Education
Bachelor of Science, Engineering
Specialization: Mechanical Engineering
University of Alberta: September 2017 – August 2020
Experience
Vice President External, Mechanical Engineering Club
April 2020 – January 2021
- Elected during the Mechanical Engineering Club’s student election.
- Oversee the sports representatives, student year representatives, and social media operations.
- Continually collaborate with external companies to negotiate sponsorships and external funds.
Research Assistant, University of Alberta
September 2019 – April 2020
- Developed a grade 6 curriculum with the goal of educating proper aerodynamic theory in collaboration with the Alberta Aviation Museum.
- Analyzed, presented, and critiqued Academic papers during weekly lab meetings.
Capstone Project
May 2020 – August 2020
- Designed a class 1 medical device for the containment of aerosols within a dental clinic.
- Produced 3D models, designed a noise dampening system to reduce noise below 60dB, analyzed CFD simulations, and formed cost estimates.
- Recognized by professor for best-in-class presentations.
Skills
- Programming and Data Analysis with MATLAB/Simulink, Microsoft Excel, and Java.
- CFD modeling utilizing Ansys software.
- 3D modeling and production of engineering drawings with SolidWorks.
- Captivating presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Efficient report writing with Microsoft Word.
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