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Kitchener, ON, CA

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Developed framework for cross-functional teams consisting of systems, embedded software and support engineering
• Directly manage a team of 9 people and 2 additional cross-functional teams
• Act as a SME for OBD regulatory standards, lead investigations into the implementation of SAE J1979-2 and J1979-3

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Lead cross functional technical teams in root cause analysis (RCA) for high impact issues, at one point, saving $1,000,000 in device replacement costs
• Managed a team of 8 people through setting KPAs, career development and performance management
• Investigated highly complex technical interactions, demonstrating expertise with automotive communications legislation, standards and protocols on ICE, HEV and ZEV vehicles

Ontario, Canada

• Reverse engineered vehicular systems including electrical, hardware and communications systems and protocols.
• Developed proficiency with physical layers (e.g. CAN bus, K-Line/ISO9141, VPW/PWM, Single Wire CAN etc.)
• Documented and designed methods to collect data from vehicles in various automotive diagnostic standards (e.g. SAE J1939, SAE J1979 OBD2, KWP/2000 ISO 14230, UDS ISO 14229, ISO 27145 WWH-OBD)
• Investigated high priority vehicle data quality issues that interfere with… Show more
• Investigated high priority vehicle data quality issues that interfere with Geotab's products.
• Generated design requirements for the hardware and firmware teams to ensure safe interactions with vehicle control systems

Livonia, Michigan

• Developed software in MATLAB and Simulink to interface with electro-mechanical and hydraulic actuators for driveline systems, utilizing control theory to maximize actuator accuracy and response times
• Created and implemented vehicle level control systems running on microcontrollers in real time
• Designed software to communicate between devices across CAN bus
• Developed automated test procedures between CarSim and MATLAB, saving real world testing expenses
• Diagnosed… Show more
• Diagnosed electrical and software issues using electrical theory, and real time data analysis with CANalyzer Show less

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

• Created an optimization algorithm for the implementation of mild hybrid technologies into conventional ICE vehicles
• Utilized over 5000km of real world driving data to accurately approximate real driving styles
• Designed MATLAB script to reduce computation time by 78%
• Use of real world data demonstrated a total fuel savings of 7.1% when compared to 5.4% when using standard driving cycles

Hamilton, ON

• Ran standard drive cycles on a dynamometer, collecting battery, emissions, and engine data for various diesel vehicles
• Analyzed the effects of incorporating an induction heating system to the catalytic converter, and the resulting decrease in cold start emissions, and increase in fuel consumption
• Created vehicle models for a passenger vehicle, and heavy-duty truck using MATLAB and Simulink
• Use real world driving data with vehicle models to determine benefits of implementing… Show more
• Use real world driving data with vehicle models to determine benefits of implementing induction heating for the catalytic converter Show less

Various Locations

• Training- Oakville, ON
• Completed Level 1- Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification
• Successfully participated in training modules including Siemens NX Advanced Simulation and RoutingTrench Group- Scarborough, ON
• Supervised and scheduled the Pultrusion line, effectively creating a new scheduling system that eliminated 90% of late ordersEnergy Management- Burlington, ON
• Provided a detailed lean engineering analysis on a customizable switchboard assembly line in… Show more Training- Oakville, ON
• Provided a detailed lean engineering analysis on a customizable switchboard assembly line in order to achieve near one-piece flow, resulting in less part movement, and a reduction of floor spacePower Generation (Wind.

Ottawa, ON

• Co-managed a year long design project involving 30 people, preparing all logistics and competing against 25 other schools, resulting in a position of 5th overall
• Increased supplementary members to over 200 students, developing a stronger interest for design in extracurriculars

Hamilton, ON

• Designed a superstructure to withstand an 80km/h impact, ensuring the safety of all team members inside
• Manufacture superstructure using various machining processes
• Teach new members how to use Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks for design

Hamilton, ON

• Designed a custom chassis according the SAE rules using Solid-Works, incorporating skills of 3D modeling, materials, mechanics and finite element analysis
• Teach students to use SolidWorks for part design

Guelph, ON

• Designed prototype fixtures for gear production on a lathe, which would cut down on tooling changeover time
• Effectively redesigned and recreated fixtures using SolidWorks, reducing wait time due to downed machines
• Performed time and plant layout studies with the aim of reducing waste in non-value added space and time

Kitchener, Canada Area

• Enhanced and updated electrical and mechanical drawings in AutoCAD, expediting project completion
• Developed effective electrical and panel designs for industrial automation, creating hundreds of dollars in long term savings
• Efficiently programmed PLCs and implemented sensors and actuators, effectively creating a control system for a pig feeder in the agricultural industry
• Integrated SLQ database functionality with RFID readers to accurately track and update a feeding scheduling… Show more
• Integrated SLQ database functionality with RFID readers to accurately track and update a feeding scheduling system Show less

Masters Of Applied Science, Electrical And Computer Engineering

Masters of Applied Science- Electrical and Computer Engineering, with a focus on vehicle modelling Related Coursework: Management &.

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Automotive Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: Baja SAE, Golden Key Honours Society, McMaster Engineering Concrete Toboggan Team •Deans Honour List, McMaster.