Structural Student, Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd, Toronto, ON
September 2017 – December 2017
Designed concrete building columns using the Concrete Design Handbook – 4th Edition
Desgined mechanical penthouse steel structures using the Handbook of Steel Construction – 11th Edition
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Part-Time), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
May 2017 – July 2017
Used ROS to develop a Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) solution using an Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) for a Husky ground vehicle
Student Research Assistant, Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
January 2017 – April 2017
Programmed MATLAB, Python, and Fortran scripts to assess uncertainty associated with measured data, model parameters and model calculations of a groundwater model
Prepared a research poster on groundwater modelling to be presented at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2017 by a supervisor
Presented a research seminar summarizing four months of results to professors and graduate students
Wrote literature reviews of recent scientific articles in capture zone delineation
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Part-Time), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
September 2016 – December 2016
Reviewed the use of LiDAR and photogrammetry as a means to develop a 3D model of an existing bridge structure by mounting equipment on a flying drone
Tested infrared cameras as a method of detecting delamination in concrete structures
Bridge Designer, WSP/MMM Group Limited, Mississauga, ON
May 2016 – August 2016
Performed mandatory biennial inspections of bridge structures including The Gardiner Expressway, Toronto, ON, as per Ontario Structure Inspection Manual guidelines
Provided assistance analyzing steel bridge components using SAP2000 software and the 2014 Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code
Calculated material quantities for cost estimation of new bridge and bridge rehabilitation construction projects
Implemented quality control/quality assurance procedures as a site inspector for deck replacements for The Gardiner Expressway, Toronto, ON, bridge structure
Building Technology Intern, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Los Angeles, CA
September 2015 – December 2015
Participated in a marine survey of The Queen Mary ocean liner (Hotel) including a project team site investigation and technical report writing
Field tested the structural integrity of wood balcony beams and organized all beam data into a client presentable Excel spreadsheet
Compiled briefing notes for an expert witness deposition regarding a jail construction project
Drew waterproofing details and models using Bluebeam and SketchUp
Reviewed product submittals and shop drawings of various waterproofing systems
Structural Engineering Assistant, Waddell Engineering Limited, Cambridge, ON
May 2014 – August 2014 & January 2015 – April 2015
Created 3D models using RISA technologies for the analysis of new and existing steel structures
Assisted with engineering calculations for selecting building components
Reviewed steel shop drawings and participated in steel beam connection design
Performed routine site inspections for quality control
Designed unique solutions to industrial and commercial construction complications
Drafted details in AutoCAD for engineering design solutions