SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Electrical Engineering
- Fire Investigation – Fire Cause and Point of Origin
- Photovoltaic (Solar) Commissioning (10MW to date)
- Photovoltaic Failure Analysis
- DC to AC Inverter Connection Commissioning
- Building, Property and Construction Electrical Failures
- Building / Electrical Code Compliance Assessment
- Electrical trade practices
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree, Electrical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 2011
Additional Courses
- Investigating Solid Fuel-Burning Appliance Fires, 2012
- X-Ray Worker Training, 2012
- Dale Carnegie Course: Effective Communication & Human Relations, 2012
- Photography Training Seminar, 2012
- Professional Practise Exam, Professional Engineers Ontario (ethics, law and liability), 2012
- Residential Electricity for Fire Investigators, 2012
- FIT and MicroFIT Contract Seminar, 2012
- Lightning and Surge Protection Training, 2012
- Portable Multi-Gas Detector Training, 2012
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training, 2012
- Confined Space and Asbestos Training, 2011
- Investigation of Gas and Electrical Appliance Fires, 2011
- Fall Protection Training, 2011
- Emergency First Aid and CPR, 2011
- Genie Boom Training, 2011
- Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship, 2005
- Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship, 2004
EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND
Giffin Koerth Inc.
Forensic Investigator (EIT)
June 2011 – Present, Toronto, ON
- Electrical engineering matters
- Fire and explosion investigations
- Installations of electrical power and lighting systems
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.
Manufacturing Engineering Student
September 2010 – December 2010, Woodstock, ON
Performed project management and line troubleshooting
Developed numerous line-side improvements
Implementation of ergonomic countermeasures that reduced cycle time and new equipment
The Walter Fedy Partnership
Electrical Designer
September 2009 - December 2009, Kitchener, ON
Performed detailed power system analysis including over current protection study
Surveyed and created detailed drawings for building renovations
Designed energy efficient lighting retrofits and created fire alarm and emergency lighting layouts
Mighton Engineering Inc.
Electrical Building Specialist
September 2008 - April 2009, Kitchener, ON
Performed head electrical design function for a variety of building types
Coordinated electrical design of hotels, apartments, offices and industrial buildings
Designed energy saving building automation systems
Collaborated with electricians on design build contracts
Smith and Andersen Electrical Engineering Inc.
Electrical Engineering Co-op Student
January 2008 - April 2008, North York, ON
Performed site inspections and reviews as an electrical designer
Designed and drafted multifaceted buildings
Reviewed equipment shop drawings, prepared addendums, site instructions and change orders
Managed tenant space upgrades
Stantec Consulting
Electrical Engineering Co-op Student
May 2007 - August 2007, Toronto, ON
Designed and drafted electrical elements of a $200 million courthouse
Circuited electrical and mechanical equipment
Prepared drawings for design, construction and ESA approval
The University of Waterloo
Audio Visual Maintenance Technician
September 2006 - December 2006, Waterloo, ON
Designed and implemented new computerized classroom layouts
Administered training and technical support to faculty and staff
Troubleshooted and repaired audio and video equipment
The Regional Municipality of York
Electrical Design Technician
January 2006 - April 2006, Newmarket, ON
Designed and amended electrical & traffic signal projects
Created and revised designs through AutoCAD
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES / ASSOCIATIONS
- Professional Engineers of Ontario, Engineer in Training (EIT)
- National Association of Fire Investigators
PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Speaking Engagements
- "Working Safely with Photovoltaic (Solar) Power Generation Installations", Cornerstone Hydro Electric Concepts Safety Workshop, 2012
- "An Introduction to Photovoltaic (Solar) Power Generation and Commissioning”, EDA Upper Canada District Metering Technology Conference, May 2012
- "Electrical Safety: Lockout/Tagout Procedure", Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board, 2012
