Neil Fernandes
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French Elementary proficiency
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Konkani Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Harvard UniversityDec, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction to Self Driving Cars
University of TorontoOct, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars
University of TorontoOct, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Ansys Student 2020 R1
AnsysJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Become a Six Sigma Yellow Belt
LinkedInJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Learn Industrial Automation
LinkedInJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Operational Excellence Work-Out and Kaizen Facilitator
LinkedInJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Statistics Foundations: 1
LinkedInJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Ethical Hacking: Enumeration
LinkedInJun, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Introducing Robotic Process Automation
LinkedInJun, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
IT Security Foundations: Network Security
LinkedInMay, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Autodesk Inventor CAM 2020
AutodeskMar, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Ansys Student 2019 R2
AnsysFeb, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Employee Safety Orientation
University of WaterlooFeb, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
IT Security Foundations: Core Concepts
LinkedInFeb, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Workplace Violence Awareness
University of WaterlooFeb, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Machine Shop License
University of WaterlooOct, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Worker Health and Safety Awareness (WHMIS) 2015
University of WaterlooAug, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Autodesk AutoCAD User Certification
AutoCad AutodeskAug, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Solidworks
SolidWorks Authorized Training Centre
Experience
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Waterloo Formula Electric
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Canada
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Electrical Team Member
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Feb 2021 - Present
- Investigated WSB failures using Altium. Solved problems with the firmware using the STM32Cube - Designed and implemented new circuitry for the Battery Management Unit using Altium - BOM management for various boards such as the AMS and VCU boards - Assisted in AMS and TSAL Light Board designs - Investigated WSB failures using Altium. Solved problems with the firmware using the STM32Cube - Designed and implemented new circuitry for the Battery Management Unit using Altium - BOM management for various boards such as the AMS and VCU boards - Assisted in AMS and TSAL Light Board designs
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
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Canada
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Quality Control Automation Engineer
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Apr 2023 - Aug 2023
Automation Innovation Group -Worked at TMMC’s Innovation group working on innovative solutions for complex manufacturing problems - Worked in the commonization of vision system architecture - Analyzed existing flaws through genchi genbutsu (go and see) activities Automation Innovation Group -Worked at TMMC’s Innovation group working on innovative solutions for complex manufacturing problems - Worked in the commonization of vision system architecture - Analyzed existing flaws through genchi genbutsu (go and see) activities
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Toyota Research Institute
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United States
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Research Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Jan 2023 - Mar 2023
Humans. Robots. Harmony Humans. Robots. Harmony
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
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Canada
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineering Analyst - North Assembly
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Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
North Assembly Engineering - Coordinated projects involving the installation and modification of line side equipment, as well as process optimizations for Lexus NX and Toyota RAV4 ,targeted at KPI improvements (Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost) - Using TBP, performed a detailed analysis of the Lexus NX Quarter glass process focusing on gap analysis between ideal and actual conditions, resulting in a 88.2% decrease in quality defects - Designed and implemented an AGV (Auto Guided Vehicle) safety barrier using SolidWorks, that helped save the company ~$XXX,XXX by reducing downtime experienced on the multi-model production line - Managed manufacturing improvements by following the engineering change order and purchase requisition procedures - Improved interpersonal and communication skills by managing projects with several departments in the plant and contractors - Planned and executed Lexus NX and Toyota RAV4 process optimization and production line modifications Show less
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University of Waterloo
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant - Human Centred Robotics Lab
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May 2022 - Jul 2022
- Designed test fixtures and indicators using SolidWorks, AutoCAD and the Arduino MEGA - Assisted the research team in conducting kinematic studies utilizing the REEM-C robot with ROS and Python - Designed test fixtures and indicators using SolidWorks, AutoCAD and the Arduino MEGA - Assisted the research team in conducting kinematic studies utilizing the REEM-C robot with ROS and Python
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Huawei
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China
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Big Data Platform Developer
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Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
- Worked as an assistant engineering intern at the Canadian Research Institute - Distributed Systems and Data engine lab - Led projects that solved complex issues for customers with innovative solutions - Worked as an assistant engineering intern at the Canadian Research Institute - Distributed Systems and Data engine lab - Led projects that solved complex issues for customers with innovative solutions
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University of Waterloo
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
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Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
- Solidified circuit and embedded systems knowledge and skills by developing labs and problem-solving sessions to over 200 mechanical and mechatronics students. Utilized OBS Studio to record the sessions. - Provided detailed feedback to students on lab documentation using Crowdmark and D2L Learn. - Designed a circuit generator that helped the teaching team in reducing problem creation time by ~30%. - Nominated for the “Sanford Fleming Teaching Assistant” Award and was given an outstanding evaluation. Show less
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University of Waterloo Robotics Design Team
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Canada
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechatronics Engineer
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Apr 2020 - Apr 2021
-Updated CAD drawings in the teams master CAD list.-Redesigned the top plate for the racing car by adding a new swap feature for PCBs and embedded system boards.- Worked on the robot's aeroshell testing and the LiDAR system for the robot's perception.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
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Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
-Used SolidWorks to design a new aeroshell design for the team's autonomous racing car.-Conducted several CFD studies for the design on ANSYS CFX, successfully lowering the Reynolds number by 40% for optimizing the laminar flow on the vehicle.-Helped the team in producing CAD files and updated several parts of the HummingBot racing car by using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.-Machined and Laser Cut several parts for the HummingBot racing car.-Generated G-code and M-code for CNC Machining for the parts, using Autodesk Inventor CAM (Rapid Prototyping). Show less
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University of Waterloo Formula Motorsports
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Canada
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Suspension Team Member
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Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
-Helped the team in manufacturing several spacers, plugs, and parts using manual machining tools like the Lathes and Mills. -Helped the team in manufacturing several spacers, plugs, and parts using manual machining tools like the Lathes and Mills.
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Education
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2019 - 2024
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering -
2017 - 2019
Indian School Muscat
High School Diploma, Science(PCM) with Engineering Drawing
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