• Project Manager for Defence Land Requirements (DLR 4) working on the Joint Deployed Headquarters & Signal Regiment Modernization (JDHQSRM) project, estimated value of $100M.• Worked with and for the Technical Authority (Project Director) in preparing the following project documents: Business Case Analysis (BCA), Preliminary Statement of Operational Requirements (PSOR), PRICIEG, and Charter.• Responsible for providing direction and management advice for the acquisition of deployable… Show more • Project Manager for Defence Land Requirements (DLR 4) working on the Joint Deployed Headquarters & Signal Regiment Modernization (JDHQSRM) project, estimated value of $100M.• Worked with and for the Technical Authority (Project Director) in preparing the following project documents: Business Case Analysis (BCA), Preliminary Statement of Operational Requirements (PSOR), PRICIEG, and Charter.• Responsible for providing direction and management advice for the acquisition of deployable Command and Control, Intelligence and Simulation systems, including developing and managing operational and user requirements throughout the system life cycle.• Evaluated deployable C4ISR solutions provided by System developers via RFI submissions.• Assisted in ensuring requirements conform to approved international standards i.e. NATO, Federated Mission Network (FMN), Mission Partner Environment (MPE). Show less

• Providing project delivery enhancements to the aircraft maintenance and supply modules of the enterprise application Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS). Enhancements are delivered through the Agile Deployed Operations (ADO) Project. The ADO project is a joint RCAF, Assistant Deputy Minister of Information Management (ADM (IM)), and Assistant Deputy Minister of Materiel (ADM (Mat)) initiative.• Providing advice or guidance for the plans or process to advance the ADO… Show more • Providing project delivery enhancements to the aircraft maintenance and supply modules of the enterprise application Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS). Enhancements are delivered through the Agile Deployed Operations (ADO) Project. The ADO project is a joint RCAF, Assistant Deputy Minister of Information Management (ADM (IM)), and Assistant Deputy Minister of Materiel (ADM (Mat)) initiative.• Providing advice or guidance for the plans or process to advance the ADO Project and meet project deliverables and milestones to the Project Authority.• Providing general administration efforts like drafting agendas, meeting minutes, editing and proofreading documentation, drafting lesson’s learned reports, maintaining a SharePoint Site, assembling and disseminating correspondence.• Providing on-site support for the software roll-out and implementation, On-site training and Stabilization Phases by coordinating, monitoring, maintaining readiness checklists of the ADO program to Wings and Bases across Canada Show less

• Provided a supporting role to the project manager on a large complex factory expansion project valued at $11.5 Million consisting of building construction, building modifications, moving existing production operations and introducing new productions lines in to a steel foundry without interrupting production.• Prepared and managed a master schedule, coordinated contractors i.e. millwrights, electricians, steel workers, civil labourers and unionized foundry workers.• Managed… Show more • Provided a supporting role to the project manager on a large complex factory expansion project valued at $11.5 Million consisting of building construction, building modifications, moving existing production operations and introducing new productions lines in to a steel foundry without interrupting production.• Prepared and managed a master schedule, coordinated contractors i.e. millwrights, electricians, steel workers, civil labourers and unionized foundry workers.• Managed sub-projects as the scope changed and arrange meetings and prepared meeting minutes for distribution.• Administered OHS regulations and company safety protocols, prepare building permit applications, coordinate shipping and logistics of equipment and provided engineering solutions to issues that arose frequently.• Performed a business case analysis to determine the viability of relocating a work process for a Steel Foundry i.e. remove and reuse vs installing new equipment etc.) • Provided weekend Site Supervision for weekend maintenance personnel, both contracted trades and company staff. Ensuring proper safety protocols were followed, paperwork was distributed and completed.• Monitored activities performed electrical systems, conveyor production lines, hydraulic and mechanical machinery, dust collectors/baghouses and sand delivery piping upgrades in two large facilities.• Provided weekend site supervision, overseeing subcontractors erecting an elevated conveyor system, concrete foundations and floor work, mechanical, structural and electrical installations. Show less

