Experience
Mechanical Engineer
Launchpad Build, California
I specialize in automating AI-powered robotic systems for the manufacturing industry. My work focuses on designing custom grippers capable of handling extremely small, fragile, and geometrically complex parts. I’ve developed adaptable grippers using non-Newtonian fluids and created tweezer-like finger grippers for precise pick-and-place operations.
My expertise extends to leveraging pneumatic systems for vibration-based powder dispensing and gripper functionality. Additionally, I develop and implement strategies to integrate computer vision systems, optimizing their performance to enhance the efficiency and precision.
May 2024 - Present
Content Creator/ Instructor
Connections, Queens University
Designed and implemented a comprehensive Python fundamentals course featuring projects such as creating a personalized virtual assistant and machine learning for computerized letter recognition. Conducted workshops on 3D modeling (CAD) and prosthetic hand design, as well as pioneered an immersive earthquake simulation challenge where participants engineered and tested earthquake-resistant structures on a custom-built shaker table. Additionally, volunteered to instruct a biweekly LEGO League program, catering to underprivileged youth aged 8-12, providing valuable educational experiences at no cost.
April 2021 - August 2022
Financial Officer
The Engineering Society, Queens University
September 2020 - April 2021
Maintained the financial health of ten student teams and funding management and allocation of approximately $250,000.
Engineering Intern
Connections, Queens University
September 2022 - August 2023
Developed a variety of Arduino-based robots, from prosthetic hands to gesture-controlled cars while achieving a 95% customer satisfaction rate.
Created a Python program to automate survey data analysis. Analysis time was reduced from 4 hours to just 2 minutes (99.2% time savings). Additionally, developed another Python program to automate participant grouping, seamlessly integrating with existing management software and eliminating the necessity for manual data entry. Spearheaded the creation of the organization's inaugural space program, securing a $50,000 grant from the Canadian Space Agency with my grant proposal.
Robotics Specialist
Connections, Queens University
Created a free comprehensive satellite program in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and Kingston Robotics Lab for at-risk youth, where participants designed, assembled, and launched satellites.
Trained space program participants about coding, PCB design, embedded systems, Arduino, soldering, root cause analysis, 3D CAD modelling, mechatronic system design, manufacturing and assembly, failsafe procedures, parts selection, and technical writing and documentation. Collected, analyzed, and interpreted satellite data using Python for continuous improvement of future missions.
September 2023 - April 2024
Executive Team/Manager
Queens Space Engineering Team (QSET)
September 2022 - April 2024
Led the design, development, and launch of satellites as both a participant and later as part of the executive team. Voluntarily trained program participants in various technical aspects, including coding, PCB design, mechatronic system design, and more. Managed the entire Space School program, overseeing budget, timelines, safety procedures, and launch logistics. Provided effective mentorship, resulting in a notable team retention increase of over 50% from the previous year.
Personally developed a system to collect crucial payload metrics throughout the launch and later analyzed that data to improve future missions.
Education
April 2024
Certificate in Business
Queen’s University
Smith School of Business
Mechanical Engineering (BASc)
Queen’s University, Kingston
Specialized in robotics and mechatronics.
Robotics: components, constraint analysis, control systems, electric circuits, manipulator dynamics, manipulator kinematics, manipulator statics, microcontrollers, mobility analysis, motion trajectories, rigid body kinematics, sensing and actuation of manipulators, singularities, workspace analysis
Additive manufacturing (AM): design for assembly (DFA), design for manufacturing (DFM), fused deposition modeling (FDM) design, FDM processes, heat transfer analysis for metal prints, industrial applications, laser optic AM processes, laser-based AM processes, macrostructures of metals and polymers, microstructures of metals and polymers, part design, part optimization
Modeling and Simulation: ANSYS, computer aided design (CAD), finite element analysis (FEA), MATLAB, Simulink, SolidEdge, SolidWorks