Experience

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  Avidbots Corp.

  • Kitchener, Canada Area

  • compliance and certification

    • 2019 - 2020
    • Kitchener, Canada Area

    • Electromagnetic Emission and Susceptibility testing, • Product Safety and Electrical standards for Robot Floor Cleaner• Technical file writing• Assess requirement for entry into major markets • Representation on CSA and IEC committee meetings• Representation on industry committees

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  ERWIN HYMER GROUP North America

  • Kitchener, Ontario Canada

  • Senior Compliance Specialist

    • 2016 - 2019
    • Kitchener, Ontario Canada

    • Validation of 17 recreational vehicles models comply with US and Canadian motor vehicle safety standards and Recreational Vehicle standards (NFPA 1192, CSA Z240, NEC, ANSI Low Voltage)• Performing in house testing to prove design meet CSA and ANSI Standard’s requirements• Arrange certification of 42 manufactured components to required CSA and ANSI standards• Quality Assurance by performing random validation checks on recreational vehicle models to validate compliance with codes • Contact person between certification agencies (CSA, TEI and UL), government regulatory bodies (DOT and Transport Canada) and company• Perform investigations of customer complaint with regards to regulatory requirements and company practices

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  CSA Group

  • Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

  • Senior Lab Technician

    • 2013 - 2016
    • Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

    • Testing of consumer products for markets complying with Fuel Burning, HVAC, Electrical and Sound Standards for North American and European markets• Development of custom setups for product evaluation and validation of testing capabilities • Continuous improvement of laboratory operations and knowledge retention• Reviewing appropriate Standards to identify requirements and maintain accreditation • Providing technical support to customers, junior staff members and Certifiers• Generation of testing reports for appliance certification files

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  Garland Commercial Ranges

  • Mississauga Ontario

  • Lab Technician

    • 2006 - 2013
    • Mississauga Ontario

    • Designed, tested, and certified Gas and Electric commercial appliances for distinctive North American, European, and Australian markets• Maintained and calibrated lab equipment for compliance to ISO 17025• Researched and provided timely response to inquires from service representatives and customer • Reviewed production areas to verify adherence to manufacturing standards and agency requirements• Reviewed research facility capability and made recommendations for future focus to improve performance, reduce costs, and leverage outsourcing• Designed and programmed lab software for data collection, project management, and certification management to support quick retrieval, product summary, and certification submissions• Lead test equipment development to increase lab capabilities and reliability• Lead product improvement reviews and made recommendations to improve product reliability

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  Self Employed

  • Programmer and Application Designer

    • 1998 - 2012

    • Service Department Database and Program, W.C. Wood Company Ltd; used to coordinate service departments in Ottawa Ohio and Guelph Ontario, eliminate duplicate service payouts, automate reports for Board of Director meetings and determine failure trends products using MS Access• Daily Production Report Program, Humpty Dumpty; tracking production quantities and production down reasons using MS Access• Centrifuge Control Program, Humpty Dumpty; using Citect automation controller• Ingredient Tracking Program, Weston Bakery; monitoring ingredient weights using Synet• New Loans Processing Integrate Program, Royal Bank Ontario Student Loans Centre; collecting through put for loans officers, archiving and reporting using MS Access• Power Measurements Charting and Archiving Program, Kuntz Electroplating; data collection of power generators output, archiving results and reviewing results using MS Access• Teaching Assignments Program, University of Guelph; managing course assignments for instructors and TA, committee members, contact information and course enrollment using MS Access• Graduate Students Program, University of Guelph; tracking applicant information for post graduate program, tracking completion of program requirement through to graduation using MS Access • Practicum Placement Program, University of Guelph; managing practicum placements outside of University facilities, available sites and contacts using MS Access

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  W.C. Wood Company Ltd

  • Guelph Ontario

  • Senior Research and Development Technologist

    • 1998 - 2006
    • Guelph Ontario

    • Designed and certified award winning product for European market (2002)• Reviewed product and manufacturing practices resulting in significant cost savings • Assisted in marketing and sales literature development by providing critical data and ensuring accuracy of final draft• Researched and responded to service representatives and customer criticism promptly• Tested 57 new product designs for certification in world markets under ISO, CSA, and UL standards• Provided project management with regulatory requirements for new designs• Reviewed research facility capability, developed new test equipment, and was instrumental in implementing improvements• Developed lab software for data collection and project management that improved record keeping, reduced report development time, and standardised certification submissions• Utilized Hemi anechoic chamber for noise/vibration analysis and sound power determination to develop quieter products• Conducted consumer reviews and field testing investigations

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  W.C. Wood Co

  • Guelph, Ontario

  • Quality Assurance Lab Technician

    • 1994 - 1998
    • Guelph, Ontario

    •Provided daily incoming quality control of five major components of product•Conducted extensive quality assurance tests for two product lines•Performed manufacturing FMEA analysis for new production lines•Monitored daily manufacturing practices for production factory producing up to 7,000 units per week•Sole support person utilized by Research and Manufacturing departments to evaluate product samples for product improvements•Developed software for project management, testing results, and improving reporting and retrieval•Supported the development and operation of Analytical Lab measuring contaminants in key components