• Communicated with Customer, Sales and Engineering to prepare the Scope of Work, Pipeline Questionnaire and the Tool Setup data sheets, additionally performing battery capacity calculations and identifying characteristics that will pose a risk for the inspection tool passing through the pipeline• Conducted pre-job meetings with clients ensuring the Ultrasonic instrumentation selection, physical tool configuration, dimensions and battery life have been double checked against the constraints… Show more • Communicated with Customer, Sales and Engineering to prepare the Scope of Work, Pipeline Questionnaire and the Tool Setup data sheets, additionally performing battery capacity calculations and identifying characteristics that will pose a risk for the inspection tool passing through the pipeline• Conducted pre-job meetings with clients ensuring the Ultrasonic instrumentation selection, physical tool configuration, dimensions and battery life have been double checked against the constraints of the pipeline dimensions including the temperature, volume flow rate/speed and type of oil prior to pipeline inspection.• Responsible for ensuring technicians meet customer onsite work requirements for health and safety and drug and alcohol testing, in addition ensuring foreign nationals have appropriate work permits and updated passports.• Coordinated resources with head office in Germany to mobilize inspection tools, equipment and technicians to and from Canada, United States or Germany, pre and post inspection runs.• Responsible for setting up projects on SharePoint plus additional software used for tracking financials and for preparing inspection tool checklists. • Presented project kickoffs, communicating project details to project team.• Generated Invoices with follow-up on accounts receivable, following contract terms. Show less

• Coordinated all aspects of customer orders from order entry through shipment including order validation, scheduling coordination with production, change order negotiations, coordination of customer visits and facilitate witness testing between customer and QA department.• Acted the primary customer contact for the duration of each project while providing proactive leadership between all disciplines to ensure all customer commitments are met. • Handled multiple complex projects… Show more • Coordinated all aspects of customer orders from order entry through shipment including order validation, scheduling coordination with production, change order negotiations, coordination of customer visits and facilitate witness testing between customer and QA department.• Acted the primary customer contact for the duration of each project while providing proactive leadership between all disciplines to ensure all customer commitments are met. • Handled multiple complex projects simultaneously and addressed order related issues with a focus on commercial and contract obligations and developed and maintained project schedule with the Master Scheduler.• Resolved specification issues; handles correspondence; provides periodic updates; ensures customer satisfaction; negotiates/coordinates with Sales staff as appropriate for customer-requested changes (price and delivery); arranges witness tests; coordinates field service activities with appropriate Service Manager.• Managed and reported on financial aspects of the project including budgets, costs, margin, invoicing, and receivable collection. Primary software used were Oracle and Excel.• Safety Committee member performing walk around assessments and coordinating safety training and communicating safety concerns and directives to areas of responsibility. Show less

• Design mechanical components using SolidWorks 3D modeling software. Produce and maintain production drawings (Assembly and Detail) to current revisions for multiple large assemblies.

• Managed the design, construction and implementation of heavy vehicle lubrication systems for maintenance depots in underground mining operations in Mongolia and Kamloops.• Conducted design review and construction hand-off meetings with in-house staff. Monitored and controlled the purchases and coordinated the assembly and testing with the construction supervisor.• Developed rapport with vendors and clients via teleconferencing and by email.• Prepared MS Project Gantt charts and… Show more • Managed the design, construction and implementation of heavy vehicle lubrication systems for maintenance depots in underground mining operations in Mongolia and Kamloops.• Conducted design review and construction hand-off meetings with in-house staff. Monitored and controlled the purchases and coordinated the assembly and testing with the construction supervisor.• Developed rapport with vendors and clients via teleconferencing and by email.• Prepared MS Project Gantt charts and reported on status of each project.• Invoiced and submitted all documentation as stated in the specifications.• Coordinated international shipping and coordinated shipping instructions with vendors.• Coordinated with the client on technical concerns, regarding logistical and on-site system requirements. Show less

