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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Expanded on the FASTER project in partnership with the National Research Council of Canada to improve the large-scale fatigue testing process for aircraft.• Automated the design of system identification experiments, investigated and implemented system identification techniques for multi-input multi-output (MIMO) systems, characterized model uncertainty in order to design robust controllers, performed nonlinear identification via the Koopman operator, and designed discrete-time MIMO H-infinity controllers.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Served as lead teaching assistant in a senior-level course on modelling and classical control.• Held weekly tutorials, led laboratories, and office hours, and taught lectures as needed for 80-90 students.

Longueuil, Quebec

• Worked as part of the customer engineer team in PWC’s turboshaft aftermarket department.• Analyzed engine performance data using MATLAB, researched and compiled engine maintenance instructions, completed trending of health and usage data for various engines, and assisted PWC’s customer helpline CFIRST in tracking engine issues in the field.• Wrote over 20 MATLAB programs to analyze and plot engine performance margin data.

Saint Laurent, Quebec

• Supported test activities on the Global 7000/8000 Integrated Systems Test and Certification Rig (ISTCR) during commissioning and safety of flight testing.• Worked with a team of test preparation engineers to prepare the data acquisition system, create real-time data displays, post-process and archive data recorded during test to distribute to internal customers, and assess the readiness of upcoming safety of flight tests.• Trained the entire test team of 20 members in a web-based tool used to track test status and rig issues.

Whitehorse, Yukon

• Worked in a project management role within the Engineering Group, supporting several building and maintenance projects with a primary focus on mechanical and HVAC systems.• Updated telecom network maps using AutoCAD, travelled to remote sites, completed site inspections, assisted with internal reports, and collaborated with outside firms and contractors.

Mcgill University

• Member of McGill Robotics, an engineering design team at McGill University.• Worked as part of the business team in the areas of media and marketing.

Whitehorse, Yukon

• Worked in the Property Management Department of Highways and Public Works.• Assisted engineers and architects with building and maintenance projects in a project management role.• Aided in the development of an energy monitoring database, completed site and building inspections, evaluated building proposals, and assisted in the compilation of building specifications. • Served as Project Officer on a parking lot renovation and water pipe repair.

Whitehorse, Yukon

• Used knowledge of subjects including math, calculus, physics, chemistry, English, and French to aid younger students and peers in their studies.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Mechanical Engineering

• Thesis: Fatigue Structural Testing Enhancement Research (FASTER)- a research collaboration between McGill University and the National.

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: McGill Quidditch Team, McGill Robotics, Douglas Hall Residence Council, Intramural Volleyball, Intramural.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Basketball Team, Volleyball Team, Soccer Team, Track & Field, Jazz Band & Concert Band, Tutoring Program.