Kyle Ah Von
Aircraft team at UBC Uncrewed Aircraft Systems- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Creoles and pidgins, French-based Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Domestic Pipeworks
Mauritius Institute of Training and DevelopmentAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Academic Test (8.0)
IELTS OfficialOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Diplôme approfondi de langue française - DALF C1 (Avec option littérature)
Ministère de l'Éducation nationaleSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
General Certificate of Education - Spanish
Cambridge Assessment International EducationNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Omnicane Awardee
Omnicane Ltd.Oct, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Bronze Standard
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award FoundationMar, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
First Aid Training
Mauritius Qualifications AuthoritiesJun, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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UBC Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
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Canada
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Aircraft team
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Business Team Lead
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Jun 2022 - Present
- Create recruitment, marketing and financial plan for the upcoming year- Update sponsorship packages, and reach out to companies for funds and build long term relationships- Automate reimbursement process to reduce the burden on technical leads
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Payload Subteam
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Jan 2022 - Oct 2022
• Create Arduino code for the control systems of the Rover for the AUVSI Competition- Design mounting baseplate for winch onto aircraft on SolidWorks- Rapid prototype parts for Winch system and Rover chassis; by 3D printing and Waterjet cutting- Integrated three different payload systems to the aircraft- Optimized claw mounting system to the AESC competition aircraft
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Aircraft Control Surfaces
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Sep 2021 - Jan 2022
• Execute airfoil and stability analyses using XFLR5 and OpenVSP• Collaborated with three other team members to design control surfaces for a Quadplace for the AUVSI competition 2022• Made 3D model of wing structures using SolidWorks• Cut and milled Aluminum brackets to mount propulsion units• Designed wing structures as well as control surfaces using SolidWorks
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UBC CARIS laboratory
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Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Research Assistant
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Jan 2022 - Present
• Work on a robotic gripper to semi-automate composite manufacturing in the Aerospace industry (Project in collaboration with DLR) • Develop code to close the control system loop using an Arduino Mega board • Debug electrical connections and test mechanical parts - Set up vacuum bag test bed for comprehensive test of gripper - Determine optimal pinch force, vacuum level and roller speed for pleat migration process - Create and evaluate visual cues to help with user-machine interaction Show less
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Fluor Corporation
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United States
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Material Handling Engineering Technician
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May 2022 - Dec 2022
• Conduct calculations for bin pressure, conveyor belts, equipment thermal expansion, and vibrations on MS Excel • Compile dimensional and material standards for bolts and nuts • Markup vendor drawings and P&IDs according to Fluor Standards using BlueBeam Revu • Take measurements on models using Naviswork and AutoCAD • Model chutes to reduce volume and weight on SolidWorks leading to 15% cost savings • Execute SolidWorks Motion Study of vibrating screens to ensure the operating range does not include the resonant frequencies Show less
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UBC Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Conference Interpreter
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Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
• Translate simultaneously for occupational therapy research meetings every month • Assimilate technical information before each meeting for maximum context accuracy • Coordinate with a team consisting of three other translators for shifts on the meetings • Translate simultaneously for occupational therapy research meetings every month • Assimilate technical information before each meeting for maximum context accuracy • Coordinate with a team consisting of three other translators for shifts on the meetings
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G&A Rapid Freight Co Ltd
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Mauritius
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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Administrative Intern
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
G&A Rapid Freight Co Ltd is a local Mauritian company that specializes in customs brokerage and transportation of goods across the island. Although my job involved mostly back-office tasks, I was able to interact with other employees and discover the bearings of logistics management. This experience was a great introduction to an actual working environment. • Restocked office supplies every week and manually retrieved files for staff • Managed incoming calls, coordinated files, and sorted mail Show less
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Education
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The University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics option -
Royal College Curepipe
Economics