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Santa Cruz, California, Us

Developing the future of electric aviation charging. Charging, external thermal conditioning, data offload engineering.

Santa Cruz, California, Us

Engineering the charging system for the Joby Aviation S4, an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban mobility.

Contributor to the Sonic Sphere project on a volunteer basis. Design, fabrication, and construction management for various subsystems. Burning Man 2022 we built a 12.5m diameter sphere. 2023 we built a 20m diameter sphere inside The Shed in NYC.

Cupertino, California, Us

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Robotics technology startup. Led all hardware development, manufacturing, and physical testing.

Cupertino, California, Us

Co-op position with the Metal Tooling team, within Manufacturing Design group. Provided design for manufacturability support to product design teams and reviewed new metal formed designs (component and system level). Developed manufacturing processes for new product designs. Used Siemens NX to design electromechanical machine tools. Attended conferences and training seminars to gain knowledge in industrial sensors. Traveled to global vendor sites to introduce new processes, provide metal forming technical support, and help establish process capability.

Waterloo, Ontario, Ca

Team captain of the University of Waterloo Formula SAE Electric racing team, building electric race cars to compete in the Formula SAE Electric series. Starting as a member of the powertrain sub-team I worked primarily on the in-hub BLDC electric motors that we used in the 2016 and 2017 seasons. As team captain I was heavily involved in the architecture of the 2018-2019 car, and have also taken on a multitude of engineering project management responsibilities. Through the design and build season I have also been the engineering lead for the bulk of the powertrain system (motors, motor controllers, dyno testing, gear reductions, high-voltage wiring). Through the 2018 season I have also been able to gain experience in battery characterization and battery design.

Made major contributions to the design of a large high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack for use in cargo transport electrification research. The pack is employed on a first-of-kind prototype trailer-assist system. Developed control logic in Simulink for use in a three-wheeled electric modular vehicle platform. Code was implemented using a dSpace controller and is setup to improve the ease in which novel control algorithms from other researchers can be implemented on the vehicle. Each wheel is powered independently with active camber and steering through hydraulic actuators. Designed and assisted in the implementation of an electronic fuel injection system for cam-less engine research. Developed the initial revision of a digital ignition system for the same engine. Improvements to the engine were made to allow the research team to independently control as many variables of operation as possible.

Austin, Texas, Us

Model S and Model X BIW (Body in White) mechanical design for various high-pressure die castings, stamped aluminum panels, and fastening methods. Submitted >15 engineering change orders to production. Changes made primary targeted improvements in manufacturability, quality, and cost reduction. Collaborated with a cross functional team of interior design and test engineers to incorporate new trim components into the Model X body structure. Investigated the impacts of cast material thickness variation on self-piercing rivets in multi-material joints. Designed injection-molded elastomer plugs for body sealing and collaborated with a third-party vendor to bring the plug to mass-production. 4 month co-op position.

Lynchburg, Virginia, Us

Designed tools/solutions for the manufacture of nuclear waste containers. Major design contributor in the development of next-generation waste container systems for the Bruce Power reactor refurbishment program, in collaboration with Ontario Power Generation. Gained experience in the engineering of heavy deposition submerged arc welding, tungsten inert gas welding, gas metal arc welding, and stick metal arc welding processes; from a theoretical, manufacturing, and regulation perspective. Worked with lead weld engineer to troubleshoot material and weld defects. Engineered solutions to manufacturing process issues using CAD and CAE software. 4 month co-op position.

Cambridge, Ontario, Ca

Assisted in the development and implementation of material's handling solutions for the Lexus RX350, with particular focus on automatically guided vehicle (AGV) systems for part delivery . Directly responsible for coordinating sections of the assembly plant re-tooling during the 2016 RX350 and 450h launch. Oversaw contracted engineering/installation work from project scope creation and contractor selection to supervision and project completion. Designed new automated component delivery routes. Solved AGV issues during manufacturing line launch and re-programmed systems to address issues while in a high-pressure, time sensitive environment. Issues solved included magnetic interference with line-following systems, safety scanner zone optimization, cart alignment, and traffic control. 4 month co-op position.

Cambridge, Ontario, Ca

Addressed issues/concerns through active and passive quality control on the 2015 RAV4, with a focus on wire harnesses and fuel systems. Used statistical process control to verify solutions. Helped to developed quality control procedures, and authored work instructions for the soon-to-be introduced 2016 model. Worked directly with Tier 1 and in-house component suppliers to address manufacturing quality issues. 4 month co-op position working in quality control engineering - functional group.

Summer job throughout high-school. Involved in every element of concrete installation work including grading, forming, and pouring concrete in commercial, industrial, and residential settings. Operated skid steers, dump trucks, and specialty equipment. Fabricated custom metal components for forming systems and construction machinery (MIG, TIG, and Oxy-Fuel welding).

Taught a weekly, combined free-style and racing program to a group of children ages 10 to 12.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Mechanical Engineering

Seminar, Applied Vehicle Dynamics

Gtaw (Tig) Welding

Ontario Secondary School Diploma