Education
University of Toronto September 2013-Present
BASc: Major in Chemical Engineering, Minor in Sustainable Energy Toronto, ON
Widdifield Secondary School September 2008- June 2013
High School Diploma, Extended French Certificate North Bay, ON
· Honour Roll Student
· Recipient of the Presidential Award for educational excellence
· Recipient of the Athlete Scholar award for success in both athletics and academics
Technical Skills
Applications & Operating Systems: Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows, Linux, Mac OS
Software: Matlab, Visual Basic, C, Autocad, Simulink, Aspen Plus
Machinery: Lambda 35 (determines max wavelength), Spectronic 20 (absorbance), Centrifuge, Refractometer, Perkin-Elmer FTR (determines chemical structure)
Relevant Courses: Plant Design, Environmental Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry Lab, Organic Chemistry Lab, Reaction Kinetics, Petroleum Processing
Languages: Fluent in English, Proficient in French, and proficient in Mandarin
Engineering Projects & Experience
Plant Design | University of Toronto 2017
· Designed a plant for the treatment of wastewater from a lube oil plant
· Sketched a process flow diagram detailing the treatment of wastewater
· Drafted a piping and instrumental diagram showing how the process will be controlled for optimal conditions
· Identified possible deviations from ideal conditions, hazardous situations, and places in need of redundant design
· Developed better team skills by taking efficient meetings, working collaboratively to meet deadlines, and communicating effectively
Co-op Project Engineer | Panasonic Eco Solutions 2016-2017
· Drafted Autocad drawings for single line diagrams, permit drawings, solar PV string layouts
· Designed solar PV systems and created a proposal for clients detailing costs of the project, payback period, annual ROI, equipment for the project
· Coordinated with MicroFIT team to monitor progress and procure materials for live projects
· Edited proposal template to meet the changing needs of the clients and marketing team
Client Consultant | Brownfield Site Redevelopment Project | Environmental Chemistry | University of Toronto 2015
· Developed a proposal selecting which Brownfield sites to redevelop to maximize client profit based on contamination factors and land value
· Created a $420,000 budget including labour hours, equipment costs, subcontractors, and cost breakdown
· Broke down proposal into phases with allocation of tasks over a timeline of 11 months
· Project proposal received high praises from clients
Lab Experimentation | Applied Chemistry & Thermodynamics Labs | University of Toronto 2015
· Studied, performed and improved 20+ techniques such as titrations, suction filtration, recrystallization, and infra-red spectroscopy
· Developed 8 different procedures to optimize production and purity of chemical compounds
· Chemically produced 17 different compounds such as aspirin, biodiesel, esters, aromatics, polymers
· Coordinated with a lab partner to conduct 6 experiments and create reports and presentations
· Present procedure and results to fellow students
Client Consultant | Engineering Strategies and Practice | University of Toronto 2014
· Team member of a consultant position for the chair of the Ontario University Fair
· Formulated and proposed a strategy to optimize space at the event by increasing booth size by 20% and reduce impact of crowding from the 150 000 attendees
· Regular meeting with the client to communicate progress
Additional Experience
Research Assistant | Faculty of Kinesiology | University of Toronto 2017-2018
· Compiled a database detailing each member of the faculty’s publications on a year by year basis
· Researched funding opportunities based on a faculty member’s current areas of research
· Assisted with the advertisement and organization of the KPE symposium raising awareness for programs aiding the physically and mentally disabled
· Time management skills were improved as this job had to be juggled with the responsibilities of full-time post-secondary studies
Infinity Aquatics- Lifeguard 2015-2016
· Interacted with guests and directed them to the best tourist destinations in the city
· Oversaw pool maintenance
YMCA – Lifeguard 2012-2015
· Conducted basic pool tests of pH and chlorine level of all pools six times a day
· Met physical standards and completed NLS, Standard First Aid and Instructors certifications yearly
· Taught classes of 4-8 children valuable survival skills in a variety of effective methods
YMCA- Camp Counsellor 2014
· Organized activities for the day campers at the North Bay YMCA
· Settled disputes between fellow campers
Extracurricular and Volunteer Experience
Frosh Leader- September 2014 (University of Toronto)
· Connected with new frosh and made them feel welcomed in a fun environment
Free the Children – September 2012- June 2013 (Widdifield Secondary School)
· Organized several fundraisers such as a fundraiser dinner to meet the goal of raising $5000 to provide a clean water source to an African village
Laurier Woods Boardwalk- 2011
· Built a boardwalk for a local wooded area park
INTERESTS
· Sports (Football, Swimming, Running etc.), Playing the Guitar and Travelling the World