MY CAREER SO FAR

A quick overview of roles where I designed, built, and delivered real-world engineering solutions.

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UVic – MiNa Lab

Technical Manager

Jan 2024 – Present | Victoria, BC

Lab Engineer supporting industry-sponsored research projects, with primary responsibility for the mechanical design, prototyping, and fabrication of experimental hardware. I led end-to-end development of modular prototype systems, balancing rapid iteration with manufacturability.

The role required coordinating in-house additive manufacturing and outsourced machining, while working closely with researchers and industry partners to translate research requirements into functional, testable systems under tight timelines.

– Led mechanical design and assembly of modular research prototypes for gas sensing and microfluidics applications
– Prioritized design for manufacturability and serviceability to enable rapid iteration and parallel system development
– Coordinated in-house fabrication and external machining to meet delivery and testing schedules
– Supervised and mentored co-op students during CAD development, fabrication, and assembly
– Maintained CAD assemblies, drawings, and documentation to support ongoing research and future iterations

UVic – MiNa Lab

Rapid Prototyper

Jan 2023 – Dec 2023| Victoria, BC

Rapid Prototyper supporting research groups and student teams by designing and fabricating custom mechanical components and assemblies. The role focused on translating early-stage ideas into physical prototypes through CAD, additive manufacturing, and hands-on fabrication, often under short timelines and evolving requirements.

– Designed and fabricated custom prototype components to support research experiments and student projects
– Worked directly with researchers and students to refine concepts into manufacturable designs
– Utilized CAD and in-house rapid prototyping tools to iterate quickly and validate form and function
– Advised on materials, fabrication methods, and design tradeoffs appropriate to early-stage development

Project Start

Founder · Design & Prototyping

Dec 2020 – Present (Contract) | Saanich, BC

Founder of Project Start, a self-directed mechanical design and prototyping business focused on taking ideas from concept through fabrication and small-batch production. I handle the full product lifecycle—including CAD, prototyping, manufacturing, iteration, and customer delivery; using in house tools and external suppliers to validate designs in real world use.

The work emphasizes rapid iteration, design for manufacturability, and clear tradeoffs between aesthetics, cost, and function.

– Designed and manufactured consumer-facing products from concept through small-batch production
– Balanced mechanical design, prototyping, and manufacturing constraints to deliver functional, repeatable parts
– Managed end-to-end execution including CAD, fabrication, documentation, and quality control
– Validated designs through real customer use, incorporating feedback into subsequent iterations

Origen Air Systems LTD.

Mechanical Design Co-op

May 2021 – Apr 2022 | Victoria, BC

Mechanical Engineering Co-op in a startup environment, operating as the mechanical design lead across multiple development cycles. I owned mechanical CAD, design-for-manufacturing decisions, supplier communication, and prototype deployment, supporting the transition from early prototypes to field-tested production units under tight timelines.

– Led mechanical design for multiple prototype systems, owning CAD assemblies, drawings, BOMs, and assembly planning
– Designed for manufacturability across sheet metal, cabinetry, and additive manufacturing, coordinating directly with suppliers to reach production-ready designs
– Supported prototype build, deployment, and feedback collection for multiple field-tested units, incorporating lessons learned into subsequent designs
– Took on leadership responsibilities in a small team environment, including mentoring, documentation, and participation in hiring and interviews