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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

- Conceptualize and lead mechanical and optical designs for interactive collaboration products- Research and recommend new technology suppliers and service providers- Ownership and influence of technical architecture, roadmap and vision- Investigate and develop new techniques, tools and practices to improve effectiveness across the organization- Define and ensure compliance to quality standards on a technical level and product direction- Influence and enforce internal adoption of business direction, products and process.- Lead definition of consistent, holistic strategies for products, processes and tools.- Interprets business requirements into technical requirements and recommend adjustments to the direction based on the business needs.

Calgary, Canada Area

Lead the mechanical design of SMART interactive whiteboards, displays, and group collaboration hardware.

Calgary, Canada Area

Developed mechanical designs for SMART interactive whiteboard and group collaboration hardware. Responsibilities included: • Conceptualizing mechanical designs.• Developing, enhancing and testing new products. • Producing product documentation, including part, assembly and technical market drawings. • Building prototypes and models. • Researching and liaising with suppliers and service providers. • Providing manufacturing engineering support. • Completing design analysis, engineering calculations and tolerance reviews. • Generating and following project plans.

Led the electro-mechanical design for new telecommunications products, including the development of equipment for both indoor and outdoor wireless base stations. Responsibilities included:• Developed high-level and detailed product design concepts using 3D modeling and analysis tools.• Directed the mechanical design of new products from concept through to detailed design, test and introduction.• Engaged and managed contract mechanical design teams (North America and China).• Generated and executed project plans (schedules, design and resource estimates, budgets).• Selected appropriate technologies and materials for product designs - extensive experience in die casting, plastic injections molding, sheet metal and extrusion design.• Performed and managed mechanical analysis activities (thermal/CFD, tolerance, and stress/FEA analyses).

• Led the electro-mechanical design development on a wide range of new power products, ranging from individual power rectifier designs and power shelves to outdoor power enclosures.• Performed detailed thermal analyses using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software at the printed circuit board (PCB), shelf and system level to optimize cooling and ensure product reliability.• Utilized advanced CAD tools to create conceptual and detailed mechanical designs.• Performed structural analysis work using finite element analysis.

• Performed electro-mechanical design for wireless products, including design of equipment for both indoor and outdoor cellular base stations.• Involved primarily with mechanical design and analysis work, with some project management responsibilities.• Participated in many aspects of product design including manufacturing reviews, regulatory testing, field inspections and field upgrades.

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering With Minor In Manufacturing

Activities and Societies: • Member of the University of Calgary Rowing Team 1991 to 1995 • Accepted into Professional Internship Program.

B.Sc. Life Sciences And Nutrition

Activities and Societies: • Member of Varsity Blues University of Toronto Rowing team 1987 to 1991 • Curriculum included advanced courses.