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Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Performed system and risk analyses, verification and validation, and provided technical leadership for computer-assisted surgery systems.- Conducted in-depth engineering analysis for ROSA Recon Platform to establish maximum stopping distance parameters ensuring user and patient safety during robotic arm operation- Led verification and validation efforts for ROSA Knee System V1.2.5, streamlining DHF documentation to meet stringent regulatory requirements- Spearheaded technical… Show more Performed system and risk analyses, verification and validation, and provided technical leadership for computer-assisted surgery systems.- Conducted in-depth engineering analysis for ROSA Recon Platform to establish maximum stopping distance parameters ensuring user and patient safety during robotic arm operation- Led verification and validation efforts for ROSA Knee System V1.2.5, streamlining DHF documentation to meet stringent regulatory requirements- Spearheaded technical endeavors for EU MDR Remediation of Fix Fluted Pins, which are used to attach bone reference instruments in Zimmer computer-assisted surgery systems (e.g., ROSA Knee and ROSA Partial Knee- Onboarded and mentored three early career consultants to excel in their roles and advance their professional development.- Played a pivotal role in CAPA initiatives for Usability Engineering Process across multiple Zimmer products, contributing to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance- Restructured and updated safety documentation for ROSA Recon Platform as part of the multi-SDK project, adhering to IEC standards and ensuring high levels of operational performance Show less

Rockland, Ontario, Canada

Led team of 3 students to develop prototypes of a wearable device that can detect changes and monitor performance in a senior’s movement, balance, and activity before a risk event such as a fall occurs.- Defined, tracked, and managed project deliverables via project management software (e.g. Asana)- Conducted interviews with researchers and potential customers to determine optimal design parameters for the wearable device - Developed machine learning algorithms to predict a… Show more Led team of 3 students to develop prototypes of a wearable device that can detect changes and monitor performance in a senior’s movement, balance, and activity before a risk event such as a fall occurs.- Defined, tracked, and managed project deliverables via project management software (e.g. Asana)- Conducted interviews with researchers and potential customers to determine optimal design parameters for the wearable device - Developed machine learning algorithms to predict a user’s fall risk based on collected sensor data Show less

Cornwall, Ontario

Developed manufacturing processes for hundreds of printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies, including new product introductions (NPI). - Collaborated with IT department to create internal software tools for production scheduling and NPI initiation, resulting in faster product turnaround and delivery times- Implemented process validation techniques which helped MPIQC earn ISO 13485 (Medical Devices) and AS9100 (Aerospace) certifications- Designed tooling such as surface-mount… Show more Developed manufacturing processes for hundreds of printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies, including new product introductions (NPI). - Collaborated with IT department to create internal software tools for production scheduling and NPI initiation, resulting in faster product turnaround and delivery times- Implemented process validation techniques which helped MPIQC earn ISO 13485 (Medical Devices) and AS9100 (Aerospace) certifications- Designed tooling such as surface-mount technology (SMT) stencils, wave pallets, and press-fit fixtures to optimize assembly run times and improve product quality - Developed and improved SMT oven reflow profiles for new and legacy products - Performed DFM analyses on customers’ PCB designs and proposed improvements to facilitate assembly and lower overall manufacturing costs- Identified root cause(s) of manufacturing defects and implemented solutions to improve production yields Show less

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Designed experiments to evaluate the performance of test specimens manufactured using fiber-reinforced nylons in conjunction with different materials.- Engineered fixture to perform torsion tests on specimens- Optimized welding parameters for fusing different grades of nylon- Explored feasibility of using fiber-reinforced tape for manufacturing automotive parts

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Developed Multi-Variate Analysis (MVA) models for injection-molded automotive parts through seriesof designed experiments.- Coordinated molding and paint trials to verify the effectiveness of MVA models to predict and detect defects- Optimized MVA models using Simca P to improve defect detection and characterize common trends

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Designed mechanical parts and integrated electronic and mechanical systems for telepresence and laundry folding robots. - Designed mechanical parts for the Virtual ME telepresence robot, and manufactured components using 3D printing and machining techniques- Performed integration of electronic and mechanical systems in prototypes of the Virtual ME robot- Engineered gripper for a laundry folding robot used in a research project conducted at the University of Western Ontario

Toronto, Canada Area

Implemented techniques for performing analysis on contrast-enhanced imaging data for CT (and MRI) in the study of acute ischemic stroke in a rodent model.- Maintained and improved MATLAB code for analyzing CT image data- Conducted analysis to determine the correlation between contrast-enhanced CT and MRI data

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Designed components for the Solid Freeform Fabrication (SFF) Workstation which produces complex-shaped scaffolds with controlled porosity and internal architecture. - Designed enclosure, environmental control plate, and bracket to mount two XAAR print-heads on the powder feeding mechanism of the SFF Workstation- Performed image processing on Scanning Electron Micrographs (SEM) images using MATLAB

Ottawa, Canada Area

Assessed the reliability and robustness of several game applications on different BlackBerry devices.- Reported issues through the company’s bug-tracking system and verified defects fixed by software developers- Developed web pages for the company's internal testing website to display game server data

Ottawa, Canada Area

Tested SCOM management packs to uncover bugs and assisted in finding resolutions.- Reported and tracked system defects using the Bugzilla platform- Expanded the company’s test plan documentation

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Honours Mechatronics Engineering - Co-Operative Program