photographic projects that include laboratory, event, photobooth, and product photography. Develop and provide photographic products for clients, and marketing and promotion of photographic services. Requires an understanding of Canadian copyright laws to ensure images do not violate copyrights. Requires strong task-planning ability to coordinate various members of the photographic team that can include models, makeup artists, body artists, photographic assistants, and co-photographers. Prepare images for submission to magazines and trade journals. Requires ability to work to a deadline to provide a high-quality product in a constantly-changing environment. Requires ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships to ensure all members of the team are able to perform to their peak ability.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Conceive, plan, and conduct scientific research using engineering and statistical principles to assess the performance of non-contact 3D imaging systems. Prepare and coordinate submissions to conferences and peer-reviewed journals, as well as presentation of research at conferences and at seminars. Perform modelling and simulation as required using development tools such as Matlab, Python, and Mathematica. Development of software interfaces and hardware control systems using development tools such as C++. Development of uncertainty budgets based on a fundamental understanding of the primary sources of measurement uncertainty. Prepare, coordinate, and present research summaries in written and oral form to non-scientists as required. Represent the NRC on standard committees, such as the ASTM and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), in matters related to 3D imaging systems and conformance assessment. Requires an understanding of Canadian intellectual property law to assess whether the results of research are potentially patentable.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Conceive, plan, and conduct scientific research using engineering and statistical principles to assess the performance of non-contact 3D imaging systems. Development of artefacts and test procedures to assess the quality of non-contact 3D imaging systems for industrial applications. Prepare and coordinate submissions to conferences and peer-reviewed journals, as well as presentation of research at conferences and at seminars. Perform modelling and simulation as required using development tools such as Matlab. Development of software interfaces and hardware control systems using development tools such as C++. Prepare, coordinate, and present research summaries in written and oral form to non-scientists as required. Represent the NRC on standard committees, such as the ASTM and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), in matters related to 3D imaging systems. Perform applied research in 3D metrology.Internal Committees:MSS Quality Management Committee (member, 3D Metrology)NRC Publications Archive Working Group

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Development of methodologies for measuring the quality of laser range scanner data in the field without using ground truth data as reference. Prepare and coordinate submissions to conferences and peer-reviewed journals. Perform modelling and simulation as required using development tools such as Matlab. Development of software interfaces and hardware control systems using development tools such as C++.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Prepared lecture material, assignments and exams, conducted semi-weekly lectures, coordinated activities of a teaching assistant for a course in Object-oriented programming and design using Java.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Assisting faculty in the presentation and grading of engineering courses. These courses included Program Design and Construction, Object-Oriented Software Development, Microprocessor Systems, and Simulation and Modeling. Tasks included marking papers, proctored midterm exams, and running laboratory sessions.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Developed graphical applications for the QNX real-time operating system to assist in development work of a laser range scanner. Development of software interfaces and hardware control systems using development tools such as C and C++ for Unix-based systems.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

A variety of activities involving consulting on purchases, system configuration, hardware repair, and software configuration.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Performed analysis of a variety of clinical trial, experimental and epidemiological data for wide range of clients. Performed statistical analysis in a variety of software packages include SPSS, SAS, and Minitab. Advised clients based on statistically-supported analysis of a variety of data including prospective and retrospective studies and historical data. Provided oral and/or written explanations of the statistical analyses used depending on the skill level of the client, which ranged from highly knowledgeable in statistics to those with minimal understanding of statistical methods and interpretation of results.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Performed analysis of Veterinary epidemiological, experimental and clinical trial data (prospective and historical) for a variety of researchers. Worked frequently with clients to assist them with experimental design and in how to interpret the results of statistical analysis performed. Performed statistical analysis in a variety of software packages include SPSS, SAS, and Minitab. Provided oral and/or written explanations of the statistical analyses used depending on the skill level of the client, which ranged from highly knowledgeable in statistics to those with minimal understanding of statistical methods and interpretation of results.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Development of a proposal for an Internet-based Exposition.

Assisted a team of Food Scientists in the statistical design of experiments involving sensory, instrumental, chemical and biological testing of food products. Developed and coordinated all discriminatory and acceptance testing of food products using humans as research instruments.. Participated in more than 544 research projects and principal investigator in 3 research projects. Performed statistical analysis primarily in SPSS. Provided oral and/or written explanations of the statistical analyses used depending on the skill level of the client, which ranged from highly knowledgeable in statistics to those with minimal understanding of statistical methods and interpretation of results.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Wrote software to collect data from human subjects in experiments involving Vision and Short-Term Memory. Assisted in development of original control and data collection software for a Legibility laboratory. Tasks included writing software to control external hardware including robotics controllers. Hardware interfaces, and software to collect response data from human subjects, were programmed in Basic, C, and Labview. Performed human-factors evaluation of software interfaces to minimize the likelihood of biased responses.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Developed database applications.

Phd, Systems Engineering

Domestic Tuition Scholarship NRC Graduate Student Scholarship Supplement NRC Award for Outstanding contributions to 3D Laser Scanning System

M.A.Sc., Systems Engineering

NSERC Post-graduate Scholarship Domestic Tuition Scholarship Nortel Networks Graduate Scholarship Departmental Scholarship

B.Sc., Electrical And Computer Engineering

Activities and Societies: UNB IEEESir George E Foster Scholarship R.W. Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Dean's List for Academic Excellence

B.Sc., Mathematics

Dip.Eng, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: UPEI Student Newspaper UPEI Fencing Club UPEI Math and Computer Science Society UPEI Engineering.