Toronto, Ontario, Canada
I’m an engineer-in-training with a strong interest in applying technical skills to real-world challenges and innovating, particularly in the aerospace and nuclear industries. I bring several years of experience as a certified youth sailing coach, responsible for maintaining a fleet of boats, enforcing and developing safety protocols, and giving clear, concise commands in high-pressure, ever-evolving environments. These experiences taught me the importance of situational awareness, disciplined procedures, reliable and frequent training, and effective debreifing, all critical in technical fields and industrial settings. I currently serve as Mechanical Lead on The University of Toronto Concrete Toboggan Design Team, where I design and iterate suspension, steering and braking components for reliability and performance. This role has strengthened my engineering abilities and deepened my interest in interconnected systems as these parts integrate with the rest of the Toboggan. I’ve also worked as an Assistant Stage Manager in a university theatre production, where I took part in all production meetings, made clear and effective notes, and helped coordinate a team of stagehands during the shows. The varying environment sharpened my ability to lead, communicate, and solve problems under pressure, such as resolving critical issues like a failed brake during a scene transition of only a few seconds. My goal is to contribute to and learn from cutting-edge engineering projects, ideally those requiring critical thinking, operational discipline and effective learning. Open to connecting with others passionate about engineering, innovation, and solving tough problems.
Ensuring the safety of a group of students of various ages, teaching all of them how to sail while managing their individual challenges. The job required constant situational awareness to ensure safety and problem solving to ensure equipment was in good working order.