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- Powertrain and hybrid energy storage system development for Class 8 B-Train Truck- CAD, CAE, FEA for components related to electric motors and electrified powertrains- Design, and production of 2-in-1 switched reluctance machines with integrated inverter- Prototyping of electric motorcycle with switched reluctance machine- Development of electrified high voltage, and low voltage ground support vehicles

Mcmaster Automotive Resource Center

- Design, validation and integration of electric machines and power electronics.- Dynamometer development for testing of electric machines, and power electronics- Joint projects with various industry partners exploring new novel technologies.

Characterization of electric motors, internal combustion engines for powertrain selection, and validation.Packaging of components, harness design, and integration and design of electrical components in scheme for overall vehicle.

Designed and taught fourth year vehicle electrification lab for internal combustion engines course.- Break down of various hybrid topologies- Exploring vehicle electrification by looking at components and controls strategies involved

Linamar

- Completed two Seperate four month co-op terms in the engineering department of Quadrad Mfg (Winter 2015) and Camcor Mfg (Summer 2015)- Created and implement Error Proofing documents. Verifying the operation of poka-yoke devices- Solidworks and AutoCAD Expert. Utilized extensive experience in computer aided design to quickly aid engineers to visualize changes to existing parts. Draft machine and plant layouts.- Developed processes and implemented new procedures- Designed tooling fixutres, and quality control gauges- Responsible for processing master drawings, process specifications, operator instructions, standardized work instructions, and error proofing documentation- Assisted in the quoting of new work from major automotive OEMs- Designed modifications, and new fixtures used in the manufacturing process- Assisted program engineer in developing new processes and equipment for their lines- Assisted in the development of prototype products

Mcmaster University

Collaborated in a team of 45 students to design, simulate, manufacture, test and eventually compete with a formula style open wheel race car with a hybrid powertrain in an international competition. - Design and manufacturing of energy storage system- My responsibilities in the powertrain subteam included collaborating with other subteams to determine optimum packaging of components. - Ran tutorials on engine management systems, as well as engine modification and maintenance- Designing, testing, and manufacturing of pneumatic-hydraulic shifting system. - Routing, and designing low voltage wiring harness. - Custom tune of internal combustion engine for optimum operating parameters. - Selection, and implementation of electric motors for hybrid powertrain. - Designed, and assembled chassis dynamometer in house. All of these were done while adhering to a strict set of rules laid out by the Society of Automotive Engineers, and Good Engineering Practices.

Mcmaster Automotive Resource Center

Designed, and manufactured oven for surface mount technology reflow, and epoxy curing. Reduced overall work time and cure time, as well as increased quality of solder joints.Researched and designed power supply and DC load to implement safety protocols in lab.

Master'S Of Applied Science - Masc, Electrical Engineering

8/12 Switched Reluctance Motor Design For A Mild-Hybrid Electric Powertrain Application

Bachelor Of Technology (Btech), Automotive Vehicular Technology

Activities and Societies: McMaster Formula Hybrid Team, McMaster Engineering EcoCAR3 Team