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Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Managed summer 2024 flight dynamics projects and provided technical support leading to the successful launch of Borealis, the first Canadian liquid bi-propellant launch (1st place in Advanced category)

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Composites co-lead for the carbon fiber fin can development and manufacturing process for the 2024 liquid rocket; experience with infusions, wet layups, fin bonding and epoxy filleting [winter 2024]
• Project co-lead for retrospective simulation project to compare the 2023 hybrid rocket launch to updated OpenRocket simulations to improve trajectory simulation accuracy [fall 2023]
• Assisted with fiberglass nosecone layup and manufacturing; experience with epoxy and bonding processes through general assembly of the 2023 rocket (2nd place in the 30,000 ft category) [summer 2023]
• Redesigned the recovery bulkhead couplers using SolidWorks to release without compromising CO2 pressure vessel for most efficient parachute deployment [fall 2022]

Mirabel, Quebec, Canada

• Implemented minor design changes to improve aerostructures through CATIA CAD software in support of the continuous development of the A220 aircraft
• Created a database of alternative hydraulic fittings using Excel VBA automation, reducing the resolution time by 20% for supply chain issues and missing parts
• Conducted a safety review of current standard parts used in the A220 aircraft to ensure compliance with environmental regulations

Hampton, Virginia, United States

• Worked within the Aeronautics Systems Analysis Branch that focuses on advanced aircraft concepts and technologies
• Created a parametric propeller blade model of the RAVEN-SWFT eVTOL aircraft using the OpenVSP aircraft design tool and executed a mesh convergence study with FlightStream, a surface vorticity flow solver
• Evaluated FlightStream simulation accuracy by analyzing and comparing experimental data to FlightStream aerodynamic predictions of the propeller blade model across angles of attack from 0 to 90 degrees
• Automated OpenVSP to FlightStream workflow through Python scripting to accelerate geometry file creation and FlightStream simulation script generation, and to streamline simulation results analysis
• Gained insight on VTOL aircraft projects across the industry through weekly branch meetings and attendance at the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) conference

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Significantly improved department efficiency by automating several manual administrative tasks using Excel VBA programming, resulting in a 300% reduction in weekly time spent on tasks such as time card approval.
• Supervised over 50 employees in the Development Engineering department and coordinated engine test-cell maintenance and repair, employee training and factory floor health and safety
• Served as a liaison between technicians and management to communicate short-term development objectives and client demands; participated in weekly meetings to discuss long-term company goals
• Acquired in-depth knowledge on turbo fan, turbo prop, and turbo shaft engine assembly, testing, and certification through direct communication with technicians, assemblers and test engineers

Urban Agglomeration Of Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Ensured safety in the pool area
• Pool maintenance (adjusted chlorine levels, vacuumed and repaired pump)

Bachelor Of Applied Science, Systems Design Engineering ◦ Physics Minor, 90% Weighted Average

◦ Waterloo Rocketry - Flight Dynamics Co-lead ◦ Engineering Ambassador ◦ Intramural Frisbee ◦ Intramural Hockey

Pure & Applied Sciences, Dean'S List - 35.5 R-Score / 91% Weighted Average

◦ Ultimate Frisbee Team Regional Finalists (2021) ◦ Physics Club ◦ MariNews College Newspaper ◦ Reach for the Top Trivia Team

International Baccalaureate, 90% Weighted Average

◦ Reach for the Top Trivia Team Regional Champions (2021) ◦ The Last Word Student Newspaper Senior Editor & Writer (2018-2021) ◦ Amnesty.

Certificate Of Music Studies, Music

◦ Cello lessons with Carole Sirois ◦ Orchestra, theory and musicianship