Work Experience

General Consultant

Freelance

May 2019 - Present

Shortly after graduation I started helping out friends and acquaintances at a level afforded to me by my studies and work-experiences. My first "clients" were people who needed some form of project management/optimization insight which I was able to provide. It was not long after that I started offering an engineering perspective on a wider range of projects.

The majority of my work to date was during the Covid-19 lockdown and it was mostly people interested in adding some engineering value to their creative projects. Notbale clients from this period were a designer who was researching the possiblity of a nightclub in the metaverse, and a writer who wanted to incorporate a sci-fi aspect to her upcoming comic book. Other projects included helping a videogame startup design/develop the infrastructure for their game's multiplayer servers, and collaborating with traders to design and develop several prototypes for a trading AI; I continued to research and develop the Crypto AI for some time after this project conclded.

Architectural Field Student

Ottawa Community Housing Corporation

June 2018 - August 2018

As an architectural field student, I had the opportunity to work on an important project for Ottawa Community Housing (OCH), updating their fire life safety plan. Working closely with a team, I created detailed documents outlining the locations of fire protection and life safety systems, and their serviceability states for over a hundred OCH properties.

Through this experience, I gained valuable skills in project management, team collaboration, and technical documentation. I also had the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of fire safety systems and their crucial role in ensuring the safety of residents in affordable housing communities.

Heritage Research Assistant

Architectural Conservancy of Ontario

June 2017 - August 2017

As a research assistant, I helped explore how the sociopolitical landscape of Toronto is reflected in the architecture of its public schools, with a focus on the impact of changes in the Toronto District School Board administration and evolving theories of educational practice. Through a combination of archival data, expert interviews, and site visits, I gained valuable insights into the complex relationship between educational policy and school design.

Overall, the research I helped with contributes to a deeper understanding of how sociopolitical factors shape the built environment of public institutions, and has the potential to positively impact the education of countless students in the Toronto area.

Student Construction Inspector

MMM Group (now WSP)

January 2016 - April 2016

As a student construction inspector at the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), I had the opportunity to work on several plant expansion and maintenance projects, gaining valuable experience in project management, safety compliance, and communication.

My role involved conducting inspections of construction sites, ensuring that work was completed according to specifications and safety regulations. I also worked closely with project managers and senior construction inspectors, providing regular updates on project progress and any issues that arose.

One of my key accomplishments during my time at TTC was maintaining detailed records of site activities, which I catalogued in the TTC's database. This ensured that all stakeholders had access to up-to-date information about project activities, helping to streamline communication and increase efficiency.

In addition, I liaised with parties relevant to project contracts, demonstrating my ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Peer Help Tutor

UOttawa Students' Union

September 2015 - April 2019

Tutored fellow students in courses like Linear Algebra, Calculus, and C programming for Engineers.