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Toronto, ON, CA

• Develop solutions for the high pressure die cast industry, specifically using 3D printed, conformally cooled tooling inserts
• Participate in day to day activities associated with metal additive manufacturing (apply best AM design practices, build preparation, post processing, troubleshooting problems)
• Manage production of inserts (order intake, setting up jobs, scheduling, coordinating with production and machinists, adhering to project timeline, communication with customers)
• Regular use of ANSYS, NX, MAGMA, MAGICS, EOSPRINT and nTOP

Kingston, Ontario

• Graduated from the Structural and Multidisciplinary Systems Design Lab (SMSD) under the supervision of Dr. Il Yong Kim. Specializing in finite element analysis and multi-disciplinary design and optimization.Structural.
• Developed a novel mathematical methodology to minimize the support material required to manufacture a part with additive manufacturing
• Methodology utilizes topology optimization to determine the optimal distribution of material within a given design space, while simultaneously optimizing the build orientation

Kingston, Ontario

• MECH 396/398 - Inclusivity and Diversity
• Facilitated open, thoughtful and professional discussion about discrimination. Developed case studies to highlight equity and diversity issues in the.
• 3D printing technician - printed all components for a gearbox course project. Promoted student learning in the fundamentals of mechanical design (solid mechanics, static and fatigue failure theory, gear system.
• Bending Laboratory TA - Provided students with theory and hands on technical training related to bending operations. Followed proper workshop safety and practices. (https://me.queensu.ca/Courses/MECH213.html)APSC 162 ─.
• Assist students with creating engineering drawings and following engineering drafting conventions. Taught the fundamentals of engineering design and introduced students to Computer Aided Design.

Longueuil, Quebec

• Working with both the numerical methods and fluid systems group to develop and introduce fluid based optimization tools into the conventional design cycle for R&D engineers
• Focus on maximizing performance (i.e. turbine efficiency) with cost effective and manufacturable design
• Developed advanced CFD models to validate optimization results - run on supercomputing unix cluster
• Developed skills related to mechanical design and numerical simulation for aerospace engineering (CATIAv5, ANSYS Fluent, ICEM Meshing, python, Optistruct)

Kingston, ON

• Designed, manufactured and raced a prototype vehicle with the goal of fuel efficiency
• Member of the engine and drivetrain team (gasoline engine)
• Experience in collaborating within and communicating with an interdisciplinary team
• Designed and manufactured sprockets for the drive-train using SolidWorks, optimized sprocket material layout using topology optimization (OptiStruct), validated design with finite element analysis (ANSYS)
• Engine tuning and exhaust system design; gather data through testing, analyze the data and react to the results to optimize engine performance for fuel efficiency

Alberta, Canada

• 3 Summer Terms (Total 12 months)2 Summer terms in Bonnyville Area (Heavy Oil)
• Operate a heavy oil field run with approximately 30 oil wells
• Coordinate and manage service providers (fluid haulers, presser trucks, flush-by units, service rigs, etc.)
• Optimize well production
• Increased production in a cost effective manner from 270 m3/day to 305 m3/day
• Troubleshoot and problem solve when wells are not producing or down1 Summer term in Grande Prairie (Natural Gas Plant Operator)

Master Of Applied Science - Masc, Mechanical Engineering, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Queen's Badminton club, Queen's Yoga club, Intramurals - hockey, basketball, volleyball Research in Design for.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Mechanical Engineering, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Queen’s University Supermileage Design Team, Queen's Badminton club, Queen's Yoga club, Intramurals - hockey.

High School Diploma