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• Led a multidisciplinary team of 15 students through the mechanical design, analysis and construction of a 750W RC 10 ft wingspan fixed-wing aircraft and placed top 5 internationally and first place in Canada.
• Collaborated with co-leads to determine the preliminary wing and fuselage configuration using a constraint diagram designed in Python according to documentation from Gudmundsson increasing projected lift by 33%.
• Used SolidWorks to finalize plane design and layout as well as electromechanical system integration considering material interaction with electronics like the antenna and motor to assist in cost and weight reduction.
• Planned and executed a mechanical team-wide presentation on the SolidWorks certifications and oversaw a training session on CAD modeling in SolidWorks.

• Utilized SolidWorks for electromechanical systems integration using DFM/DFA techniques to assist in cost reduction and improve the plane’s resilience.
• Worked with co-leads in evaluating various wing planforms using XFLR5 and a constraint diagram written in Python to optimize 3D wing geometry.
• Assisted with and supervised a team of 9 students in the mechanical and structural design of the entire plane for ease of assembly, manufacturing and meeting preset team goals.
• Supervised team in the construction of the plane including the creation of manufacturing jigs; dxfs for laser and water jet cutting; and final plane construction.
• Led mechanical design of the fuselage implementing fundamental solid mechanics principles like beam bending, torsion and Hooke’s law.

• Drew up multiple designs for the main fuselage and transition region of the plane while ensuring that standards were met regarding team goals as well as competition design requirements.
• Created CAD designs of the fuselage and the associated components using SolidWorks applying DFM and DFA techniques.
• Assisted in finalizing design decisions through the use of mechanical calculations as well as CAD for the fuselage and transition regions of the plane to ensure a safe flight of the plane.
• Designed and created CAD models of jigs for assembly and moulds for carbon fibre wet layup.

• Designed and created a wet laid nonwoven machine using SolidWorks to create product prototypes implementing DFM/DFA techniques using a 3D printer.
• Researched, developed and executed experimental plans for the extraction of natural fibers from a variety of plant waste for the top sheet and absorbent layers of the sanitary pads in a wet lab.
• Conducted trade-off analysis to choose a motor suitable for fiber interaction and providing a sufficient flow rate for laminar flow.

• Assisted in the creation of engineering drawings from CAD models for manufacturing.
• Worked with staff in the transition of existing design models for PDM database to company owned system.
• Effectively and efficiently completed two times the amount of drawing updates and reviews within the same time period in comparison to standard.

• Communicated with vendors to source materials necessary for the creation of samples for research.
• Developed and revised standard operating procedure and led the creation of accompanying videos for effective knowledge transfer.
• Analyzed and plotted data using Excel for oral and written progress reports.
• Performed different testing processes like fibre quality analysis, porosity tests and mechanical testing.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Materials Engineering

Transferred to Mechanical Engineering

High School Diploma