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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

• Developed a payload within the Space School Program to analyze stratospheric balloons' viability for performing atmospheric surveys.
• Operated the payload up to a 15km altitude.
• Utilized an Arduino interface and radio waves to actively communicate payload data to the ground.

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

• Developed the Antenna Deployment System for a 3U CubeSat; a prototype satellite built for competition with Canadian Universities.
• Collaborated with peers to re-design the satellite chassis using Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
• Conducted Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on the chassis, including force and thermal analysis.

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

• Supported the mechanical and electrical departments on 100+ projects.
• Performed calculations and created designs for sanitary, storm, domestic water, and HVAC systems.
• Drafted mechanical systems, electrical systems, and architectural floor plans using AutoCAD. Conducted heat loss and HVAC load calculations, using HAP (Hourly Analysis Program).
• Assisted in conducting field reviews to investigate mechanical, electrical and fire protection systems.
• Facilitated the plumbing design of a multi-unit residential piping replacement as the mechanical design lead for the project.

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

• Collaborated with team members to improve the previous Space Frame Chassis design and its ergonomic components for Queen’s 2023 Formula SAE Vehicle.
• Conducted FEA in Solidworks on the improved frame to predict rigidity.
• Contributed to physical testing using a model chassis to improve cockpit ergonomics.
• Ensured parts were ergonomically sound and followed FSAE rules.
• Conducted a Monocoque Chassis research report.

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

• Developed an open-ended engineering design challenge for the Queen's Engineering Competition, a conference-style case competition that aims to inspire excellence through competition within the Faculty of Engineering.
• Collaborated with a team of 20+ peers to manage the event for 130+ competitors.
• Managed budgetary constraints and networked with alumni to obtain judges for the competition.
• Conducted the Senior Engineering Design Challenge for 32 competitors.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Developed mechanical intuition to diagnose problems and create solutions.
• Performed 200+ repairs and 200+ builds with high customer satisfaction.
• Maintained high-level product knowledge and conducted $20,000+ in merchandise sales.
• Utilized interpersonal skills to assist an average of 40 customers per day.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Lead a group of six to plan, coordinate and execute weekly events for the Soccer Club of Toronto.
• Created schedules and activities based on logistics and club objectives.
• Developed effective systems to manage a group of approximately 60 individuals on a weekly basis.

Bachelor Of Engineering And Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering

High School Diploma, 92% (Senior Year)

Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer, Model United Nations, Economics Club.