Mechanical Engineer in Training

• Feb 2020 - Present

Seminar Presenter

• Jan 2019 - Present

Develop and present skill-building seminars to beginners and intermediate-level woodworkers

Laboratory Assistant

• May 2019 - Jan 2020

Performed detailed design of a low-cost Universal Testing Machine to be used by 3rd year Mechanical Engineering students at the University of Saskatchewan. Sourced all significant components of the system for ~$2500/device.Overhauled a large-scale pneumatic conveying testing apparatus. I increased horizontal testing lines from 1 to 2 and added a 6m vertical riser to evaluate transient and steady state effects of downstream pressure variation.Assisted with instrumentation payloads and… Performed detailed design of a low-cost Universal Testing Machine to be used by 3rd year Mechanical Engineering students at the University of Saskatchewan. Sourced all significant components of the system for ~$2500/device.Overhauled a large-scale pneumatic conveying testing apparatus. I increased horizontal testing lines from 1 to 2 and added a 6m vertical riser to evaluate transient and steady state effects of downstream pressure variation.Assisted with instrumentation payloads and the robotic imaging platform (PAMM) used for plant phenotyping research. Show more Show less

President

• Apr 2017 - Sep 2019

SaskInvent is the U of S student group that develops medical devices. Under my leadership the group has grown significantly in membership, generated sponsorship funding, project development, and has implemented formal procedures and executive roles.I was project leader for an assistive device to help those with upper body disabilities read books, a hand rehabilitation device, and I am currently the project leader for a low-cost IV infusion pump meant for low-income countries.The hand… SaskInvent is the U of S student group that develops medical devices. Under my leadership the group has grown significantly in membership, generated sponsorship funding, project development, and has implemented formal procedures and executive roles.I was project leader for an assistive device to help those with upper body disabilities read books, a hand rehabilitation device, and I am currently the project leader for a low-cost IV infusion pump meant for low-income countries.The hand rehabilitation device manipulates joints with novel pneumatic actuators. The actuators are based on the emerging field of soft robotics which deliver improved patient safety and comfort over traditional rigid devices. Many iterations were made to optimize force delivery and increase manufacturability. It is supported by a robust pneumatic power system and was made portable for patient use.The IV pump is a continuation of my final year Mechanical Engineering Capstone project. Our prototype won Best Product Design and Best Social Impact Design at the College of Engineering's Undergraduate Design Showcase. Show more Show less

Industrial Radiographer

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

Performed gamma radiography at the Co-op Refinery Complex.

Student Innovation and Business Analyst

• Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

Generated market research reports, reviewed intellectual property, and recommended commercialization paths for emerging technology developed at the University of Saskatchewan.

Maintenance Engineering Student

• May 2017 - Sep 2017

Helped set up an asset management system for the University of Saskatchewan’s Facilities Management Department. Created hierarchies of equipment that enabled tradespeople, supervisors and management to more efficiently run their operations.Became proficient with manipulating and analyzing large amounts of data in Microsoft Excel. Gained familiarity with preventative maintenance plans.

Industrial Radiographer

• Mar 2014 - Sep 2014

Performed gamma radiography for the construction of the Bethune K+S mine.

Industrial Radiographer

• Sep 2011 - Sep 2013

Performed gamma radiography on welded components. Developed strategies to make repetitive tasks more efficient and produce better results