Experience

Glüxkind | Techstars Austin '23

• Canada
• Robotics Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Materials Engineer

  • May 2021 - Present

  • Simplified composite design to reduce manufacturing time and complexity, reducing overall mold and labour costs and developed bladder molding methodology to have internal and external surfaces to submilimetric accuracies• Researched, sourced, and mechanically tested bio-based composite materials to produce ecofriendly alternatives to traditional composites• Created mechanical test plans and fixtures based on ASTM standards • Designed 2-part aluminum molds and cartridge heater housing using Fusion 360 and calculated heater capacity needed to heat aluminum molds with cartridge heaters• Designed internal bearing mechanism and housing of castor fork connection to the front leg of composite product• Utilized fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing technology to prototype and validate feasibility of designs• Communicated with manufacturers and provided engineering drawings for machining



Bionic Power Inc.

• Canada
• Medical Device
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mechanical Technician

  • Dec 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Reinforced high-stressed areas of carbon components by performing wet layups and co-curing to existing components and created technical documentation outlining the composite reinforcement process• Mitigated assembly issues by milling, grinding, reaming, or sanding components to improve fitment • Performed general shop cleaning, organization, and maintenance • Reinforced high-stressed areas of carbon components by performing wet layups and co-curing to existing components and created technical documentation outlining the composite reinforcement process• Mitigated assembly issues by milling, grinding, reaming, or sanding components to improve fitment • Performed general shop cleaning, organization, and maintenance



Formula UBC SAE Racing Team

• Canada
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Materials Subteam Lead

  • May 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Leading materials team of five students in designing, manufacturing, and testing a variety of components in the Formula UBC car such as floor closeout sandwich panel and body panels• Supported team members by demonstrating software, shop tool usage, and composite layup techniques• Provided material consultation to other subteams regarding material selection and design• Contacted composite providers to inquire about available epoxy resin systems and determine appropriate resin system suited for our needs• Reached out to potential partners about sponsorship opportunities such as donating materials, use of equipment, and monetary donations

• Materials Subteam Member

  • Sep 2018 - Apr 2019

  • Member of a 60+ person team working together to complete a racecar to compete in FSAE Michigan• Managed project regarding material transition for rear axles from steel to carbon fiber• Created an efficient timeline in MS Excel to meet team deadlines and requirements • Manufactured carbon fiber sandwich panels for testing, aerodynamic components, and skid plate• Prepared aerodynamic components and body panels for livery by spackling, sanding, and taping off correct areas, followed by painting and clear coating components



The University of British Columbia

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Academic Assistant

  • Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Assisted instructors with transitioning their courses to an online learning platform by updating course material, adapting existing exams to an online format, and constructing course pages using rich text and HTML• Evaluated tools and methods for online learning and provided guidance to the instructors on the educational tools • Assisted instructors with transitioning their courses to an online learning platform by updating course material, adapting existing exams to an online format, and constructing course pages using rich text and HTML• Evaluated tools and methods for online learning and provided guidance to the instructors on the educational tools



Composites Research Network

• Canada
• Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Materials Engineering Intern

  • May 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Researched and wrote extensive reports on topics such as: windshield recycling, spring-in and warpage of angled composites, and fused deposition modeling (FDM) to carbon bonding• Designed, manufactured, and tested prototype end effectors for automated Fiber Patch Placement (FPP) to confirm test samples were able to conform to tight radii and allowed vacuum through without internal collapsing • Performed mechanical testing using ASTM D3528 double lap shear to determine bond strength of multiple epoxy systems for carbon to thermoplastic bonding• Completed thermal analysis using ABAQUS to analyze thermal gradient experienced by composite wind turbine blade• Supervised autoclave during cure cycle to ensure operation within safety parameters