Michael Rooney, P.Eng Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Lead a 5-person team in a 3-year funded project, overseeing the planning, budgeting, design, and construction of an automated multi-axis robotic platform for high-throughput and ML-assisted laboratory research, resulting in 2-key scientific discoveries - Design, manufacture, and manage equipment supporting electrochromic window development resulting in the startup our first lab-scale plant - Support group engineering processes by leading bi-weekly meetings (FMEA, fish-bone analysis… Show more - Lead a 5-person team in a 3-year funded project, overseeing the planning, budgeting, design, and construction of an automated multi-axis robotic platform for high-throughput and ML-assisted laboratory research, resulting in 2-key scientific discoveries - Design, manufacture, and manage equipment supporting electrochromic window development resulting in the startup our first lab-scale plant - Support group engineering processes by leading bi-weekly meetings (FMEA, fish-bone analysis, commissioning checklists, CAD review) - Lead engineer reviewing hardware requests; recent projects include completion of low volume industrial design projects (PCB enclosures and trade-show equipment), and development of manufacturing strategies resulting in significant production line time-savings Show less

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, Canada Area

● Managed a multidisciplinary engineering team tasked with manufacturingcomponents for autonomous robotic platforms, resulting in a consistent andfunctional automation system and subsequent publication in Science Advancesand Nature Communications● Responsible for the design and development of custom robotics componentsand testing equipment (Solidworks CAD, CNC, hand fabrication, 3D printing)● Supervised 4 staff and co-op students, providing guidance, training… Show more ● Managed a multidisciplinary engineering team tasked with manufacturingcomponents for autonomous robotic platforms, resulting in a consistent andfunctional automation system and subsequent publication in Science Advancesand Nature Communications● Responsible for the design and development of custom robotics componentsand testing equipment (Solidworks CAD, CNC, hand fabrication, 3D printing)● Supervised 4 staff and co-op students, providing guidance, training, andfeedback to support them in their career growthLead Mechanical Engineer - Collaboration with 3M● Designed, manufactured, tested, and published (lead authorship) a self-drivinglaboratory robot to assist with automated adhesives testing● Organized bi-weekly meetings with 3M managers, technicians, andstakeholders to provide hardware and progress updates● Received UBC Science Co-op Supervisor Recognition Award in 2021 Show less

New Hudson, Michigan

IndyCar Chassis Support Engineer ● Analyzed data and mapped bodywork during wind tunnel tests, resulting in part manipulation and CAD designchanges to the 2017/8 Chevrolet aerokits● Optimized aerodynamic and gearing configurations based on analytical vehicle simulation models, notablycontributing to numerous team pole positions, and winning the 2015 & 2018 Indy 500● Created timing reports and advanced statistical analysis following races, using Matlab and Microsoft Power… Show more IndyCar Chassis Support Engineer ● Analyzed data and mapped bodywork during wind tunnel tests, resulting in part manipulation and CAD designchanges to the 2017/8 Chevrolet aerokits● Optimized aerodynamic and gearing configurations based on analytical vehicle simulation models, notablycontributing to numerous team pole positions, and winning the 2015 & 2018 Indy 500● Created timing reports and advanced statistical analysis following races, using Matlab and Microsoft Power Query,Power BI, and Excel (data driven methodologies)● Collaborated with the lead engineer to implement vehicle setup changes based on vehicle telemetry● Generated and distributed pre-event simulation reports to Chevrolet key-partner teams, highlighting optimalkinematic & aerodynamic vehicle configurationsSimulation Engineer● Developed IndyCar Dymola physics models for use in open, closed, and driver in loop (DIL) simulations, resulting inGM’s first fully operational DIL IndyCar simulator● Orchestrated vehicle kinematic/dynamic design validations, analytical model validation, tire modelling, 7-postvehicle response validation, and driver cue algorithm development during testing Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

● Assisted Chief Mechanic in vehicle preparation and setup for race events. Projects included electrical wiring, engine diagnostics, various part disassembly / inspection and repair. ● Designed and manufactured a custom tuned 4-1 exhaust for a GTL 1.6L 4 cylinder engine. Design done in SolidWorks and manufactured in-house. ● Worked as a trackside engineer during races. Duties included vehicle setup and preparation work, as well as control systems and overall vehicle checks for race… Show more ● Assisted Chief Mechanic in vehicle preparation and setup for race events. Projects included electrical wiring, engine diagnostics, various part disassembly / inspection and repair. ● Designed and manufactured a custom tuned 4-1 exhaust for a GTL 1.6L 4 cylinder engine. Design done in SolidWorks and manufactured in-house. ● Worked as a trackside engineer during races. Duties included vehicle setup and preparation work, as well as control systems and overall vehicle checks for race vehicles ● Provided shock and damper analysis of suspension system during race weekends. Analytics done in Microsoft Excel. ● Used metal fabrication skills to design and manufacture a number of pit-equipment products for use one race weekends. Show less

Delta, British Columbia, Canada

● Assisted senior engineers in various marine military design projects. ISO 9001 standards required for all projects. ● Designed various boat / hull components in SolidWorks; all components managed by use of PDM works. ● Worked efficiently with project & design engineers to ensure parts were completed on time.● Coordinated with shop tradesmen to ensure good communication when designing new parts for fabrication.

Vancouver, Canada Area

● Assisted senior marine engineers in the maintenance and engineering design of marine structures along the coast of BC.● Set up contract work for construction companies at various work sites.● Helped design and prototype a scale model of a dock design. Analysis performed on wave propagation and buoyancy characteristic of a dock subject to different wave forms.● Regularly interacted with harbormasters along BC’s coast to ensure proper work was being conducted.

Vancouver, Canada Area

● I held the position of design engineer at the University's Structured Surface Physics lab. My main project was designing a solar canopy; a device that mounts to the side of a building, and tracks the sun with an array of mirrors. These mirrors reflect light into a series of fresnel & tubular lenses which condense light, before channeling it into a building. The goal was to be able to illuminate the interior of a building with natural overhead light, saving on energy cost and promoting a… Show more ● I held the position of design engineer at the University's Structured Surface Physics lab. My main project was designing a solar canopy; a device that mounts to the side of a building, and tracks the sun with an array of mirrors. These mirrors reflect light into a series of fresnel & tubular lenses which condense light, before channeling it into a building. The goal was to be able to illuminate the interior of a building with natural overhead light, saving on energy cost and promoting a healthier ambient setting (incandescent and fluorescent light sources can have negative effects on the naked eye). I went through the full design phase from concept, model scale, validation, through to full scale testing. All designs, GD&T drawings, and animations were completed in SolidWorks, and I was responsible for all model / full scale production. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: 5 year member of the Formula UBC team. Mechanical Engineering

Master'S Degree, Motorsport Engineering, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Oxford Brookes Racing Motorsports Engineering. Dissertation: Suspension Kinematic & Dynamic Design for a Dallara.