Work Experience

E-Quester | Research & Development Engineer – CO2 Capture | Sept 2024 – Present

Engineering design

  • Developing and scaling cutting-edge CO2 capture and conversion technologies
Ryerson University | Research Assistant – 3DOF Haptic Device | May 2021 – Feb 2022, Sept 2022 – May 2023

Engineering design

  • Rapidly designed a comprehensive 400+ component assembly in SolidWorks in under a month with several innovative features
  • Applied engineering principles to create a robust, manufacturable, high-functioning device at a low cost, a substantial improvement over the past iteration
  • Effectively collaborated in the manufacture and assembly of a prototype in the span of a month employing various manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing, CNC milling, forming, and turning
  • Designed and manufactured the electrical power/control system involving LiPo batteries, BLDC motors and controllers, a battery management system, and various sensors and control electronics

Software – C++ C#

  • Implemented closed-loop field-oriented control for BLDC motors for force feedback in a haptic device and performed PI tuning to obtain ideal behaviour
  • Calculated physics to generate force feedback, friction, weight, and inertia simulation
  • Determined forward and inverse kinematics to translate calculated virtual force vectors into natural forces on the user
  • Applied various signal processing techniques and filters to eliminate undesired behaviour
  • Created a virtual environment and user interface to accompany the device
Department of National Defence | Mechanical Engineering Intern | Aug 2019 – Aug 2020

Engineering design

  • Reverse Engineered structures and created 3d CAD models for refinement or modification
  • Produced and revised engineering drawings in collaboration with experienced draftspersons and shop technicians to communicate design intent most effectively
  • Manufactured prototypes using Rapid Prototyping techniques for efficient communication and on-site fitment testing

Stress Analysis

  • Performed stress analysis on various structural members, fixtures, and bolted connections
  • Compiled, edited, and modified stress reports under the supervision of a P.Eng for approval by headquarters
  • Constructed a numerical simulation of the dynamics of 3dof system to determine peak loads under use

Communication and Collaboration

  • Communicated with suppliers and PM offices to ensure materials’ adherence to the engineering specs and standards
  • Collaborated with Structural and Electrical Engineers, Technologists, and Technicians to produce electronics housings
  • Participated in PDRs and CDRs to offer constructive feedback
  • Managed a project concerning the development of an Airdrop training load from conception to Critical Design Review
  • Mentored colleagues in the use of AutoCAD and SolidWorks software
MTM Staffing Solutions | Data Entry Clerk | Feb 2018 – Jun 2018
  • Learned unfamiliar software quickly
  • developed problem-solving skills when inconsistencies were encountered in the data