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Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Algorithm Development: Designed and implemented a path planning algorithm for a single degree of freedom Super Pressure Balloon system using MATLAB. Developed a fault detection algorithm in MATLAB Simulink to identify sensor faults effectively.Programming: Utilized C++ and VS Code to generate MAVLink messages and enable communication with microcontrollers.Proposal Writing: Created funding proposals for accelerator and incubator applications using Microsoft Word and developed a comprehensive risk assessment document using Excel.Business Development: Represented Stratotegic at conferences and workshops to explore business development opportunities and strengthen industry connections.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Analyzed BELL 412 test flight data using MATLAB and generated test flight reports for research engineers and test pilots using MS WORD• Utilized data processing techniques to evaluate flown missions of autonomous flight to compare to missions flown with an NRC test pilot for a Pilot Trust Baseline & Workload study • Designed rapid prototypes of an interfacing hardware unit for pilot-autonomous helicopter system control• Designed layouts for a new Primary Flight Display for NRC’s autonomous helicopter project using InkScape• Developed JSON scripts of all instruments for the new Primary Flight Display design for implementation purposes • Documented and presented architectures for pilot interaction with new autonomy modes developed and implemented by research engineers for NRC’s BELL 412 Aircraft• Conducted brightness tests for various displays to be used on board the BELL 412 aircraft using enDAQ environmental sensors and data acquisition software and wrote a technical paper for research engineers

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Operated various lab instrumentation at CBN locations to obtain chemical, physical and mechanical data on materials used in various CBN products• Assembled and tested Snapmaker 2.0 3-in-1 module machine and authored a corresponding product evaluation report. Applied engineering skills and software to assist in ongoing microfluidics project with Snapmaker machine• Provided direct support to R&D scientists for their projects requiring repetitive testing of large number of samples. This included new printer tests, card durability test, passport chip and antenna tests• Performed adversarial testing and authored brief technical summaries of work conducted• Conducted scientific literature reviews on R&D related topics for R&D scientists

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Processed transactions for customers who are checking-in for a golf round and purchasing any items from the shop using Point of Sale software • Handled any issues occurring at the golf course by staying composed and professional, and by coordinating with colleagues and quickly generating a solution• Maintained the upkeep of golf carts and was responsible for closing the course at the end of the working day by picking up flags and getting golfers off the course• Mentored new employees during the beginning of their employment by having them observe how different job functions were to be conducted and then letting them perform those same tasks under my observation

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Conducted Health and Safety checks for employees and contractors at the entrance of the company’s various locations. Duties included:- Asking health questions- Recording temperatures- Taking the necessary actions if an employee/contractor did not meet the requirements to enter the facility

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Over summer 2020, I conducted research for the Marketing and R&D division and for the Excise division. Research details and tools used are given as follows:• Researched and recorded data using Microsoft Excel for research conducted on thermal camera solutions and the global cannabis market in a presentable manner• Presented findings on thermal camera solutions and the global cannabis market using Microsoft PowerPoint to company executives and directors for them to use the information presented to implement new products into the market

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Aerospace Engineering

High School Diploma