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Cambridge, ON, Canada

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

-Optimizing the implementation of Power-to-Gas energy storage technology at an industrial manufacturer, demonstrating the feasibility of industrial hydrogen technology in Ontario-Co-authoring technical review papers on various topics, including energy storage technology, advanced electrocatalyst design, and methods for fuel cell defect detection-Optimized.

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

-Supported the implementation of new lean manufacturing practices and standardized work procedures-Participated in general plant health and safety inspections-Worked with interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to troubleshoot line downtime

Cambridge

-Used computer models to simulate a gas turbine generator, proposing a new heat transfer system that would increase the annual power output-Used AutoCAD to review and modify plant mechanical piping and instrument diagrams to match As-Built conditions-Implemented a new chemical-based cleaning system to increase the performance of plant HVAC systems reducing.

Toronto, Canada Area

-Implemented a chemical treatment protocol for injection molding heat transfer units-Used AutoCAD and SolidWorks software to design specialty tools to meet the unique needs of a medical device manufacturer-Using principles of 5S, designed and managed a plant wide tool maintenance and calibration control program

Cambridge

-Designed and installed an automated robot cleaning system, using principles of lean manufacturing, that reduced line downtime -Used AutoCAD to prepare detailed drawings of a large-scale manufacturing process that were used in the facility’s expansion-Performed preventative maintenance procedures in a fast-paced automotive environment, acquiring hand-on.

Bradford, ON

-Developed in-depth costing models that determined the feasibility of purchasing a new printing press-Prepared for and participated in external pharmaceutical and HACCP audits, retaining certification as an approved vendor-Performed lab-based material testing using precision equipment to verify product quality and industry compliance

Clarenville

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Chemical Engineering

Masters Of Applied Science (Masc), Chemical Engineering