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EDUCATION
Carnegie Mellon University-Entertainment Technology Center (ETC), Pittsburgh, PA (May 2013)
• Master of Entertainment Technology
University of Western Ontario (UWO), London, Ontario (2011)
• Bachelor of Engineering Science with Distinction, Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
3-D Modeling Design: SolidWorks, Maya, 3ds Max, AutoCad, Revit
Optics: Lenses, Stereoscopic 3D, Light Theory
Machining Skills: Injection Molding, 3D printing, Soldering, machine shop skills
2D Design: Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator
Video Processing: Adobe: Premiere Pro, After Effects
Other Engineering Tools: Matlab, PLC Ladder Logic, Advanced Excel
Language Proficiencies: English (Native) French (Proficient) Spanish (Proficient)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Walt Disney Imagineering, Lake Buena Vista, Florida (Present)
Senior Show Electronic Engineer, Projection & Optics
Special Effects Associate, Technical Programs
The Walt Disney Company Parks and Resorts, Lake Buena Vista, FL (2013)
New Technology Analyst
Pearson Foundation, Pittsburgh, PA (2012 )
Artist/Game Designer
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario ( 2011)
Research Assistant with Engineering Dean Dr. Andrew Hrymak
Ontario Power Generation, Pickering, Ontario (2010 )
Mechanical Nuclear Plant Design Intern
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company: Canada’s Wonderland, Vaughan, Ontario (2008)
Rides Mechanic Summer Co-op
Xenon: Current Project (ETC Silicon Valley) (2012 )
Writer/Filmmaker/3D Artist
Anihccam: Semester 2 Project (ETC) (2012 )
Co-producer/3-D modeler/animator
Building Virtual Worlds (ETC) ( 2011 )
3D Modeler/Producer/Game Designer
Robotics and Manufacturing Automation Term project (UWO 2011 )
Fourth Year Design Project: Spinal Loading Simulator (UWO 2011)
Mechatronics Design Project: Urban Search and Rescue Robot (UWO 2010 )
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
TEA Summit and Thea Awards Scholarship Recipient (2013)
Walt Disney Imagineering’s ImagiNation Design Competition Semi Finalist (2012)
University of Western Ontario National Scholar (2006-2011)
Carnegie Mellon University-Entertainment Technology Center (ETC), Pittsburgh, PA (May 2013)
• Master of Entertainment Technology
University of Western Ontario (UWO), London, Ontario (2011)
• Bachelor of Engineering Science with Distinction, Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
3-D Modeling Design: SolidWorks, Maya, 3ds Max, AutoCad, Revit
Optics: Lenses, Stereoscopic 3D, Light Theory
Machining Skills: Injection Molding, 3D printing, Soldering, machine shop skills
2D Design: Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator
Video Processing: Adobe: Premiere Pro, After Effects
Other Engineering Tools: Matlab, PLC Ladder Logic, Advanced Excel
Language Proficiencies: English (Native) French (Proficient) Spanish (Proficient)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Walt Disney Imagineering, Lake Buena Vista, Florida (Present)
Senior Show Electronic Engineer, Projection & Optics
- Design and develop video projection systems
- Ride attraction projection mapping, Animatronic facial projection
- Specify projector technologies, lens systems, screens, and media hardware requirements
- Design for fabrication of mounting systems
- Produce 3D CAD optical design layouts
- R&D on next generation projection systems
- Coordinated teams for onsite implementation of design
Special Effects Associate, Technical Programs
- Part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for ensuring show quality standards are defined and maintained based on original design intent of Disney attractions
- Design Lead on an animatronic facial projection refurbishment seen by 12 million+ guests annually.
- Based on system requirements specified new projector technologies
- Modeled 3D parts and assemblies in Solidworks for production
- Prototyped parts to verify their function using various processes (3D printing, machined components)
- Coordinated various teams for onsite implementation of design
- Conducted research into new technologies essential for development of future projects
The Walt Disney Company Parks and Resorts, Lake Buena Vista, FL (2013)
New Technology Analyst
- Designed camera enclosures and a pneumatic system for Next Generation Experience media capture
- Modeled and 3D printed prototype concepts for equipment housings using the Makerbot Replicator
- Corrected 3D facial models generated from guest images for a projection mapped, 3D printed merchandising application
Pearson Foundation, Pittsburgh, PA (2012 )
Artist/Game Designer
- Part of an interdisciplinary team rapid prototyping educational games using standard curriculum
- Helped Create game themes/concepts and interactions
- Created the 2D artwork/assets to be used in Game Maker Software
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario ( 2011)
Research Assistant with Engineering Dean Dr. Andrew Hrymak
- Set up and commissioned a Battenfeld Micro Injection Molding Machine for microelectromechanical (MEMS) Parts
- Procured all the necessary parts working alongside the machine shop, purchasing and the distributor.
- Configured the control panel for correct injection use
Ontario Power Generation, Pickering, Ontario (2010 )
Mechanical Nuclear Plant Design Intern
- Part of an interdisciplinary team in the implementation of codes and standards for new design modifications
- Scheduled and recorded employee work tasks
- Organized engineering drawings and documents
- Created technical specification sheets for various plant equipment and components
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company: Canada’s Wonderland, Vaughan, Ontario (2008)
Rides Mechanic Summer Co-op
- Performed daily preventative maintenance on rides
- Assisted in rebuilds and repair of rides and equipment
Xenon: Current Project (ETC Silicon Valley) (2012 )
Writer/Filmmaker/3D Artist
- Working as a team doing visualization of future technologies and their uses, culminating in a short film
- Led brainstorming session and developed a story/script based off these sessions
- Assisted in both live action production and 3D model production
Anihccam: Semester 2 Project (ETC) (2012 )
Co-producer/3-D modeler/animator
- A live-action/animated short film reimagining Italian Futurism presented in Italy
- Responsible for organizing the technical and design pipeline for both animated and live action sequences
- Co-ordinated work tasks and scheduled key milestones for individuals on the team
Building Virtual Worlds (ETC) ( 2011 )
3D Modeler/Producer/Game Designer
- Course based on multi-disciplinary 4-5 person teams creating virtual interactive experiences in a rapid prototyping environment.
- Platform Exposure: Head Mounted Display, Kinect, Unity Mobile
Robotics and Manufacturing Automation Term project (UWO 2011 )
- Designed, constructed and tested an automated facility for assembling tape dispensers
- Gained experience with PLC and creating HMI
- Knowledge in Product Design and Development
Fourth Year Design Project: Spinal Loading Simulator (UWO 2011)
- Worked with a team evaluating and refining a simulator design for laboratory investigations of spine motion
Mechatronics Design Project: Urban Search and Rescue Robot (UWO 2010 )
- Developed and applied fundamental mechanical and electrical principles to design, construct, and test a lightweight, semi-autonomous robot.
- Programmed microcontrollers and used them in circuit integration for robotic motion.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
TEA Summit and Thea Awards Scholarship Recipient (2013)
Walt Disney Imagineering’s ImagiNation Design Competition Semi Finalist (2012)
University of Western Ontario National Scholar (2006-2011)
- EV Buchanan Faculty of Engineering Scholarship
- Dean’s Honor List: Bachelor of Engineering Science
- City of London Queen Elizabeth Scholarship
- ACM Siggraph member/Student Volunteer
- WEBots: Western Engineering Robotics club
- Concrete Toboggan Team
- 180km RONA MS Bike Tour
