Dave Barratt

- Work with clients to define complex technical and operational challenges and translate them into implementable system architectures and delivery plans. - Lead system integration across robotics, automation, embedded devices, edge computing, cloud platforms, and industrial networks. - Design and deliver solutions involving IIoT, digital twins, mobile robotics, AI-enabled systems, telemetry pipelines, and real-time analytics. - Develop end-to-end architectures spanning physical hardware, firmware, data ingestion, backend services, and visualization layers. - Support AR/VR and XR applications for training, monitoring, simulation, and operational decision support in industrial and enterprise environments. - Act as technical lead on multidisciplinary projects, bridging client requirements with engineering teams to ensure solutions are reliable, scalable, and production-ready.

Rexdale Community Hub’s mission is to provide an accessible, welcoming space with collaborative, integrated services and programs to enrich every aspect of the community’s life.

Empower students to think critically, solve real-world challenges, and build future-ready skills in this immersive 12-week STEAM experience. Designed for curious minds in Grades 6 - 12, this program takes place at the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation (BCTI) and is supported by the Barrett Family Foundation.

- Architect and implement end-to-end robotics and automation platforms spanning embedded hardware, firmware, power and motion systems, networking, mechanical integration, and operational tooling. - Lead technical direction from first principles through production readiness: system architecture, prototyping, validation, manufacturing constraints, and long-term maintainability. - Design platforms intended for repeatable deployment and independent operation by users and partners, emphasizing reliability, serviceability, and deterministic behavior. - Translate complex technical capability into structured, usable systems and products that scale beyond single builds or events. - Own technical standards, documentation, testing strategy, and system integration across the organization.

- Led the design and project management of diverse hardware systems, from variable water valves to advanced underwater robotic 3D nozzles, specializing in products for extreme environments. - Expertise in sealing techniques for IP68 certification, material permeation, UV and corrosion resistance, thermal considerations, and metal compatibility. - Designed and fabricated mechanical components using methods such as CNC, injection molding, vacuum forming, and various 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLS, SLA). - Developed UL-compliant electrical control systems, including UL379 and UL508A rated panels, and pioneered consumer-level electronic prototypes such as LED fixtures and motor controllers. - Coordinated with NEC, UL, and IPC for product certification, optimizing cost and enhancing product flexibility. - Managed hiring, budgeting, development cycles, and training; delivered monthly presentations to executive teams.

Brought new product ideas to reality, specializing in control systems and electro-mechanical systems.

Developed and tested new products.

Created, developed, tested, prototyped and built custom electromechanical devices for clients that included, research institutions, the entertainment/film industry, recreational sports, and consumer products.

- Managed a team of service technicians, overseeing hiring, training, scheduling, and inventory control along with cross-departmental initiatives. - Directed daily operations involving maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair across diverse equipment, including pneumatics, electronics, and animatronics. - Supervised installations and maintenance of critical systems such as ethernet networks, CCTV, metal detection, audio/video systems, and emergency PA systems. - Led the development and integration of PLC retrofits into electro-mechanical gaming systems, and prototyped various animatronic systems, enhancing operational efficiency and innovation.

- Oversaw daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of diverse equipment, including pneumatics, electronics, lighting, water pumps, and animatronics. - Managed the installation and upkeep of ethernet networks, security CCTV, metal detection systems, audio/video systems, and emergency PA systems. - Led the development, installation, and programming of PLC retrofits for electro-mechanical gaming systems, and prototyped various animatronic systems.

Managed daily maintenance and repair operations, overseeing the on-duty crew.

- Executed daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of diverse equipment, including pneumatics, electronics, lighting, water pumps, and animatronics. - Maintained and installed ethernet networks, security CCTV, metal detection systems, audio/video systems, and emergency PA systems.

Performed onsite service and maintenance of high-speed processing equipment. Gained valuable insights into the complex workings of industrial machines, their failure mechanisms, and preventative maintenance strategies.

Performed data entry related to the Canadarm2 on the International Space Station (ISS). Gained substantial knowledge about the engineering industry.