• Established Project Management processes and provided mentorship for the unit.• Defined project scope and deliverables through the use of a Work Breakdown Structure and WBS dictionary for a demonstration experiment to employ an aerostat furnished with radio communications and video equipment.• Created a stakeholder analysis, communication plan, and a responsibility matrix.• Coordinated and conducted meetings with project stakeholders • Prepared a cost estimate and allocated… Show more • Established Project Management processes and provided mentorship for the unit.• Defined project scope and deliverables through the use of a Work Breakdown Structure and WBS dictionary for a demonstration experiment to employ an aerostat furnished with radio communications and video equipment.• Created a stakeholder analysis, communication plan, and a responsibility matrix.• Coordinated and conducted meetings with project stakeholders • Prepared a cost estimate and allocated funds creating a budget.• Reviewed and critiqued project and research documentation.• Maintained an action item list.  Show less

• Defined project scope and prepared business case analysis for justification to DND.• Generated Project Charters, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and WBS Dictionaries, Stakeholder Analysis, Communications Planning Matrices, Responsibility Assignment Matrices (RAM), Decision Matrices and Risk Analysis Matrices.• Managed projects using Primavera P5 and MS Project that included resource allocation and loading, material, travel and labour costs, and Gantt charts.• Generated Option… Show more • Defined project scope and prepared business case analysis for justification to DND.• Generated Project Charters, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and WBS Dictionaries, Stakeholder Analysis, Communications Planning Matrices, Responsibility Assignment Matrices (RAM), Decision Matrices and Risk Analysis Matrices.• Managed projects using Primavera P5 and MS Project that included resource allocation and loading, material, travel and labour costs, and Gantt charts.• Generated Option Analysis showing Payback, Decision Tree Analysis, Life Cycle Cost Analysis and a Risk Assessment.• Organized and presented project designs to Department of National Defence (DND) Technical Authority and other internal stakeholder departments i.e. Environmental Services and Fire & Safety etc.• Engineered projects involving diverse and geographically dispersed personnel.• Prepared preliminary and final design drawings, technical specifications and cost estimates i.e. quantity surveying using RS MEANS published data handbooks.• Designed fuel pipelines and mechanical systems, written specifications that included the following codes and regulation i.e. API (B31.1, B31.3 and B31.4), NFPA, CSA Z662, CEPA, OHSA, CEC etc. Show less

• Administered project management process groups outlined in PMBOK i.e. Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling and finally Closing. • Established project system requirements by consulting with project stakeholders i.e. client, suppliers and trades to ensure successful implementation of projects.• Generated a work flow diagram and co-ordinated work schedules for various trade and engineering disciplines i.e. civil, mechanical and electrical.• Administered… Show more • Administered project management process groups outlined in PMBOK i.e. Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling and finally Closing. • Established project system requirements by consulting with project stakeholders i.e. client, suppliers and trades to ensure successful implementation of projects.• Generated a work flow diagram and co-ordinated work schedules for various trade and engineering disciplines i.e. civil, mechanical and electrical.• Administered, monitored and controlled budget management tasks with purchasing and financial departments and presented weekly status reports to the Canadian military.• Prepared tender contracts, cost estimates, drawings, and calculations among other documentation then awarded construction contracts.• Implemented, monitored and controlled site construction activities, resource planning, contract management and related infrastructure services i.e. environmental and operational support groups.• Implemented and conducted safety training sessions and mentored new employees on how to perform engineering duties within the military camp.• Worked daily in a culturally diverse situation: Afghan Nationals, Nepalese, Indian and Canadian Military.• Designed and implemented the construction of a vehicle fuelling station, fuel storage, secondary containment berm, concrete pads, HVAC systems, communication towers, security gates, bollards, fencing, water piping infrastructure and water well. Show less

• Designed with SolidWorks 3D CAD package – large MGSE assemblies and production drawings.• Mechanical design team member of the R&D team of an IR flux measurement device (Radiometer)• Project lead for constructing two SAR Antenna pneumatic offloading deployment surfaces for Astro Aerospace and MD Robotics.• Designed, built and tested the pneumatic offloading system for Radarsat 2 solar array assembly.• Provided direction and mentoring to junior engineers ensuring their… Show more • Designed with SolidWorks 3D CAD package – large MGSE assemblies and production drawings.• Mechanical design team member of the R&D team of an IR flux measurement device (Radiometer)• Project lead for constructing two SAR Antenna pneumatic offloading deployment surfaces for Astro Aerospace and MD Robotics.• Designed, built and tested the pneumatic offloading system for Radarsat 2 solar array assembly.• Provided direction and mentoring to junior engineers ensuring their awareness of mechanical design and safety considerations applicable to the spacecraft AI&T environment plus the necessity for usability and functionality of their designs.• Implemented GD&T training for engineering staff.• Improved satellite testing methods through new material selection and design innovation.• Performed quality control tasks by checking drawings for non-conformance to drafting standards, and ensured manufacturability, assembly and logistical considerations were included in the design.• Generated test procedures for TVAC instrumentation proto-type development.• Participated in the planning, packaging and logistics for shipping SAR Antenna MGSE to Astro Aerospace in California.• Performed spring design calculations for spacecraft offloading system.• Operated a Leica Laser Tracker for measuring the SAR and Solar Array deployment table surface. Show less

