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Burlington, ON, CA

Hamilton, Ontario, CA

http://mech.mcmaster.caMy Role:McMaster University's Department of Mechanical Engineering is dynamic with a broad variety of teaching and research interests. Faculty and students engage in traditional mechanical engineering coursework and research, and also branch out to topics including energy capture, bio-mechanics, hybrid and alternative automotive.

Hamilton, Ontario, CA

http://mech.mcmaster.caMy Role:Support the learning and development of undergraduate mechanical engineering students as a design consultant, as an instructor in the machine laboratory (shop), and in the construction of novel laboratory experiments.

http://www.confluent-research.com/Confluent Research provides expert consulting and research services in all areas of thermal fluids, heat transfer and fluid dynamics. We use state of the art experimental equipment and multi-physics modelling techniques for a host of services including but not limited to system diagnostics, thermal troubleshooting, product.

Toronto, Ontario, CA

http://www.bridgefactory.comBridge Factory is a product design firm comprised of seasoned design and engineering professionals. Product design is approached human-centrically and collaboratively. No one knows your products and markets better than you and your customers. That's why Bridge Factory considers both as partners in our design process.My Role.

In April 2013, Cooler Solutions transitioned to two sister companies, Bridge Factory (design for production) and Bridgeable (research and design). The team, abilities and scope evolved to include such diverse areas of design as product, service, experience, research, engineering, communications, interaction and media.

Brampton, ON, CA

Viewpoint Mobility and a direct competitor were acquired by Savaria Inc in August 2010.My Role:Integrated and rationalized Viewpoint's design and procedures with those of parent- and sister-companies, as well as contributed towards developing a productive team environment with new colleagues and team members.

Viewpoint Mobility modified minivans for wheelchair access, specializing in the structural conversion of minivans from a variety of manufacturers into "rear entry" vehicles. The wheelchair occupant - a family member, a facility resident, or a taxi user - would enter the vehicle through a low-sloped ramp at the rear of the van and use a tiedown system to.

Led engineering team and conferred with management, production and sales/marketing staff to establish project specifications, procedures and quality standards. Directed, reviewed and approved product design and changes. Developed eight different models of wheelchair accessible minivan conversions. Highlights include a side-entry Dodge Caravan that took.

Hamilton, Ontario, CA

Performed thermal characterization and analysis of a heat transfer device used in the plastics industry, using high-speed infrared digital thermography.

Characterized a multiphase, multi-well system drawdown, and developed compressor upgrade recommendations.

M.A.Sc., Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Mechanical Engineering And Society (B.Eng & Soc), Mechanical Engineering

Mohawk College Certificate, Machine Tool Operator