Philip Tsao

Offering high quality rapid prototyping such as laser cutting, FDM and SLA printing for the local hardware scene in Vancouver, with 1-3 day lead times and exceptional technical advice & expertise. Also providing engineering design and consulting along with manufacturing of niche products for the additive manufacturing industry.

Responsible for the electrical and mechanical design of novel indoor air quality management products and involved in software/firmware design where needed. Project managing the launch of products and working with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure product success.

Worked with a highly skilled team of engineers from different disciplines to provide mechanical and electrical engineering, firmware and hardware development, product design, and R&D to clients in varying industries.

Developed software, electronics and mechanical assemblies for automated liquid handling systems, laboratory processes, custom heating/cooling applications, as well as other medical and life sciences related projects and devices. Gained substantial hands on experience working in a machine shop and designing & fabrication with tools like manual & CNC mills/lathes, waterjet, 3D printing, vacuum forming, powder coating, etc.

Provided mechanical, electrical, and software design for various companies in industries ranging from hydrogen fueling stations to spinal cord research labs. http://www.philiptsao.com

Developed software, electronics, and mechanical designs for cold flow property test instruments in oil and other industries.

Worked with a team of engineers, chemists, and physicists, in order to develop, implement, and commission controls hardware and software for automated target systems which produce radioactive isotopes for medical imaging (Tc-99m) using cyclotrons.

Worked in the Molecular Oncology group at the BC Cancer Research Center. Developed electronics, software, and mechanical assemblies for automated systems which assist in dissolution of radioactive materials, precise dispensing of radioactive isotopes, HPLC sample collection, and other similar tasks. Also worked closely with a team of researchers at TRIUMF for cyclotron related applications.