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North York, Ontario

Performed root cause analysis and presented solutions to mechanical assembly adhesive debonding. Developed and executed testing scheme for alternative adhesives and assembly techniques for resilience to: impact, maximum expected pressure during production testing and in-situ, as well as axial and rotational stress, incorporating aging and sterilization effectsInvestigated and resolved EEPROM misalignment resulting in unusable assemblies. Performed tolerance analysis of multi-variable interface to determine worst case pin-to-pin distance variation. Developed, tested and implemented improved manufacturing technique for catheter side EEPROM assembly. These changes reduced cost of any failed or scrapped products by ~$100 and improved yield from 75% to 95% at final in-process checkCompiled and finalized ultrasound transducer Solidworks models and drawings for production

North York, Ontario

Complied and completed Solidworks models of catheter and motor assembly according to existing BoM. Properly linked and revision controlled assemblies for PDM (Vault) access. Prepared and performed design test reports to address potential failure risksIntimately involved in verification and validation (V&V) process. Worked closely with management to optimize workflow and create templates for future documents.Composed and executed test casesPerformed testing and assembly of sensitive components under cleanroom protocol

Scarborough, Ontario

Corrected and updated Solidworks models for current product lines, optimizing and simplifying current and future Solidworks revisionsExpanded upon and improved design concepts for future products, working directly with engineers from various divisions of the companyCompleted various Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to update products according to supervisor and customer requests

Richmond Hill, Ontario

Worked with a very large Solidworks machine assembly for the purpose of updating models to match manufactured parts by implementing significant changes in critical components. Interacted directly with on-floor staff to mirror numerous part modifications precisely in the model. Model originally created “Top down” in a manner that did not allow for simple correction. This required the assembly to be partially reconstructed to break and redefine links as necessary to match as-builtDesigned assemblies for upgrading custom machines, including:1) Two lubrication systems to apply oil to overhead weld heads. These changes have substantially increased the life-time of the system and increased production by 200 parts per minute2) Easily deconstructed interlocking sheet-metal enclosure for moving machine parts. This design feature enables testing at increased speeds without risk of damaging vital components while allowing modification to equipment during the testing cycle and manufacturing lifetime

Scarborough, Ontario

Migrated and improved mechanical design of XCede connector from Amphenol TCS. Gained valuable Solidworks modelling experience, applied design concepts while considering manufacturing techniques and tested plausible designs using FEA (Four month project). Created Solidworks model of connector to mirror supplied STEP files and drawingsOptimized contact design, utilizing FEA to define dimensions while remaining within design constraintsTested failure mode and feasibility of deformation-based housing locating pin using FEADesigned contact support to locate pins for correct mating with PCB

Scarborough, Ontario

Designed and modelled an inverted, in-line QSFP connector in response to customer requests which conforms to industry specifications. Compared and selected the foremost solution for the customer’s requirements from numerous alternativesCompleted regular drawing and model modificationsIndependently designed overmolding latching system to improve electrical performance and simplify assembly

Owen Sound

Worked with engineering department on creating and taking advantage of cost-saving opportunities. Regularly interacted and received insight from operators for feedback on designs and thoughts on improvement. Projects completed by myself and the other student resulted in the company saving over $50,000 annuallyCompleted existing door-stop design project. Designed internal insertion method and obtained prototypes for testing. Opened avenues for future projects and cost reduction through standardization of components and reduction of part quantities. Redesigned strainer support assembly, reducing the number of parts required and simplifying assembly, resulting in substantial cost savingsDesigned and fabricated a waste-collection trough for a special customer request, completing within a tight deadline and ensuring constraints are satisfied

Waterloo, Ontario

Worked under Professor Johnson in order to complete existing and new design projects while assisting graduate student's studies through the experimental portion of their work.Projects included:- Creating a test rig for full scale blade-tip flow analysis, - Design and production of a nacelle to be used in full scale testing- Implementing and performing oil-smoke flow visualization of dynamic small scale blade oscillation

27 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

Rising through the ranks and finally retiring as a WO2, cadets was a defining experience for me. At retirement, my duties included instructing the first year cadets, regular command of the squadron based on instruction from the Commanding Officer and acting as a liason between the cadets and officers.Awards and opprotunities include, but not limited to:Royal Canadian Legion Medal of ExcellencePower Pilot ScholarshipGlider Pilot ScholarshipDuke of Edinburgh - Bronze AwardLong Service MedalTop Drill Team Member

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Engineering Science

Thesis Topic: Multimodal Micromotor OCT Catheter for Cancer Screening Technical Electives: Concepts of Oncology, Biostatistics.

Masters Of Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering (Nano)

Thesis research project: Optically Interrogated MEMS Pressure Sensor for Harsh Environments. As a self-directed researcher.

Bachelor Of Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering - Biomechanics Option

Capstone design project: DeXassist - Biomimetic exoskeletal post-operative hand rehabilitation device Technical Electives: Introduction.

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Activities and Societies: TVDSB Honour Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Sax Quartet, Junior Band, Cancer Campaign