Experience

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  Connect Tech Inc.

  • Guelph, Ontario, Canada

  • Hardware Designer

    • Sep 2022 - Present
    • Guelph, Ontario, Canada

    • Designed high-speed multilayer PCBs using Altium Designer• Adhere to interconnect standards such as USB, PCIe, GBE, and HDMI• Performed hardware verification on new circuit boards using different test methods and tools including multimeters & oscilloscope• Provided review and feedbacks on designs by other fellow hardware designers• Prepared realistic CAD renderings of COTS (Commercially Off-The Shelf) products using SolidWorks Visualize for marketing & sales

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  Agriculex Inc

  • Guelph, Ontario, Canada

  • Assistant Design Engineer

    • Apr 2019 - Sep 2022
    • Guelph, Ontario, Canada

    • Took on the entire product development of a custom horticulture research machine for the University of Guelph called LCMR• Designed and prototyped several iterations of the LCMR machine using SOLIDWORKS as the MCAD tool• Developed the LCMR control system hardware through the ECAD tools EasyEDA and Altium CircuitMaker• Programmed the LCMR control system firmware through PlatformIO on Visual Studio Code using C/C++• Analyzed electronic design feasibility by examining the manufacturer datasheet and/or testing their evaluation kit• Designed various PCBs for different sub-projects and sending it out for manufacturing and component assemblies• Reduced costs on BOMs as high as 90% by procuring through alternative suppliers and/or manufacturers through marketplaces such as Alibaba• Improved communications with the customers on the operation and maintenance of their Agriculex machines by producing instructional videos• Computerized agricultural bean experiments for the University of Guelph by developing a Python program on a Raspberry Pi single board computer to interface with their Mattson Cooker apparatus

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  Freelance

  • Edmonton, Canada Area

  • Videographer

    • Aug 2016 - Dec 2018
    • Edmonton, Canada Area

    • Communicated with clients to plan out for various videography projects including wedding films, Kickstarter campaign, music video, and real estate videos• Planned out pre-production logistics with third parties involved• Directed second and third shooters on set for larger projects by making sure everyone is aware of their roles and how it fits in the overall grand scheme of the project

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  Enbridge

  • Edmonton, Canada Area

  • Controls System Co-op

    • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
    • Edmonton, Canada Area

    • Assigned IP addresses to electronic devices and machines that are being deployed at the various project sites• Maintained the database of the network-connected devices by resolving discrepancies between the recorded IP addresses and the actual IP addresses• Troubleshot communication problems with electronic devices in the field by process of elimination on potential causes

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  University of Alberta

  • Edmonton, Canada Area

  • Summer Research Co-op

    • May 2016 - Aug 2016
    • Edmonton, Canada Area

    • Assisted in the development of an experimental 3D printer design and prototype• Programmed motor controls in C++ on the Arduino framework• Designed and programmed the control system for a propeller fan setup for lab testing

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  Shell

  • Fort McMurray

  • Mechanical Engineering Intern

    • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Fort McMurray

    • Categorized over 500 outstanding MOCs (Management of Change) onto Excel based on the changes being requested in the project details and the MOC initiator• Expedited the MOC closeout process by directing the MOCs to the appropriate department and personnel for project execution and closeout• Conceptualized and designed a MOC closeout guide for future Interns• Gained overview of the type of projects that happen in the Albian Oil Sands site• Learnt to understand the different stages of oil production in the Albian Oil Sands operation

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  Agriculex Inc

  • Guelph, Ontario, Canada

  • Engineering Co-op Student

    • May 2015 - Aug 2015
    • Guelph, Ontario, Canada

    • Machined parts out of different materials from CAD drawings• Redesigned the company website using WordPress and HTML• Filmed and edited videos for product overview and maintenance• Performed engineering calculations to confirm previous calculation results • Assembled parts together into subassemblies• Researched on the feasibilities of new product idea• Provided support to different areas of work where needed

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  Heritage Harley Davidson Edmonton

  • Sales Associate

    • Oct 2011 - Aug 2014

    •Interacted and informed customers on products and promotions in the MotorClothes and General Merchandise area•Helped meet a variety of customers’ needs by guiding them to the right people and location for service•Completed customer transactions on quickly and efficiently•Organized current and newly arrived merchandise using BIN location software and making sure no discrepancies occur•Directed calls and recording messages to the dealership if the receptionists are busy or unavailable•Summed up revenues generated after closing time to check all transaction records are correct