Vivek Rampersad Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, On, Ca

Whitby, Ontario, Canada

Spearheaded efforts to enhance warehouse efficiency through strategic initiatives and optimization of robotic path operations, focusing on streamlining workflows and increasing productivity.Provided critical support and enhancement for legacy systems, originally developed in Fortran and C on VAX VMS platforms, ensuring ongoing reliability and performance.Engineered the Equipment Simulator/C System Simulator Project using Python to accurately model the warehouse pallet handling system's equipment inputs and outputs, facilitating seamless communication with three PLC computers.Managed and resolved production incidents promptly, implementing effective solutions to mitigate recurrence and ensure operational continuity.Leveraged extensive experience in supply chain management to optimize slotting within Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), improving inventory management and system efficiency.Applied advanced supply chain optimization techniques to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance overall operational effectiveness.Integrated Material Handling Equipment (MHE) with existing systems, including the deployment and coordination of automated conveyors, sorters, and robotic systems to enhance material flow and handling efficiency.Demonstrated expertise in managing MHE integrations to ensure smooth operation and interoperability with warehouse management systems and other technical infrastructure.ITIL Foundations certified, with a robust background in technologies such as Rockwell Software, RSLinx, VB, SQL, C, C++, Fortran, OpenVMS, Python, Cogent HMI, Ignition, Manhattan WMOS, and ServiceNow ITSM.Proficient in infrastructure management and technical support across various supply chain and logistics platforms, contributing to improved system integration and performance.

Waterloo, Ontario

 Responsible for deploying robots in new environments, addressing customer concerns,performing root cause analysis of field and production failures, analysing robot logs,filing new bugs or issues and relaying these issues to the relevant Engineering teams Responsible for creation and implementation of an Engineering Change Request process Created a triage process and implemented it as a new Jira Project and Workflow Assisted Sustaining Engineering by sourcing alternate or lower cost parts

San Fernando, Trinidad And Tobago

Responsible for the dispatch of technicians, inventory management, marketing, product expansion, sales, payroll, field pre-sales and providing customer technical support.

Winnipeg, Canada Area

Developed a temporal bone surgical haptic simulation using Quanser's HD2. The research involved Robotic Kinematics, MATLAB, Simulink, Object Oriented C++, Mechanical Design and Controls. Also worked with the Phantom Omni Haptic device.To date, two publications have been accepted by the Journal of Otolaryngology. Was teaching assistant for two courses:Measurement and ControlsEngineering Materials II

University Of Manitoba, Winnipeg

- The objective was to design and implement a SCADA (Supervisory, Control and Data Acquisition) system for the super critical loop facility at the University of Manitoba.- Chosen hardware was MCC DAQ and the user interface was programmed and designed using NI LABVIEW. - Designed, assembled and installed the DIN rail system which mounted the physical DAQ units and the connector panels for the sensors and thermocouples.

Trinidad And Tobago

Co-op JobSold gate motors, remotes and associated products over the counter. Managed the technician crews in absence of the manager. Also assisted in the introduction of a new product for the company: IP cameras.

Bolton, Ontario, Canada

Co-op jobAs an electrical designer, my task was to create a Screw-Drive sizing and simulation tool. The tool was coded using VB-Excel and for any given throughput and load requirements, an optimal electromechanical drive was selected and a complete duty cycle simulated. Based on motor characteristic equations, the tool would choose, from a given database, an appropriate electric drive, gearbox and electric motor, generate speed and torque profiles for a cycle and calculate the safety margins. The purpose of this tool was two-fold; to consolidate the multitude of existing sizing tools that was currently being used by different engineering departments and to automate the design process thus increasing workplace efficiency.

Bolton, Ontario, Canada

Co-op Job• Carried out accelerated life testing and efficiency testing on rotary hydraulic pumps• Investigated condition monitoring methods for hydraulic pumps• Updated the company's fluid power schematics and the schematic generation tool• Sat on a committee which oversaw external accelerated life testing of fluid power components

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Co-op JobSailed on a passenger/tourist ship which is docked at Harbour Front Center, Toronto. Engineer duties included regular inspection and maintenance of the electrical and mechanical systems on board. Duties included oil changes, pump maintenance, keeping an engine log, cleaning sea strainers etc. Deckhand duties included interacting with passengers, over-seeing passenger safety etc

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Co-op Job• Programmed interactive online randomized electronic math questions using Maple 10 for a textbook publishing company• Worked on the help documentation and help system for the then upcoming Maple 12• Created “Clickable Engineering” applications for Maple 11 which solve typical static engineering problems while showcasing the company's software

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Co-op Job•Developed and troubleshot computerized training modules for the company's technicians and mechanics•Training modules covered topics such as machining, fluid power systems, electrical and control systems, welding processes and replacing of seals and bearings

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mechatronics Engineering Honors Co-Op

Master Of Science (Msc), Mechanical Engineering, 3.94/4.5

Haptics/Robotics Research

High School Diploma

Education record

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