Steve T.

Served as a full-stack developer on the engineering team for critical web applications, collaborating extensively with UI/UX designers, engineering, and business. Conducted in-depth research and implementation of innovative solutions to enhance user interface functionality, optimize system performance, and ensure robust backend data processing with senior engineering colleagues. • Developed reusable Material Style Sheets and SCSS for web interfaces. • Designed UI state graphical widgets for enhanced user interaction. • Applied universal CS patterns for efficient code refactoring. • Optimized front-end performance and modularized code components. • Collaborated with Figma designers on high-fidelity design implementation. • Automated data fetching from Polar devices, sanitizing and storing it in SQL databases. • Engineered a recursive system for data batching into CSV files. • Led the integration and management of Polar Device data. • Modularized and optimized the ACL policy system for enhanced security and efficiency. • Implemented a new user-type authentication system, adding a layer of tailored security.

Fulfilled all the responsibilities of the primary contact engineer for the sour water concentrator. Thoroughly researched potential solutions to unit issues, environmental impact, and maintenance cost reduction with senior engineers. •Daily Unit Monitoring - Routinely monitored and reported trends on a daily basis to continually update Operators and Business Team with abnormal unit trends and coordinate resolutions. •PI Trend Interpretation - Identified potential long-term unit degradation through long-term analysis of historical PI Autograph trends. •Cross-Industry Application of Knowledge - Used knowledge of waste-water treatment and process experience to explain heat-exchange fouling, emulsions, and polymerization mechanisms. •Process Improvement - Recommended potential industrial waste-water treatment strategies to destabilize emulsions to improve oil recovery.

Oversaw project management and finance on behalf of the 3 plant managers. Managed CapEx for the replacement of legacy equipment. Developed new 5S-oriented control room. •Project Management - Oversaw costing, sourcing, feasibility analysis, and implementation of $750,000 worth of process optimization projects. •Financial Management - Verified cost saving NPV calculations and project cost calculations to ensure profitability of projects and project management. •Consultation of Local Experts - Facilitated the collaboration of operators, plant managers, project managers, and business managers in key decision making in order to ensure all members were aligned with business objectives without compromising practicality. •Objective Statistical Quality Control - Performed statistical sampling an analysis of molasses application to determine the significance of quality variations. •AutoCAD Office Layouts - Created new office and control room layouts on CAD for proposed office expansions based on 5S principals and meaningful consultation with stakeholders.

Work with floor staff, supervisors, maintenance, and plant manager to implement 5S storage techniques and work flow modifications. •Create statistical trackers for product yield and waste tracking. •Liberated 74 square meters by redefining storage discipline. •Positively encouraged floor staff to adopt new housekeeping rules. •Created Tailored excel sheets for co-op business uses.

Provided after hours assistance to first year students for GENE123 (Electrical Engineering). Created programs to develop transferrable creative problem solving skills. •Coached students new studying skills during office hours and group help sessions. •Encouraged positive mindset and perspective during one of the most stressful engineering terms. •Assisted with assignment grading. •Proctored exams.

Applied 5S and Lean Manufacturing Philosophy iteratively automate distribution system covering 50+ sites across Eastern Canada. Implemented infrastructure for highly aggressive business goals in the highly competitive E-commerce market. •Integrating Tools and Workflow - Planned and tested integration of more efficient distribution tools, 5S philosophy, GMP's, and tailored work algorithms to increase standard picking/packing speed by 11% on average according to time studies. •Pilot line scale-up - Planned and costed conveyor/storage layouts, work stations, staffing, tools, waste disposal, and item-tracking integration for a $200,000 automatic sorting line. New systems improved packing speeds up to 200% to 300%. •Learning by example - Used inspirations from successful industry leaders such as Amazon and Toyota in order to develop process ideas specifically tailored for TSC-style operations. •Meaningful Consultation - Employed the expertise of experienced TSC staff and managers in process changes in order to establish a sense of ownership.

Cooked, sorted, and packaged edibles on both Raw and edible sides of the plant. Developed first-hand experiences regarding equipment maintenance, execution of management strategies, communication strategies, staff planning. Assistant Continuous Improvement Training •Enhanced company productivity and security through a series of plant improvement projects. •Leadership training - Engaged in leadership positions to coordinate improvement projects. •5S training - Managed the initial research and pilot implementation of a 5S program •Safety Project - Revise Ammonia Safety Plan with the regards to zones of effect and ammonia spread around occupied spaces. •Waste management project - Assisted with identification and documentation of waste sources. Proposed cost-effective solutions where appropriate.