Experience

Lystek International
• Project Coordinator

  • Jun 2021 - Present


Ontario Die International

• Canada
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Robotics Software Developer in Test

  • Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

  I completed one co-op work term with Ontario Die International, working as a Robotics Software Developer in Test. I worked with two different software development teams: one focused on robotics software for die manufacturing equipment, and the other focused on a web-based file analysis and quoting tool. One of the focuses of my role with Ontario Die was quality control testing the robotics software. Working in an Agile development environment, I was responsible for acceptance testing new features as they were implemented in the software and for regression testing pre-existing functionalities in new software releases. My tasks included developing test plans, executing the test plans on production machines, and filing deficiency reports for the software development team to review. Another focus of my role was automated software testing. I performed feasibility assessments on automated testing for both a web application (web-based quoting tool) and a Windows desktop application (robotics software). I also evaluated different automation frameworks and determined which options would provide the most value. After presenting the conclusions of the feasibility assessments to the relevant internal stakeholders and gaining their approval, I began to develop two separate software packages to perform automated software testing on the respective applications. Show less



Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.

• Intern Water/Wastewater Engineer

  • Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  I completed one co-op work term with Wood Canada, working as an Intern Water/Wastewater Engineer. I worked with the Senior Engineers and the Project Managers. During my term with Wood, I contributed to the preliminary design of two independent wastewater treatment projects in Ontario, Canada. Firstly, I collaborated in the preliminary design of a new wastewater treatment system for process and sanitary flows at a pet food processing facility. Secondly, I prepared a preliminary design for a lagoon aeration system upgrade at a poultry processing facility. For each project, I developed design bases using knowledge of the existing conditions and the legislative effluent requirements. I participated in evaluating viable solutions and providing recommendations to the respective clients. I lead design work which included the creation of process and mechanical drawings, the definition of unit process sizes and requirements, and the definition of ancillary equipment sizes and requirements. I solicited bids and performed preliminary equipment selections. I also participated in establishing budgetary price estimates. I earned laboratory experience in my time with Wood by participating in two independent wastewater treatability studies. In the first, I simulated a dissolved air flotation (DAF) process using a combination of chemical dosing, mechanical mixing, and filtration techniques. In the second, I collaborated in the construction, operation, and regular sampling of water filtration test columns. While with Wood, I gained significant experience in composing formal documentation. I prepared proposals for water filtration column studies. I prepared a feasibility assessment for a wastewater treatment system at a remote mine site. I also prepared design documentation, technical evaluations, and a design brief to request an amendment to a government issued permit. Show less

• Engineering Technologist

  • May 2017 - Aug 2019

  I completed four co-op work terms with Lystek International, working as an Engineering Technologist. I worked with the Senior Engineering/Project Management team. The mixing component of Lystek’s process is critical in producing a quality end-product. In my first term with them, I was tasked with studying the mixing component to gain a deeper understanding of which factors were most influencing its performance and its energy consumption. Based upon the mixing behaviour that I had observed, an expert mixing consultant and I developed hypotheses regarding the predominant factors and their impacts. I then devised experiments to test the hypotheses and executed the experiments on the full-scale process. I concluded my research by preparing a resource document that detailed my observations from studying mixing literature and from speaking with the mixing consultant, my own analysis of the experiments that I had performed, and my recommendations for the next steps in studying the mixing process. In my final co-op work term with Lystek, I lead the standardization of their market offerings into three distinctly sized packages. I defined the unit scope of their standard system offering. Using a mathematical process model which I constructed in Excel, I determined the minimum performance requirements for all of the standard process equipment. In addition, I wrote the standard design specifications and managed the 2D and 3D drafting of two unique types of process vessels. I also collaborated with vendors to selected standard equipment and instrumentation offerings, as well as preferential alternatives. During my time with Lystek, I supported the commissioning of two industrial resource recovery systems in Canada and one in the United States. I participated in troubleshooting and correcting issues in new installations and in existing systems. Additionally, I supported the development of feasibility evaluations and project proposals for a handful of new opportunities. Show less