Here is a chronological list of my experiences. Learn more about my experiences by pressing the position title to reveal details of my experience. If you would like to talk to me further regarding my experiences, feel free to contact me.
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Advanced Technology Specialist
General Motors
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Electrical Project Manager
WATonomous (Waterloo's AutoDrive Team)
Mar 2017 - May 2018- Led a team of 25 people to integrate the computing and sensing hardware into the vehicle.
- Designed and implemented an 800 W power distribution system allowing for safe and uninterrupted power transfer to the sensing and computing hardware.
- Responsible for bring up of the autonomous control unit PCB allowing for communication between the vehicle and the server and providing control status via a blue light.
- Developed, tested, and validated the CAN communication interface between the server and the car allowing for autonomous steering, torque, transmission, and brake control of the vehicle.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Waterloo (Professor A. Salehian)
Jan 2018 - Apr 2018- Completed and edited journal paper on pressure sensing technology for physiological applications.
- Researched and performed modal analyses on new geometry designs for energy harvesting devices using ANSYS.
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CAE Software Development Support
ANSYS Canada Ltd.
May 2017 - Aug 2017- Automated ANSYS simulations for regression testing using Python scripts.
- Performed fluids simulations in several areas including porous media, thermal resistivity, etc. to ensure new features in ANSYS AIM performed as expected to allow timely shipment of the product.
- Performed fluid-structural simulations on many geometries (manifolds, heat exchangers, heat sinks, etc.) to ensure the interface between the two-physics worked as expected.
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Electro-Technologies Co-op
Hatch Ltd.
Sep 2016 - Dec 2016- Reduced operation time by 5.3% and resource consumption by 7.4% for Electric Arc Furnaces using MATLAB.
- Discussed project details and methods to reach project completion with full payment with senior management. Prepared cost of completion for the project (valued at $1M+).
- Developed a web-scraping application to analyze wind farm data to find prospective projects.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Waterloo (Professor C. Butcher)
May 2016 - Aug 2016- Assisted professor in modelling and characterizing fractures in advanced high strength materials (steel, aluminum, and magnesium) used in vehicle crash applications.
- Gathering experimental stress-strain data of various metal forming techniques using DIC. Developed models to better predict stress and strain of a particular metal over its bending radius in a V-bend setup.
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Automation Co-op
McRae Integration Ltd.
Jan 2016 - Apr 2016- Developed and simulated PLC and HMI applications for various client control systems using RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View (ME, SE) to meet customer specifications.
- Created VBA and Python applications to auto-generate HMI objects and PLC ladder logic resulting in faster development times.
- Explored motion profiles for the Powerflex 527 motor drive to determine the optimal control scheme.
- Created and updated electrical wiring diagrams for various control panels using AutoCAD Electrical.
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Engineering Intern
Autoneum Canada Ltd.
May 2015 - Aug 2015- Assisted to schedule, prepare, and run product trials minimizing the loss of production time. Modified FANUC Waterjet programs to accommodate requested changes. Modified mold press, heating oven, and dielectric PLC programs using RSLogix to accommodate line updates.
- Conducted time, scrap, and weight studies on production lines to fine-tune machines and processes, reduce waste, and ensure quality.
- Created and maintained plant layout and electrical drawings in AutoCAD. Modelled the complete relocation of a production line, as well as the addition of a pneumatic conveyor.
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Student Computing Consultant
University of Waterloo (Information Services & Technology)
Sep 2013 - Apr 2015- Trained 8 new employees on how to use and troubleshoot the Linux operating system.
- Duties included reimaging computers, networking hardware and software troubleshooting.
- Coordinated, tracked, assessed and completed client projects with urgent time-sensitive deadlines.
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Junior Web Developer
University of Waterloo (Marketing and Undergraduate Recruitment)
Aug 2014 - Dec 2014- Implemented a public-facing responsive Admissions webpage for the University of Waterloo, as well as a complementary analytics system. Link
- Integrated existing lead-capture systems with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software using the SugarCRM RESTful API.
- Designed and developed an inventory management system to be used by the department.
- Created registration forms of varying complexity to facilitate University events.
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Junior Technical Support Specialist
University of Waterloo (Information Services & Technology)
Jan 2014 - Apr 2014- Developed superior technical writing skills; published and distributed multiple reports and documents for use by the University community – topics included Virtualization, Data Recovery and network connectivity guides.
- Co-developed a wireless testing application using PHP/C++ to assist in the debugging, analysis and resolving of campus wireless network issues from a client perspective.