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Ottawa, Canada Area

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario

• Conducting a variety of structural engineering projects including new design, upgrades, and repairs of residential and commercial buildings• Visiting project sites to identify the client’s needs, assess the nature of the problem and scope of work, and provide a detailed inspection including measurements• Analyzing and designing structural systems (walls, floors, roofs, and foundations), individual components, and connections in wood, reinforced concrete, masonry, and… Show more • Conducting a variety of structural engineering projects including new design, upgrades, and repairs of residential and commercial buildings• Visiting project sites to identify the client’s needs, assess the nature of the problem and scope of work, and provide a detailed inspection including measurements• Analyzing and designing structural systems (walls, floors, roofs, and foundations), individual components, and connections in wood, reinforced concrete, masonry, and steel• Consulting with all relevant parties including clients, builders, architects, engineers, contractors, tradespersons, realtors, city inspectors, and lawyers• Writing engineering reports which contain a summary of findings from the site visits, preparing detailed analyses, and developing alternative design solutions for clients• Calculating costs and preparing quotations• Work involves all aspects of structural design and creation of structural drawings• Serve as an expert witness in legal cases, participate in a trial, and provide clear advice on structural issues and designs Show less

Ottawa, Ontario

• Instructed students in the undergraduate courses: Mechanics, Concrete Design, and Introduction to Design • Work required leading tutorial sessions, organizing labs, providing assistance to struggling students, providing feedback and advice, and grading assignments, labs and exams

Ottawa, Ontario

• Created several instructional videos of experimental labs for civil engineering courses including geotechnical mechanics, mechanics of solids, and surveying. The videos act as a guide and important time saving tool for students. • Each video is a summary of the lab and contains background, theory, footage of the professor performing the lab, tips, a step-by-step walkthrough of the calculations, and interpretation of the results• Creation of the videos involved frequent consultation… Show more • Created several instructional videos of experimental labs for civil engineering courses including geotechnical mechanics, mechanics of solids, and surveying. The videos act as a guide and important time saving tool for students. • Each video is a summary of the lab and contains background, theory, footage of the professor performing the lab, tips, a step-by-step walkthrough of the calculations, and interpretation of the results• Creation of the videos involved frequent consultation with professors, extensive planning, recording, and video editing. • The videos are freely available online and are popular with students. Show less

Ottawa, Ontario

• Created a handbook of measures that mitigate the environmental impact of infrastructure projects across Canada. The handbook contains descriptions of the measures, explanations of how they work, and guidelines for their use. It is frequently used by environmental site inspectors from both Infrastructure Canada and Transport Canada.• Participated in site inspections to check on compliance with project agreements, environmental regulations, and adherence to deadlines. Actively participated… Show more • Created a handbook of measures that mitigate the environmental impact of infrastructure projects across Canada. The handbook contains descriptions of the measures, explanations of how they work, and guidelines for their use. It is frequently used by environmental site inspectors from both Infrastructure Canada and Transport Canada.• Participated in site inspections to check on compliance with project agreements, environmental regulations, and adherence to deadlines. Actively participated in teleconference discussions with stakeholders of several infrastructure projects. Show less

Hull, Quebec

• Conducted socioeconomic analyses of the potash mining and iron ore pelletizing industries on a global level. The work required research of worldwide government archives, global statistics, periodic reports from leading companies, and journal articles.• Worked on an additional team project collecting and organizing data on industrial emissions.

Kanata, Ontario

• Worked as part of a dynamic manufacturing team, solved daily problems related to assembly line operation, and conveyed complex ideas with clarity to co-workers• Assembled interactive whiteboards of various sizes and models. The work required a comprehensive understanding of work instructions, safety procedures, company policy, and machine operation.• Achieved a production pace equal to that of assemblers with several years experience, done through improved team organization and… Show more • Worked as part of a dynamic manufacturing team, solved daily problems related to assembly line operation, and conveyed complex ideas with clarity to co-workers• Assembled interactive whiteboards of various sizes and models. The work required a comprehensive understanding of work instructions, safety procedures, company policy, and machine operation.• Achieved a production pace equal to that of assemblers with several years experience, done through improved team organization and implementation of new production ideas Show less

Master’S Degree, Master Of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.), Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: CSCE • Specialized in Structural Engineering, focused research in structural design of wood • Two year research.

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

Activities and Societies: CSCE • Bachelor of Engineering, B. Eng. • Graduated with high distinction • GPA: 9.6/12 (A-) • 4th-year design.