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United States

Palo Alto, California, United States

Palo Alto, California, United States

Responsible for ensuring firmware support for new vehicle features and new hardware designed, implemented and tested to achieve Tesla’s standards for safety and customer experience.Consolidates expertise in vehicle architecture with firmware processes and external remote systems with a focus on aligning vehicle, manufacturing, and service contexts while supporting vehicle-level verification of new hardware and software via external tooling and processes.Participates and takes ownership of the design, development and implementation of systems and processes that facilitate continuous development and integration of prototype vehicle hardware and software through any and all systems that interact with the vehicle remotely.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Software/Firmware Engineering Intern working with the Engineering Team to develop an accessible and affordable Point-of-Care Diagnostics platform

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Teaching Assistant for a project-based learning experience where students are exposed to a series of design projects that will develop both technical and professional skills. Demonstrated strong technical communication skills evident through aiding students improve their subject expertise in engineering design and graphics, programming, professional engineering practice, along with structure and properties of materials.

Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Worked with an interdisciplinary team to develop and review team-based design projects for first-year students.Excellent written and verbal communication skills used to develop digital modules to teach programming with Python.Demonstrated strong time management skills through the development, implementation and testing of design projects.

Mcmaster University

Developed control strategies using MatLab Simulink to optimize fuel and battery consumption, balancing rear high voltage electric motor and engine use. Currently working on developing functional and validated System In Loop Hardware In Loop models of hybrid architecture and energy management for Hybrid Vehicle Supervisory Controller. Responsible for systems diagnostics, torque security and engine control strategies.

Hamilton, Ontario

Promoted all activities and initiatives of the MES to students, faculty, community partners and industry.Organized MES representation to promote the McMaster Engineering Society and the engineering profession at MES charity, community-engagement and student wellness events.Demonstrated organizational skills to plan and manage social media campaigns and promotions aimed at increasing student engagement and awareness.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Demonstrated data analytical skills by implementing automated analysis of mechanical equipment lists with the Python Pandas data analysis libraryImproved efficiency by developing python and excel tools to reduce time required to calculate equipment and stockpile sizesUtilized problem solving when modelling noise propagation and conducting vibration analysisReduced costs for clients by optimizing vibration mitigation solution

Mississauga, Ontario

Worked with an interdisciplinary team to conduct a fire hazard analysis of a high-risk of contamination facilityLearned quickly when conducting a hydraulic calculation for a fire ring main in an ore refining facility

Markham, Ontario

As the supervising lifeguard on shift, I oversaw the overall safety of patrons and directed staff to provide excellent customer service.

Markham, Ontario

As a certified and swim instructor for the City of Markham, I provided direct leadership to participants of the city’s swim and aquatic leadership programs. I laugh participants of all ages how to swim and lifesaving skills in a safe and fun environment.