• Designed diesel engine generator system features i.e. fuel delivery, chassis, and enclosures.• Monitored and controlled project costs at various stages of engineering, production and testing.• Managed the engineering design schedule, component purchasing, manufacturing and testing schedule and budget constraints for multiple projects.• Developed motivational leadership skills and empowered manufacturing personnel with their involvement in project design considerations.

• Co-ordinated spacecraft vibration testing activities and provided schedule and progress reports.• Lead engineer for spacecraft antenna alignment activities.• Planned and co-ordinated instrumentation team activities for spacecraft instrumentation.• Improved instrumentation procedures and processes.• Used soft skills to deal with personality conflict issues between different company units.

• Provided project engineering support for the Department of National Defence in maintaining radar facilities in the Arctic i.e. designing aircraft fuel distribution systems for helipads and contaminated soil remediation.• Co-ordinated the involvement of multiple engineering disciplines i.e. environmental, civil, electrical and including logistics and DND Technical Authorities in project designs.• Prepared scope definitions, logistical planning, schedules, cost estimates, and risk… Show more • Provided project engineering support for the Department of National Defence in maintaining radar facilities in the Arctic i.e. designing aircraft fuel distribution systems for helipads and contaminated soil remediation.• Co-ordinated the involvement of multiple engineering disciplines i.e. environmental, civil, electrical and including logistics and DND Technical Authorities in project designs.• Prepared scope definitions, logistical planning, schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments. Show less

• Effective team leadership in delegation of responsibility, setting work priorities, and addressing engineering concerns• Responsible for checking drawings for conformance to drawing standards, correctness, dimensioning, manufacturability, finishes, surface treatment, lubricants and material selection• Performed tolerance analysis, generated BOM, notes and specifications for MGSE• Performed quality control functions • Generated mechanical detail, assembly and sub-assembly… Show more • Effective team leadership in delegation of responsibility, setting work priorities, and addressing engineering concerns• Responsible for checking drawings for conformance to drawing standards, correctness, dimensioning, manufacturability, finishes, surface treatment, lubricants and material selection• Performed tolerance analysis, generated BOM, notes and specifications for MGSE• Performed quality control functions • Generated mechanical detail, assembly and sub-assembly drawings while conforming to a set of drawing standards• Test coordinator for Manned Space Flight sub-systems (SSRMS) and various satellite spacecraft for vibration and acoustic testing• Performed functional mechanism and electrical system tests on Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) of the International Space Station (ISS) using a unique software and specialized mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE)• Team leader for spacecraft environmental tests (i.e. thermal, thermal vacuum, vibration, range and acoustic) • Supervisor for designated integration operations on Msat-1, Msat-2 programs• Selected member of two satellite launch campaigns at Kennedy Space Centre in Florida and Centre Spatiale Guyanaise (CSG) in Kourou French Guyana• Performed tests on mechanical systems that interface with the Space Shuttle and SSRMS payloads validating the components and the system• Generated problem reports, engineering change notices, drawing revisions and followed through to ensure implementation• Researched specifications of purchased components to developed a cost effective system• Mechanical lead responsible for packaging and shipping of space flight components• Designed, built and tested an pneumatic offloading system for the Mobile Transporter for the International Space Station• Part of spacecraft shipping container design team requiring being familiar with logistical requirements (i.e. spacecraft envelope, MGSE interface, cranes, lift fixtures, Antanov Aircraft etc.) Show less