Mechanical Engineer |
Simulation Specialist |
Project Lead |
From fluid dynamics to nuclear systems, I thrive where engineering meets complexity.
Summary
Simulation-focused mechanical engineer with 6+ years experience delivering validated design solutions for nuclear, defense, and aerospace clients. Specialized in CFD/FEA, thermal-fluid systems, and CSA N-series compliance. Equally comfortable leading analysis or managing vendors and project deliverables.
Project Engineering Officer - Nuclear
Eclipse Automation (Accenture Industry X)
At Eclipse, I coordinate the development of safety-critical nuclear equipment — interfacing daily with designers, analysts, suppliers, and customers. I also lead internal initiatives to integrate simulation into our engineering lifecycle and ensure compliance with CSA standards.
Current Role 📍
Experience Highlights 💼
Project Engineering Officer - Nuclear
Eclipse Automation (Accenture Industry X)
Managed $20M hot cell procurement, avoiding delays and rework.
Authored technical specs for gloveboxes, hoists, cranes, and shield windows.
Ensured CSA S16, NBCC, and N690 structural compliance.
Led CSA N286.7 V&V governance for Ansys and SolidWorks.
Primary reviewer for seismic, HVAC, and thermal vendor reports.
Engineered crane lifting systems per ASME BTH-1 and B30.20.
Modeled spoil flow and thermal loads for nuclear disposal.
Design Representative for hot cells in CNL FMEA and HAZMAT reviews.
Technical Consultant - CFD
XL Aero
Led 3-engineer team on SkyTrain Columbia Station and Tunnel fire simulations.
Modeled 10+ upset scenarios using FDS and PyroSim.
Ran high-resolution fire cases on AWS EC2 clusters.
Delivered final report with design recommendations to TransLink.
Authored FDS/AWS workflow and trained new simulation analysts.
Project Engineering Officer - Mechanical, Nuclear @ Eclipse Automation
Delivered $20M hot cell systems on time by resolving critical design issues and enforcing nuclear QA.
Technical Consultant - CFD @ XL Aero
Led CFD-based tunnel fire study, informing TransLink’s evacuation and fire response planning.
Mechanical Engineering Team Lead @ XL Aero
Directed flex-fuel microturbine design for remote power, leading a 4-engineer team.
Technical Analyst - High Speed Aerodynamics @ QinetQ Target Systems
Benchmarked CFD solver limits for hypersonic boundary layers using HPC and open-source tools.
Mechanical Engineer - Supersonic Targets @ QinetQ Target Systems
Engineered CHT-driven insights for reliable heat management in next-gen high-speed vehicles.
Propulsion Systems Researcher @ Columbiad Launch Services
Co-patented induction-heated rocket engine; validated concept with thermodynamic and DNS simulations.
Applications Engineer @ Clearpath Inc.
Simulated robotic navigation with SLAM and optimized drivetrain under thermal, cost, and power limits..
Automation Desinger - Mechanical @ ATS Automation
Delivered syringe automation prototype in 4 months; improved reliability and defect detection by 95%.
Mechanical Designer @ Prodomax Automation Ltd.
Optimized robotic welding cells and tooling to reduce costs and improve weld reliability.
Research Assistant @ Canadian Space Agency
Defined lunar system qualification requirements and testing capabilities to support CSA’s Artemis mission planning.
Junior Mechanical Engineer @ Magna Powertrain
Improved manufacturing reliability on spline-formed transmission components.
Masters of Applied Science
Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering
University of Waterloo
Education 🎓
Bachelors of Applied Science
Mechanical Engineering
University of Waterloo
🎓 Credentials
M.A.Sc. in Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering — University of Waterloo
5+ years experience across aerospace, defense, and nuclear sectors
Contributor to CSA/ESA-aligned lunar systems research at the Canadian Space Agency
Fluent in simulation tools: Ansys, STAR‑CCM+, OpenFOAM, SolidWorks Simulation, FDS, and more
🔍 Career Highlights
Led high-fidelity fire and ventilation analysis for an underground train station using FDS
Authored design specs and validated simulation packages for hot cell facilities
Ran hypersonic CHT simulations to support aerospace cooling system R&D
Advised Canadian government on lunar system testing capabilities and infrastructure
Built CFD/FEA V&V governance frameworks for SolidWorks and Ansys under nuclear QA
💼 What I Do
Deliver validated design solutions for highly regulated environments (nuclear, defense, aerospace)
Lead CFD and FEA efforts involving compressible flow, heat transfer, and structural coupling
Author technical specs, verification reports, and QA procedures under CSA N286.7 / N299
Bridge design, simulation, and operations by working cross-functionally across vendors, SMEs, and internal teams
