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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Perform multi-disciplinary design and testing operations to support launching a pilot project for IoT bike locking stations
• Develop on-the-fly hardware solutions for recurring design issues such as cable interference and electronics mounting with consideration for ease-of-manufacturing/assembly and rain protection
• Write, test, and conduct code reviews on C++ firmware for motor control and cellular communication
• Source and fabricate cable assemblies including soldering, crimping, testing, and documentation

• Designed CAD models to deliver 3D printable healthcare solutions to remote communities. Previous projects include Denver II bells, medical applicator sticks, chest tube simulators, and pill bottles
• Collaborated remotely with a global team to communicate with stakeholders; discussed prototyping outcomes, conducted design reviews for phase-gate processes, and conceptualized new projects

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Performed time-sensitive mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on autonomous cleaning robots by using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and facilitating communication between mechanical, electrical, and software teams
• Designed protoboard and C++ unit-testing firmware to verify PCB functionality, saving 2 hours of testing per board
• Modeled PCBs for sensor/actuator IO communication and motor driving
• Spearheaded a communication protocol transition from SPI to CAN bus, increasing system robustness and reducing firmware complexity by 20%
• Sourced and fabricated cable assemblies including testing and documentation

• Designed software solutions for automating business processes, reducing several full-time equivalents of labour
• Developed C# application to control exclusive access to virtual machines, eliminating bottleneck
• Presented process demonstrations to business users, compiling requirements and feedback
• Piloted projects involving emerging and innovative technologies such as 3D printing and blockchain; presented findings to department leads for further evaluation

• Devised mechanical solution for equipment misalignment by designing a load-bearing support structure, solving performance issue on $300,000 printer
• Developed Python script and corresponding test procedure to assess thermal characteristics of a displacement rod, leading to cost reductions of 60%
• Rewrote essential QC programs, improving user interface, documentation, and performance, decreasing runtime by 50%. Modified scripts based on feedback and experimentation, emphasizing readability for future programmers
• Learned new programming language (LabVIEW), performing research on best practices for clean and scalable code; wrote programs to populate operational parameters for thermal heads and convert Serial inputs to TCP/IP.

• Led classes on video game programming in C# and Python, collaborating with coworkers and managers to create lesson plans and standardize resources
• Wrote 60-page basic C# game design guide with a focus on writing clean and maintainable code

• Instructed pre-teenagers aged 11-14 in the basics of game design using JavaScript, developing a working prototype of a video game in five days
• Assisted individuals without modeling software experience to create 3D animations, producing a final movie of about three minutes long
• Promoted teamwork and an active lifestyle by leading outdoor activities such as Capture the Flag
• Communicated effectively with managers and parents, ensuring a successful experience for all campers, and resulting in a 90% survey satisfaction rate

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Mechanical Engineering

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