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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Detail-oriented and thoughtful professional prepared to excel in the field of Materials Engineering.
Materials Engineering:
Use knowledge of strength of materials,structure of materials and failure analysis to assist in the creation of quality products for Black Diamond Inc.
Process Design:
Apply knowledge of materials engineering, materials testing equipment (tensile testing, XRD, SEM, optical microscopy, etc) and data collection to produce the highest possible quality product.
Statistical and Graphical Analysis:
Knowledge of strength and structure of materials applied to tensile testing, fracture surface analysis, wear analysis, and field failure analysis. Utilize materials research experience to confidently produce quality products.
Insight and Feedback:
Utilize real world field experience with Black Diamond Inc. products in order to provide product insight and feedback. Utilize years of climbing experience to test products at the highest level possible (5.14 and V13) in order to provide accurate and useful feedback for product design and development. Utilize years of alpine skiing experience (international racing and coaching) in order to test products and provide insight into their performance and design.
Key Strengths:
Determination and ability to focus to achieve goals. Exacting and methodical analytical research skills with attention to clear communication (written and verbal) and presentations. Proficient at maintaining exceptional rate of productivity, accuracy, and efficiency. Highly organized and detail oriented. Highly accomplished and experienced, elite level rock climber and alpine skier.
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Materials Engineering (B.Sc.Eng)
(Graduate December 2012)
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Cumulative GPA: 3.48
Dean’s List Member
Multiple time scholarship and bursary winner
Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology (B.Sc.Kin) (2005)
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Materials Engineering Senior Design Project: Boride Titanium Coatings
(2011-present)
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Conducted boride powder pack heat treatments on Titanium samples (CP Gr 2) and identified strengthening mechanisms, changes in mechanical behavior and changes in material structure.
Conducted microstructure survey utilizing scanning electron microscopes (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and optical microscopy techniques.
Analyzed mechanical behavior changes via hardness and tensile testing (Instron machines). Surveyed changes in hardness, ductility, UTS, yield strength, mode of failure, etc.
Reported findings to supervisor on a weekly basis. Completed thorough written reports and oral presentations.
Aided in data collection for a paper published in a peer reviewed scientific journal.
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Metallurgical Process Design
(2010-present)
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Metallurgical plant design utilizing thermodynamics, kinetics, economics, and design optimization
Emphasis on process selection, economic evaluation, detailed design of process equipment, sizing, costing, and optimizing processing units.
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Non-Ferrous Alloys: Processing, Structure and Performance
(2012)
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Analyzed t...
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