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Experience

Independent Contractor

Dunlap Institute, University of Toronto (Sept. 2015 – Oct. 2015)
Dunlap Institute, University of Toronto (Nov. 2014 – June. 2015)

  • Designed two beam shaping metal sleeves using CST
  • Assembled and tested antenna with new sleeves
  • Built and used an outdoor farfield antenna range
  • Performed noise temperature measurements  in a hot/cold room

Independent Contractor

Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory, NRC(May. 2014 – Aug. 2014)
Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory, NRC (Nov. 2012 – Feb. 2013)

  • Analyzed simulation data to determine the phase performance of an antenna design
  • Performed a phase centre calculation for an antenna design using CST Microwave Studio
  • Contributed to the creation of an academic paper

Research Assistant / Visiting Worker

Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory, NRC (October 2010 – September 2012)

  • Created a complete waveguide antenna design using CST Microwave Studio
  • Analyzed simulation data using Excel, Matlab, and Octave; and plotted the results using R
  • Translated the electrical design into a full prototype design using Solidworks
  • Tested the electrical and far field behaviour of the prototype using a programmable network analyzer and an anechoic chamber

Teaching Assistant

University of British Columbia(Sept. 2009 – Apr. 2010, Sept. 2010 – Dec. 2010)

  • Instructed undergraduate laboratories for Digital Communications, Microwave Engineering, and Electromechanical Devices courses
  • Taught tutorials
  • Marked assignments

Engineering Co-op Student

Eurocan Pulp and Paper Company  (Sept. 2007 – Dec. 2007, May 2008 – Aug. 2008)

  • Designed various small projects using industrial standard parts such as Allen Bradley starters, contractors, relays, switches, and lamps
  • Worked with engineers and technologists to design electrical projects; including motor, motor control, and instrumentation projects
  • Created and modified ed CAD drawings, including loop drawings and motor starter schematics

Project Officer

Public Works and Government Services Canada (Sept. 2005 – Dec. 2005, May 2006 – Aug. 2006)

  • Created and modified CAD drawings
  • Planned and managed small repair projects