Character Summary
- Fast Learner In the past year, I have taught myself web programming (check out my website), the violin, squash, and how to cook decently well.
- Confident Comfortable with working in various work situations, job roles, and with different people.
- Diversified My program is a cross-disciplinary one which delves into mechanical and electrical engineering with a touch of programming: ultimately, a degree in all aspects of control systems and automation.
- Involved I've been president and vice president of our student council at school, captain of my intramural hockey teams, involved with multiple other sports, a part of Toastmasters, and much more over the past year.
Key Skills
- 2D and 3D AutoCAD experience in both school and industry
- Knowledge of PLCs, Assembly, C/C++, SQL and more
- Courses in signal processing, systems models, microprocessors, and real time operating systems
- Embedded software development experience in school work
- Experience with soldering and electrical assembly
- Knowledge of basic statistics
- Basic knowledge of MatLAB and MathCAD
Work Experience
- Network Simulation
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- Enabled the simulation of large optical networks by writing and modifying scripts
- Performed test cases on a suite of network management software
- Student Council President
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- Managed a student council of 15 members
- Controlled a budget of $6000+
- Organized social and sporting events for what was (in the words of the Director of Student Services) "the most active term I've seen in years"
- Rejuvenated an aging basketball net and a pool table without using ANY student council funds
- Technical Engineering
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- Redesigned case packer pick and place head in order to reduce changeover time, maintenance costs, and improve adjustability
- Developed and tested improved case packer suction arm to reduce operator effort, reduce planned maintenance, and improve reliability
- Reservoir Engineering
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- Analyzed wells and identified solutions to low production
- Researched new drilling methods
- Presented research to colleagues
- Attended seminars on oil and gas well drilling
- Quality Assurance Analyst
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- Reported and investigated defects with flagship software product
- Became familiar with operation and installation procedures on various platforms (Unix, Windows, SQL Server, Oracle)
- Suggested improvements in functionality to development team
- Collaborated with QA and development staff to ensure software quality
- Product Test Specialist
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- Designed and implemented features for a database in Microsoft Access to serve as a project management tool for the test department
- Developed strategies for implementation of new features
- Implemented functionality to improve auditing efficiency, project metrics and project administration tasks
- Coordinated development activities with external contractor
- Prepared user documentation
- Assistant Manager
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- Identified and corrected bottlenecks in order to improve speed of service
- Increased revenue by 20% over 2 years and decreased labour cost by 5% by streamlining speed of service, customer service, and cleanliness as a part of a management team
- Improved drive-thru speed of service to the best in Calgary (~10 restaurants) and consistently one of the top 5 in Western Canada by implementing speed of service contests and boosting employee motivation
- Administered WHMIS tests for all employees
- Managed daily cash flow of approximately $4000
Courses
- Hydraulic Fracturing Basics
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- Oil and Gas Well Perforations
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- Guest Service Expertise
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- Restaurant Management
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Volunteer Experience and Community Involvement
- Website Designer and Developer
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- Ensured ease of maintenance by implementing calendar feature
- Implemented multi-user blog
- Enabled administration to track weekly volunteer schedule by implementing schedule feature
- Hockey Referee
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- Ensured safety of 8-14 year old hockey players
- Resolved disputes between coaches and players
- Missions Trip Participant
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- Performed construction work on several churches
- Organized and ran a day camp for children in an orphanage
- Used knowledge of Spanish to communicate with local residents
- Absorbed Mexican culture through Mexican church services and interaction with local residents
- Class Website Designer
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- Designed and built physics class website
- Non-profit coffee shop volunteer
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- Operated non-profit coffee shop as a fundraiser for missions trip to Mexico
Education
- University of Waterloo
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- Relevant Courses
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- Materials
- Mechanics, Dynamics, Statics
- AutoCAD
- Professional Development
- Real Time Systems, Interfacing & Microprocessors, Analog Signal Processing
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- Engineering Entrance Scholarship for outstanding academic performance in High School
- Lord Beaverbrook High School
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- Relevant Courses
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- Advanced Placement Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, English, and Social Studies
Activities
- Lego Robotics Competition
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- Full marks awarded by industry professionals for modular design
- Bridge Building Competition
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- Achieved 2nd Place Province-Wide for Popsicle stick bridge
- Science Olympics
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- "Most Innovative Design" award for edible rocket engine on edible car (KNO3 and sugar)
- Sports
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- ice hockey
- rowing
- Ultimate Frisbee
- running