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Montreal, QC, CA

- Co-led the entire Recovery Subteam, overseeing the development of innovative systems, including a pneumatic ejection system and MRT's first reefing parachute.- Managed a team of 6 project leads and 40+ members, coordinating efforts for all recovery projects, including ejection, parachutes & harness, high-altitude balloon (HAB) and blast chamber.- Handled.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

- Led the design and implementation of a 10k ejection system using Solidworks and NX, utilizing a CO2 valve release system for pressurization, including design and calculations on valves, fluid flow, and pressurization to ensure optimal safety factors and reliable parachute deployment without the use of pyrotechnics.- Managed the 10k ejection project team.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

- Conducted rigorous black powder ejection testing to validate and enhance the reliability of existing rocket ejection mechanisms, ensuring safe and precise parachute deployment at apogee.- Contributed to research and development efforts for a 60k non-pyrotechnic ejection system.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Facilitated student learning by running weekly tutorial sessions focused on explaining complex topics, reviewing problem sets, and providing individualized guidance.- Fall 2024: MATH 264 - Advanced Calculus for Engineers- Fall 2024: PHYS 131 - Mechanics and Waves- Winter 2024: MATH 262 - Intermediate Calculus- Fall 2023: PHYS 131 - Mechanics and Waves

- Managed a $50k+ budget for the McGill Association of Mechanical Engineers (MAME), overseeing all financial operations and purchase approvals.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

- Responsible for overseeing all communications between MAME and the Mechanical Engineering Student body composed of almost 800 students, including weekly newsletters and managing the Instagram and Facebook accounts.- Developed and maintained the MAME Website and Wiki pages using HTML programming.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

- Planned events for first year mechanical engineers to help integrate new students into the mechanical engineering community.- Managed the Instagram account to ensure communication between FYC and all first year mechanical engineering students.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

- Designed and optimized mechanical components and assemblies for satellite systems using Siemens NX, ensuring compliance with DFM, DFA, and GD&T principles.- Created and updated detailed engineering drawings for production, supporting both new designs and existing modifications.- Assisted in the assembly, integration, and testing phase of a large-scale.

- Orchestrated events and coordinated resources to support and promote mental wellness for 3000+ engineering undergraduate students, fostering a positive and inclusive engineering community.- Managed a committee of 5 members to plan and run 5 successful events geared towards improving the mental well-being of engineering students. - Acted as the.

Longueuil, Quebec, Canada

- Contributed to the development and automation of an engine tracking system using VBA code to enhance data analysis, streamline Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and automate business solutions, resulting in increased efficiency and data-driven decision-making.- Designed and developed a Power BI Engine Exchange Dashboard, leveraging DAX coding to.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Honours Mechanical Engineering, Minor Aerospace Engineering

Activities and Societies: - McGill Rocket Team (MRT) - McGill Association of Mechanical Engineers (MAME) - Engineering Undergraduate.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Honour Society Leadership Co-President Social Action Co-President Debate Co-President Model UN French Immersion.