• Design mechanical components for a measurement-while-drilling (MWD) system which measures and transmits data used to steer during directional drilling• Primarily focused on improving the transmission of data from downhole to the surface (electromagnetic telemetry and mud pulse telemetry)• Extensive experience in computer aided design (Solidworks), prototyping, design verification testing, documentation, manufacturing and failure analysis

• Provided engineering support related to materials and processes for the production of the Twin Otter aircraft• Wrote test reports, coordinated testing, and updated engineering drawings for the certification of newly introduced materials to ensure compliance with federal aviation regulations• Wrote process specifications and conducted technical audits for a variety of manufacturing processes and testing (eg. composite fabrication, metal-working, welding, protective coatings… Show more • Provided engineering support related to materials and processes for the production of the Twin Otter aircraft• Wrote test reports, coordinated testing, and updated engineering drawings for the certification of newly introduced materials to ensure compliance with federal aviation regulations• Wrote process specifications and conducted technical audits for a variety of manufacturing processes and testing (eg. composite fabrication, metal-working, welding, protective coatings, non-destructive testing and aircraft systems testing)• Designed, constructed and ran test apparatus to determine the safe life of aircraft components Show less

• Investigated replacements for obsolete materials and hardware for the Twin Otter aircraft• Performed tests and developed chemical analysis procedures to improve plating shop processes • Drafted drawings for aircraft parts and assemblies using AutoCAD

• Collaborated with wind turbine manufacturer Ampair to design wind turbine blades using Excel, XFOIL and MATLAB for simulation and optimization, and Pro/E for modeling blade moulds• Determined optimal composite layups for wind turbine blades to minimize cost, reduce blade mass and ease manufacturing, while meeting IEC Wind Turbine Standards

• Developed work instructions for the assembly of an aircraft wing spar• Investigated options for improving humidity control of a fabrication clean room to eliminate downtime

Coordinated with subcontractors to resolve mechanical and electrical issues for the construction of the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre