Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering. Specializing in engineering design, thermofluids, and materials science.

Managed the 24/7 operations of Canada’s facility for processing satellite-detected 406 MHz distress beacons. Coordinated closely with Canada’s Joint Rescue Coordination Centres in the investigation of distress signals and the deployment of rescue aircraft and ships. Member of the Canadian delegation for annual meetings of the International Cospas-Sarsat Programme, providing technical expertise and advice on proposed System changes.

Operational pilot for CC130 Hercules fixed wing aircraft. Primary roles included 24/7 Search and Rescue response for Canadian Area of Responsibility as well as domestic and international transport.

Mission Commander for complex military operations in support of the NATO mission in Afghanistan. Led a crew of six technicians and intelligence personnel during live missions, while operating the aircraft and communicating with Air Traffic Control, Forward Air Controllers, combat units, and Headquarters staff. Also employed as Pilot Leader and scheduler for the Pilot section.

Basic and Advanced Flying Training. Qualified on CT-156 Harvard II and King Air C90B aircraft. Received military pilot wings.

BEng (Chemistry and Chemical Engineering) as part of the University Training Program for Non-Commissioned Members (UTPNCM), MASc (Chemistry and Chemical Engineering) under Defence Research and Development Branch (DRDB) scholarship. Formal military education and training. Primary Flying Training (2002).

Comprehensive training in electronics, mechanics, and hydraulics. Employed as a technician onboard HMCS Terra Nova and HMCS Fredericton, maintaining and repairing all ship weaponry and deployed sonar equipment. Additional training in first aid, firefighting, damage control, and explosives handling.