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Chippenham, Gb

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Conducted performance testing of propellers, electric motors, and motor controllers using wind tunnel and load cells- Developed a relaxed wake model for aircraft in circular flight patterns using Python

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Designed, planned, and executed flight test campaigns for performance measurement of UAVs two consecutive years, producing data for thesis and published conference proceedings- Implemented graphical interface to display thermal updraft strengths using UAV performance data, facilitating longer duration flights by soaring- Performed autopilot setup, troubleshooting and diagnostics during UAV vehicle assembly

- Designed low gain micro-strip patch antenna for integration of wireless power transmission to an uninhabited aerial vehicle- Conceptualized, sourced and assembled electrical modules for harvesting energy from a low-power RF antenna array at high efficiencies- Integrated designed energy harvester module into aircraft autopilot data acquisition system using Arduino and I2C protocol

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Successfully designed, constructed, and tested minimum viable product for novel laser range detection technique which substantially improves sampling rate- Designed electrical module for high-speed modulation of laser diodes, prototyping and testing FPGAs- Performed optical modelling and simulation of time-of-flight range detection system using Python for ensuring safe limits in human occupied environments

Vancouver, Canada Area

Altered wearable device electrical design, adding wireless capability

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Researched/tested methods to detect skin conditions from smartphone images using MATLAB- Developed method to modify skin texture characteristics in MATLAB- Conducted research into realistic skin rendering techniques, employing the use of Blender- Employed Linux to automate MATLAB scripts, and create photo realistic renderings of skin- Modified Blender rendering software, implemented facial recognition from Python libraries- Created instruction and documentation for use of Linux automated server

Hamburg Area, Germany

- Researched & ordered necessary components for a time of flight mass spectrometer (TOFMS)- Designed (SolidEdge), drafted, & constructed a support for TOFMS.- Developed method of signal processing to properly trigger operation of TOFMS (5 ps accuracy).- Developed the particle path & specifications for TOFMS using MATLAB.- Returned Frequency-Resolved Optical Gating (IR laser optical system) to functional status, &conducted tests to verify the performance of the system using LabVIEW.- Designed, & drafted O-ring seal to replace flange on an existing high pressure vacuum chamber.- Designed, & drafted high precision (1 micron) lens holder & mounting components.- Ordered humidity sensor & integrated analog output into a LabVIEW display, used relays tocreate failsafe to prevent damage of optical crystal.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Maintained a cathode testing station, complete with humidifier, hydraulic, pneumatic, and carbon dioxide scrubbing systems.- Replaced existing CO2 scrubbers with updated design using drill press, band saw, jig saw and angle grinder, ensuring proper function in the existing system.- Conducted cyclic voltaic testing of material intended to be used in electrochemical systems.- Prepared technical reports for management review.- Conducted investigation complete with technical report, into the effect of Mass-Transport losses in the existing cathode test station- Performed production of several components in the cathode, following a detailed and rigorous procedure, and using milling, sintering, soldering and pressing machinery.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Checking the setting status' of specific relays in Alberta to ensure they meet certain new regulations designed to prevent rolling blackouts.- Ensured reliability standard (AESO) to be met for transmission relays including compliance preparation for power transmission company (AltaLink).- Checked approximately 400 transmission grade relays for compliance with standard, using central relay setting database and excel sheets.- Worked closely with power transmission engineers to identify problem relays.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) In Engineering Physics, Engineering Physics

Activities and Societies: Triathlon club, yoga club, astronomy club, and flatwater KayakingCoursework in physics, mathematics, computer.

Master Of Applied Science (Masc.), Aerospace Engineering, 4.33/4.33

Activities and Societies: Masters Swimming Club, Applied Aerodynamics Laboratory, CREATeVCoursework focusing on applied aerodynamics.